Children and teens should NEVER use indoor tanning equipment.
There is no such thing as a safe tan, whether indoors or outdoors. All tans can cause skin damage that can lead to skin cancer. Read more.
Safety on the slopes
Helmets have been proven to save lives. Yet many Canadians still ski and snowboard without them. Learn why your entire family should wear proper protective gear before hitting the slopes.
Join the Caring for Kids Parent Community
Would you like to help us improve Caring for Kids? We’re looking for volunteers to help ensure that Caring for Kids meets the needs of parents and caregivers. Find out how you can participate.
Preparing for Baby
Attachment: A connection for life
Your New Baby
Playtime with your baby
Your Growing Child
How do I check for head lice?
Teens and tweens
Social media and your teen.
Using over-the-counter drugs to treat cold symptoms
Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are sold in pharmacies and other stores without a doctor’s prescription. But just because they are easy to get doesn’t mean that they always work, or that they are safe. Do not give cough and cold medications to babies and children under 6 years old without first talking to your doctor.
Pain-free injections
Tips from About Kids Health for parents and children on making vaccinations as easy and pain-free as possible.
Product recalls and health warnings affecting children
Stay up-to-date on the most recent product recalls and health warnings affecting children and remember to report any problems with toys to your local Health Canada Product Safety Office.
