Category Archives: Keeping Your Baby Safe

Edible Cannabis: how to protect your kids from unintentional poisoning

Posted on October 17, 2019 by

I’ll never forget the feeling of panic when I saw my 3 year-old holding a bottle of household cleaner. I left a cupboard door unlocked in the bathroom as I went to answer my phone. Fortunately, he only looked at … Continue reading →

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5 essential tips for your child’s first dental visit

Posted on April 2, 2019 by

When I took my son to the dentist for the first time, he was about three years old. It was a disaster! And this was a child who was normally happy, agreeable, social, and who listened to reason! He did … Continue reading →

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You are never too old to choke!

Posted on October 23, 2017 by

Have you ever choked on something? Have you ever had to perform abdominal thrusts (also known as the Heimlich maneuver) on someone or have it done to you? It doesn’t matter how old you are – anyone can choke! With … Continue reading →

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Help my little one is sick! Do I need to call the doctor?

Posted on August 8, 2017 by

It can be tricky at times to know what was going on with our baby or toddler when they are not feeling well. When my kids were little, it felt like a mystery to me. Were they teething? Was it … Continue reading →

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7 tips for when your baby hates their car seat

Posted on April 13, 2017 by

My son hated car rides as a baby. For a while there, I was seriously questioning my wisdom in going out with him and my toddler ever. I know of parents who simply stopped car rides with their baby, and … Continue reading →

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