Category Archives: Keeping Your Baby Safe
The pool is NOT a toilet! Tips for staying safe this summer!
Summer is finally here! Time for some fun in the sun and a splash in the swimming pool. But as the saying goes, it’s all fun and games until someone poops in the pool. While this may sound funny, pool … Continue reading
Burns: Painful and Preventable
Before shifting my focus to becoming a Public Health Nurse, I had the privilege of working as a pediatric nurse in children’s hospitals in Toronto and London, Ontario. What I enjoyed most about working in a hospital setting was being in the children’s … Continue reading
Water babies: Making your first trip to the pool a success
It brings a smile to my face whenever I hear the “motorboat, motorboat, go so fast” song, because it takes me right back to my years as a swim teacher. I have always loved watching the “water magic” happen between parent and babe. If you’ve had … Continue reading
A trip to the playground turned out to not be the “break” I was hoping for!
One day several years ago now, this frazzled mom headed to a local playground with my two-year-old and 3-month-old in tow to let my toddler burn off some energy. I was feeling like Zombie-Mom, existing on just a few hours of sleep most … Continue reading
Why babies and toddlers should stay in a rear-facing car seat as long as possible
I remember a number of years ago (okay, full confession – about 18 years ago) when I couldn’t wait to move my baby out of her infant-only car seat and into her new forward-facing car seat. I was anxious to … Continue reading
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