Category Archives: Keeping Your Baby Safe
“No smoking” near playgrounds, sports fields and pools – thanks to changes in Smoke-Free Ontario Act
Now that spring has arrived, many of us are once again enjoying or making plans to enjoy the outdoors, but sometimes taking your kids out to enjoy some important physical activity like playing soccer, baseball or even a swim at … Continue reading
Introducing solid foods: Allergies/Safety myths vs. facts
Recently, experts from Health Canada, the Canadian Paediatric Society, Dietitians of Canada, and the Breastfeeding Committee for Canada released new evidence-based guidelines about starting your baby on solids. A few weeks ago I blogged about “Introducing solids to your baby: myths vs. facts” … Continue reading
Introducing solids to your baby: myths vs. facts
Looking back, I remember feeling so excited about introducing complementary solid foods to my babies. For me, it represented a celebration of growth, a time of bonding, and messy adventures! How I miss those picture-perfect moments of upside down spaghetti … Continue reading
Accidental poisoning – A parent’s worst nightmare
“It only took a split second.” These were the words of a friend who shared with me a story that still haunts her today. Her 18-month-old daughter had accidentally taken her husband’s heart medication. Even though the pills were properly … Continue reading
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda and Measles
With all the snow outside, I find myself thinking back to my childhood and some of the ways I would keep myself busy if it was too cold to play outside. I remember reading the book Matilda and watching Charlie … Continue reading
Andrea Scott RN
Carolyn Wilkie, RN
Cynthia Lindsay RN
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Nicole O'Donnell, RN
Sarah Flynn RN
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