Give Your Child a Safe Start (PDF 2.4MB)
View, download and print the Give Your Child a Safe Start booklet. For young children, most injuries happen in the home.Video #1: Safe Start - Introduction
For young children, most injuries happen in the home. You can prevent injuries by taking a few simple steps.Video #2: Preventing Falls
Falls are the most common cause of injury to babies and children. Find out ways to keep your children safe from falls.Video #3: Burns and Scalds
Burns are the second leading cause of injury to children under 5 years of age. Watch this video to find out ways to keep your young one safe.
Give Your Child a Safe Start
Every year the Children’s Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre treats thousands of injured children. Give Your Child a Safe Start (PDF 2.4MB) wants to help you keep your children healthy and safe.
Video #4: Poisoning
Nearly half of all poisonings occur in children younger than 6 years of age and most of these poisonings happen in the home. Find out ways to keep your children safe from poisoning.Video #5: Choking
There are lots of hazards in the home that put children at risk for choking. Find out which items should be kept out of reach.Video #6: Safety in the Car
Car crashes are the leading cause of death and serious injury to children in Canada. Find out ways to keep your children safe on each and every ride.Video #7: Product Safety
Did you know? Each and every day children are injured from products. Find out how to keep up to date on which products are safe for your children.Video #8: Water Safety
Drowning is the second leading cause of death for children aged 1-14 years of age. Find out ways to keep your children safe when they are in, on or around water.Video #9: Safe Sleeping
Creating a safe environment for baby to sleep can reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Find out ways to provide your child with a safe sleep environment.Video #10: Conclusion
A final message for parents and caregivers from the Associate Medical Director of Pediatric Trauma at London Health Sciences Centre, Dr. Neil Merritt.
Date of creation: January 14, 2014
Last modified on: February 29, 2016
Last modified on: February 29, 2016
Resources
- Give Your Child a Safe Start Facilitator’s Guide (PDF 1.3MB)
- Give Your Child A Safe Start Booklet - English (PDF 2.4MB)
- Give Your Child A Safe Start Booklet - French (PDF 2.6MB)
- Give Your Child A Safe Start Booklet - Mandarin (PDF 6.8MB)
- Give Your Child A Safe Start Booklet - Arabic (PDF 6.7MB)
- Give Your Child A Safe Start Booklet - Spanish (PDF 6.7MB)