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Fall and Winter Safety: Common Questions About Babies and Toddlers
Practical answers to cold-weather parenting questions, from car-seat layers and outdoor temperatures to heaters, sick-day supplies and winter travel.
Baby’s First Halloween: Costumes, Candy and Trick-or-Treating
Planning Halloween with a baby or toddler? Find practical answers about costumes, car seats, candy, food allergies and keeping trick-or-treating comfortable for your family.
Unexpected Choking Hazards Parents Often Overlook (And How to Spot Them)
Small objects are not the only choking hazards hiding around our homes. Learn how broken crayons, loose toy parts, balloons, button batteries, magnets, water beads and other everyday items can become dangerous, plus practical ways to spot and reduce the risk.
Anchoring Furniture: How to Prevent Furniture and TV Tip-Overs
Furniture and television tip-overs can happen when children climb, pull on drawers or reach for objects. Learn what to anchor, how to reduce hidden hazards and how to keep your home safety plan updated as your child grows.
Keeping Kids Cool In The Car This Summer: Simple Tips & Safe Cooling Tools for Families
Hot cars can heat up quickly, even on mild days. We’re sharing simple, everyday ways we can keep our kids cooler in the car—plus safe tools and small habits that can make a big difference all summer long.
Bug Repellent for Babies & Toddlers: What Health Canada Recommends and What You Can Choose
Wondering which bug spray is safe for babies and toddlers? Learn what Health Canada recommends by age, how DEET and icaridin compare, what to know about natural repellents, and how to apply insect repellent safely.
Learning Tower Safety: Why They’re Great, What to Look For, and How We Can Use Them Safely
Learning towers can turn everyday kitchen moments into connection and confidence-building experiences. In this guide, we walk through how to choose a safe tower, what to watch for, and how to support your child at every stage—so we can feel confident using them together.
The 5 Most Common Ways Kids Get Injured in Summer (and How We Can Help Prevent Them)
Summer brings more time outside—and with it, more chances for injuries. From trampolines to bikes to open windows, we’re breaking down the most common summertime injuries in Canada and simple, practical ways we can help keep our kids safer while still enjoying all the fun.
Every Day Safety Starts Here: Why We Trust Safety 1st
At Bump + Baby Matters, we teach caregivers how to prevent common home injuries before they happen. That’s why partnering with Safety 1st felt like a natural fit — their products support the same everyday prevention we talk about in our safety education.
Fireplace and Heater Safety for Babies and Toddlers
From fireplace barriers to space heater placement, learn practical ways to reduce burn risks for babies and toddlers, plus what to do if a burn happens.
Backyard & Driveway Safety Tips for Kids | Summer Safety Canada
Long summer days mean more time outside—but they also come with new safety considerations. From driveways to BBQs, this guide shares calm, practical ways to make your outdoor space safer for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers—without the overwhelm.