Poisoning / Ingestions
Poisoning/Ingestions: Keep medicines, cannabis edibles, cleaners, and other toxic substances locked up and out of child’s reach. Ensure safe storage and disposal of button batteries. Use of ipecac is contraindicated in children. Install carbon monoxide detectors. Button batteries (CPS) Cannabis (CPS) 1-844-POISON-X (1-844-764-7669) Poison Centres and Clinical Toxicology Poison prevention (Parachute)
Parent Resources
Government of Canada
Food Safety for Pregnant Women - Health Canada – It’s Your Health
Caring For Kids - Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS)
Food Safety at Home - Canadian Paediatric Society – Caring for Kids
Keep your young child safe around the house - Canadian Paediatric Society – Caring for Kids
About Kids Health - The Hospital for Sick Children
Food Poisoning: Protecting Your Family - The Hospital for Sick Children – AboutKidsHealth
Poison Information Centers in Canada - The Hospital for Sick Children – AboutKidsHealth
Poison-Proof Your Home: A Guide to Keeping Your Family Safe From Poisons - The Hospital for Sick Children – AboutKidsHealth
Lead Poisoning - The Hospital for Sick Children – AboutKidsHealth
Parachute Canada
Poisoning - Parachute Canada
Poisoning - Parachute Canada