Children's health and safety

Healthy, safe and happy

As a parent, your child's health and safety is always top priority. But there are so many aspects of children's health and safety to consider - and with so much information out there, it's easy to get confused.

We created this site to help you find facts you can trust on a range of topics related to children's health and safety. Take a look around, you'll be surprised at how much you learn.

Did You Know...

Sometimes, unsafe food and toys find their way onto store shelves. Check theCanadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Food Recall Report List for information about the most recent food recalls in Canada, and Health Canada's Consumer Product Recall website for information about recalls on toys and other products.

Did You Know...

Combined with a healthy diet, regular physical activity during childhood can reduce the risk of more than 25 chronic conditions later in life, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes and osteoporosis.

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