Safety
  • 4-007: Child and Youth Injury in Saskatchewan, 2004-2013

    Child and Youth Injury in Saskatchewan 2004-2013

    Report, 2017


    Child and Youth Injury in Saskatchewan 2004-2013  serves as an update to the Child and Youth Injury in Saskatchewan 1995-1999  report completed by the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute in 2002. The current report examines injury-related deaths and hospitalizations of Saskatchewan children and youth less than 20 years of age during the 10 year period of 2004 to 2013. Injury-related deaths and hospitalizations are examined overall, followed by a more detailed analysis of the ten most common causes of injury-related hospitalizations, including both intentional and unintentional injuries. The ten most common causes discussed in this report are falls, sports, intentional self-harm, assault, poisoning, motor vehicle occupant, cycling, all-terrain vehicle, and fire and burns.

    Report, 2017


    Child and Youth Injury in Saskatchewan 2004-2013  serves as an update to the Child and Youth Injury in Saskatchewan 1995-1999  report completed by the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute in 2002. The current report examines injury-related deaths and hospitalizations of Saskatchewan children and youth less than 20 years of age during the 10 year period of 2004 to 2013. Injury-related deaths and hospitalizations are examined overall, followed by a more detailed analysis of the ten most common causes of injury-related hospitalizations, including both intentional and unintentional injuries. The ten most common causes discussed in this report are falls, sports, intentional self-harm, assault, poisoning, motor vehicle occupant, cycling, all-terrain vehicle, and fire and burns.



    SKU: 4-007
  • 4-008: The Child Injury Prevention Programming and Action Guide provides information about the importance of injury prevention, why children are more at risk of injury, and how to develop and implement an injury prevention strategy. This resource was developed for community-based programs to use in their work with families to prevent child injury, but it will be of interest to anyone who works with caregivers and children. Adapted with permission from Parachute Canada’s Introduction to Child Injury Prevention (ICIP) online resource.

    Child Injury Prevention Programming and Action Guide

    Guide and Manual, 2017


    The Child Injury Prevention Programming and Action Guide provides information about the importance of injury prevention, why children are more at risk of injury, and how to develop and implement an injury prevention strategy. This resource was developed for community-based programs to use in their work with families to prevent child injury, but it will be of interest to anyone who works with caregivers and children. Adapted with permission from Parachute Canada’s Introduction to Child Injury Prevention (ICIP) online resource.

    Guide and Manual, 2017


    The Child Injury Prevention Programming and Action Guide provides information about the importance of injury prevention, why children are more at risk of injury, and how to develop and implement an injury prevention strategy. This resource was developed for community-based programs to use in their work with families to prevent child injury, but it will be of interest to anyone who works with caregivers and children. Adapted with permission from Parachute Canada’s Introduction to Child Injury Prevention (ICIP) online resource.



    SKU: 4-008
  • 4-005: Protecting the Brain Fact Sheet

    Protecting the Brain

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2019


    The brain enables us to do everything that we do – breathe, walk, plan for our futures, and makes us who we are as individuals. It is important to understand how the brain works so we can protect it as best as possible.

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2019


    The brain enables us to do everything that we do – breathe, walk, plan for our futures, and makes us who we are as individuals. It is important to understand how the brain works so we can protect it as best as possible.



    SKU: 4-005
  • 4-023: Home Safety Tips: Birth to 1 Year

    Home Safety Tips: Birth to 1 Year

    Booklet, Revised 2022


    All children depend on the adults around them to provide safe, healthy environments to learn, grow, and develop new skills. This booklet will support caregivers in preparing for each stage of child development, to better predict and prevent injuries to children from birth to 1 year of age.
    Safety tips are included on the following topics: safe sleep, coping with crying, burns, scalds, drowning, falls, choking, and car seats.

    Booklet, Revised 2022


    All children depend on the adults around them to provide safe, healthy environments to learn, grow, and develop new skills. This booklet will support caregivers in preparing for each stage of child development, to better predict and prevent injuries to children from birth to 1 year of age.
    Safety tips are included on the following topics: safe sleep, coping with crying, burns, scalds, drowning, falls, choking, and car seats.

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    SKU: 4-023
  • Elijah’s Story

    Elijah’s Story

    Video, 2000


    Elijah’s Story is the true story of a 16-month-old baby boy who was shaken to death by his biological father. The film follows the young family from the birth of Elijah to the 911 emergency call and sentencing hearing. Testimonies are given by Elijah’s mom and grandparents, as well as by the doctor, detective, and judge in the case. Elijah’s mom shares her emotions as she tries to go on, and Elijah’s dad speaks out from prison, encouraging others to learn from his mistakes.

    Video, 2000


    Elijah’s Story is the true story of a 16-month-old baby boy who was shaken to death by his biological father. The film follows the young family from the birth of Elijah to the 911 emergency call and sentencing hearing. Testimonies are given by Elijah’s mom and grandparents, as well as by the doctor, detective, and judge in the case. Elijah’s mom shares her emotions as she tries to go on, and Elijah’s dad speaks out from prison, encouraging others to learn from his mistakes.

    SKU: 4-V-402
  • 4-110: Cannabis and Children Poster

    Cannabis and Children Poster

    Poster, 2022


    This poster raises awareness of the importance of safe storage of cannabis products to protect children from poisoning.

    Poster, 2022


    This poster raises awareness of the importance of safe storage of cannabis products to protect children from poisoning.

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    SKU: 4-110
  • Million Messages: Birth to 6 Months

    Million Messages: Birth to 6 Months

    Information Card, 2012


    The Million Messages program is the development of a comprehensive plan to standardize messages given to parents about injury by public or community health nurses. Each of these messages is simple, consistent, routine, and targets an issue that affects children at specific stages in their growth and development. The messages are developed for visits during the prenatal, newborn, two months, four months, six months, twelve months, eighteen months, and preschool periods. This program was developed by Capital Health in Alberta.

    Information Card, 2012


    The Million Messages program is the development of a comprehensive plan to standardize messages given to parents about injury by public or community health nurses. Each of these messages is simple, consistent, routine, and targets an issue that affects children at specific stages in their growth and development. The messages are developed for visits during the prenatal, newborn, two months, four months, six months, twelve months, eighteen months, and preschool periods. This program was developed by Capital Health in Alberta.



    SKU: 4-352
  • Million Messages: Key Messages Table

    Million Messages: Key Messages Table

    Information Sheet, 2012


    The Million Messages program is the development of a comprehensive plan to standardize messages given to parents about injury by public or community health nurses. Each of these messages is simple, consistent, routine, and targets an issue that affects children at specific stages in their growth and development. The messages are developed for visits during the prenatal, newborn, two months, four months, six months, twelve months, eighteen months, and preschool periods. This program was developed by Capital Health in Alberta.

    Information Sheet, 2012


    The Million Messages program is the development of a comprehensive plan to standardize messages given to parents about injury by public or community health nurses. Each of these messages is simple, consistent, routine, and targets an issue that affects children at specific stages in their growth and development. The messages are developed for visits during the prenatal, newborn, two months, four months, six months, twelve months, eighteen months, and preschool periods. This program was developed by Capital Health in Alberta.



    SKU: 4-350
  • 4-002: Button Battery Safety

    Button Battery Safety

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2021


    This fact sheet provides information about what button batteries are, how they can be harmful to the health of children, safety tips, and what to do if a child swallows a button battery.

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2021


    This fact sheet provides information about what button batteries are, how they can be harmful to the health of children, safety tips, and what to do if a child swallows a button battery.



    SKU: 4-002
  • 4-405: Fire and Burn-Related Hospitalizations Summary

    Fire and Burn-Related Hospitalizations Summary

    Fact Sheet, 2018


    This summary provides information about fire and burn-related hospitalizations for Saskatchewan children under the age of 10, between 2004 and 2013. Information about how to prevent fire and burn-related injuries in children is also provided.

    Fact Sheet, 2018


    This summary provides information about fire and burn-related hospitalizations for Saskatchewan children under the age of 10, between 2004 and 2013. Information about how to prevent fire and burn-related injuries in children is also provided.



    SKU: 4-405
  • 4-902: When Your Baby Can’t Stop Crying

    When Your Baby Can’t Stop Crying

    Brochure, Revised 2019


    Although infant crying is normal, it can be very frustrating for caregivers. This brochure identifies strategies for dealing with a crying infant, as well as strategies for handling caregivers’ frustration. Ideal for use with all caregivers. For information aimed at professionals and service providers, see Abusive Head Trauma (Shaken Baby Syndrome) (resource 4-900).

    Brochure, Revised 2019


    Although infant crying is normal, it can be very frustrating for caregivers. This brochure identifies strategies for dealing with a crying infant, as well as strategies for handling caregivers’ frustration. Ideal for use with all caregivers. For information aimed at professionals and service providers, see Abusive Head Trauma (Shaken Baby Syndrome) (resource 4-900).

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    SKU: 4-902
  • I’m Growing up Safely – Growth Chart

    I’m Growing up Safely – Growth Chart

    Poster, Revised 2011


    This resource provides home safety information for parents and caregivers in the form of a children’s growth chart. The growth chart reaches a maximum height of 90 cm (36 inches or 3 feet) and is intended for children between birth and 2 years of age.

    Poster, Revised 2011


    This resource provides home safety information for parents and caregivers in the form of a children’s growth chart. The growth chart reaches a maximum height of 90 cm (36 inches or 3 feet) and is intended for children between birth and 2 years of age.

    SKU: 4-012
  • Million Messages: 12 to 18 Months

    Million Messages: 12 to 18 Months

    Information Card, 2012


    The Million Messages program is the development of a comprehensive plan to standardize messages given to parents about injury by public or community health nurses. Each of these messages is simple, consistent, routine, and targets an issue that affects children at specific stages in their growth and development. The messages are developed for visits during the prenatal, newborn, two months, four months, six months, twelve months, eighteen months, and preschool periods. This program was developed by Capital Health in Alberta.

    Information Card, 2012


    The Million Messages program is the development of a comprehensive plan to standardize messages given to parents about injury by public or community health nurses. Each of these messages is simple, consistent, routine, and targets an issue that affects children at specific stages in their growth and development. The messages are developed for visits during the prenatal, newborn, two months, four months, six months, twelve months, eighteen months, and preschool periods. This program was developed by Capital Health in Alberta.



    SKU: 4-354
  • 4-224: Ready to Ride Booklet

    Ready to Ride?

    Booklet, Revised 2021


    Children (ages 5-12), their caregivers, and educators can find out how to stay safe while biking. This booklet answers the following questions: why bike safety is important, what should I wear when I ride my bike, why should I wear a bike helmet, what’s the right bike for me, and what road rules should I know?

    Booklet, Revised 2021


    Children (ages 5-12), their caregivers, and educators can find out how to stay safe while biking. This booklet answers the following questions: why bike safety is important, what should I wear when I ride my bike, why should I wear a bike helmet, what’s the right bike for me, and what road rules should I know?



    SKU: 4-224
  • 4-403: Sport-Related Hospitalizations Summary

    Sport-Related Hospitalizations Summary

    Fact Sheet, 2018


    This summary provides information about sport-related hospitalizations for Saskatchewan children under the age of 20, between 2004 and 2013. Information about how to prevent sport-related injuries in children is also provided.

    Fact Sheet, 2018


    This summary provides information about sport-related hospitalizations for Saskatchewan children under the age of 20, between 2004 and 2013. Information about how to prevent sport-related injuries in children is also provided.



    SKU: 4-403