Safety
  • 4-900: Abusive Head Trauma (Shaken Baby Syndrome)

    Abusive Head Trauma (Shaken Baby Syndrome)

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2019


    Explains what abusive head trauma is, including how and why it happens, the long-term effects, and how it can be prevented. Aimed at health professionals and service providers who work with families. For information aimed at caregivers, see When Your Baby Can’t Stop Crying (resource 4-902).

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2019


    Explains what abusive head trauma is, including how and why it happens, the long-term effects, and how it can be prevented. Aimed at health professionals and service providers who work with families. For information aimed at caregivers, see When Your Baby Can’t Stop Crying (resource 4-902).



    SKU: 4-900
  • 4-009: Child and Youth Injury in Saskatchewan 2004-2013 Summary

    Child and Youth Injury in Saskatchewan 2004-2013 Summary

    Report, 2017


    This summary is based on the report, “Child and Youth Injury in Saskatchewan 2004-2013” (resource 4-007). It provides information about injury-related deaths and hospitalizations of Saskatchewan children and youth, including the top causes of injury-related hospitalizations and types of injuries.

    Report, 2017


    This summary is based on the report, “Child and Youth Injury in Saskatchewan 2004-2013” (resource 4-007). It provides information about injury-related deaths and hospitalizations of Saskatchewan children and youth, including the top causes of injury-related hospitalizations and types of injuries.



    SKU: 4-009
  • 4-905: Poison Prevention Magnet

    Poison Prevention Magnet

    Information Card, 2023


    This refrigerator magnet provides a reminder of Canada’s national toll-free poison centre number, 1-844-POISON-X or 1-844-764-7669.

    Information Card, 2023


    This refrigerator magnet provides a reminder of Canada’s national toll-free poison centre number, 1-844-POISON-X or 1-844-764-7669.

    SKU: 4-905
  • 4-010: Child Injury Prevention Demonstration Activities

    Child Injury Prevention Demonstration Activities

    Guide, 2020


    This activity guide was developed for community leaders, educators, and other professionals to use in their work with families to help prevent child injury. The ten hands-on activities included in this guide demonstrate the risk to children and youth from common causes of injury. The causes of injury addressed in the guide include burns, choking, poisoning, scalds, traumatic brain injury, cycling-related injury, drowning, and motor-vehicle injury. Each activity includes a list of the materials, the process, discussion points, and safety tips. Additional materials such as fact sheets, images, and videos are also listed for each activity.

    Guide, 2020


    This activity guide was developed for community leaders, educators, and other professionals to use in their work with families to help prevent child injury. The ten hands-on activities included in this guide demonstrate the risk to children and youth from common causes of injury. The causes of injury addressed in the guide include burns, choking, poisoning, scalds, traumatic brain injury, cycling-related injury, drowning, and motor-vehicle injury. Each activity includes a list of the materials, the process, discussion points, and safety tips. Additional materials such as fact sheets, images, and videos are also listed for each activity.



    SKU: 4-010
  • 4-911: Drowning Prevention Information Card

    Drowning Prevention Information Card

    Information Card, 2021


    This information card is part of the Injury prevention begins with you campaign, and shares tips for how you can prevent drowning injuries in children.

    Information Card, 2021


    This information card is part of the Injury prevention begins with you campaign, and shares tips for how you can prevent drowning injuries in children.

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    SKU: 4-911
  • 4-027: Bicycle Trailer

    Bicycle Trailer

    Booklet,  2017


    This brochure highlights bicycle trailer safety messages for caregivers.

    Booklet,  2017


    This brochure highlights bicycle trailer safety messages for caregivers.

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    SKU: 4-027
  • 4-219: Protecting Children’s Brains

    Protecting Children’s Brains

    Brochure, 2022


    This brochure contains information about characteristics of children at different ages and stages, what this means for their safety, and prevention tips for protecting their brains.

    Brochure, 2022


    This brochure contains information about characteristics of children at different ages and stages, what this means for their safety, and prevention tips for protecting their brains.

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    SKU: 4-219
  • 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
  • 4-401: Unintentional Poisoning Summary and Prevention Tips

    Unintentional Poisoning Summary and Prevention Tips

    Fact Sheet, 2018


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

    Fact Sheet, 2018


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



    SKU: 4-401
  • 2V1 Poster

    2V1 Poster

    Poster, 2017


    This poster illustrates bicycle helmet fitting technique. The poster has a corresponding bookmark.

    Poster, 2017


    This poster illustrates bicycle helmet fitting technique. The poster has a corresponding bookmark.

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    SKU: 4-222
  • Million Messages: Program

    Million Messages: Program

    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: 4-357
  • 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
  • 4-018: Halloween Safety

    Halloween Safety

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2019


    This fact sheet provides Halloween safety tips and includes a colouring page.

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2019


    This fact sheet provides Halloween safety tips and includes a colouring page.



    SKU: 4-018
  • 4-913: Trampoline Safety Information Card

    Trampoline Safety Information Card

    Information Card, 2021


    This information card is part of the Injury prevention begins with you campaign, and shares tips for how you can prevent trampoline injuries in children.

    Information Card, 2021


    This information card is part of the Injury prevention begins with you campaign, and shares tips for how you can prevent trampoline injuries in children.

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    SKU: 4-913
  • 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
  • 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
  • 4-024: Home Safety Tips: 1 to 4 Years

    Home Safety Tips: 1 to 4 Years

    Booklet, Revised 2023


    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 1 to 4 years of age.

    Safety tips are organized by activity, and address the following topics: safe sleep, drowning, burns, scalds, choking, poisoning, bike and wheel safety, car seats, and pedestrian safety.

    Booklet, Revised 2023


    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 1 to 4 years of age.

    Safety tips are organized by activity, and address the following topics: safe sleep, drowning, burns, scalds, choking, poisoning, bike and wheel safety, car seats, and pedestrian safety.

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    SKU: 4-024
  • Playground Safety

    Playground Safety

    Fact Sheet, 2005


    Every year in Saskatchewan, children between the ages of one and nine years are hospitalized due to playground injuries. This fact sheet outlines the steps parents can take to protect their children. Includes a checklist for ensuring their local playgrounds are safe and well-maintained.

    Fact Sheet, 2005


    Every year in Saskatchewan, children between the ages of one and nine years are hospitalized due to playground injuries. This fact sheet outlines the steps parents can take to protect their children. Includes a checklist for ensuring their local playgrounds are safe and well-maintained.



    SKU: 4-800
  • Cycling-Related Hospitalizations Summary

    Cycling-Related Hospitalizations Summary

    Fact Sheet, 2018


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

    Fact Sheet, 2018


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



    SKU: 4-404
  • 4-906: Poison Prevention Guide

    Poison Prevention Guide

    Guide and Manual, 2021


    This guide is for anyone who works with children and their families, and can be used to educate children and families about home and personal safety related to poisoning prevention. There are activities for both children and adults in the guide. There are activity pages at the end of the guide that can be photocopied.

    Guide and Manual, 2021


    This guide is for anyone who works with children and their families, and can be used to educate children and families about home and personal safety related to poisoning prevention. There are activities for both children and adults in the guide. There are activity pages at the end of the guide that can be photocopied.



    SKU: 4-906
  • 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
  • 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
  • 4-000: Rear-Facing Car Seats

    Rear-Facing Car Seats

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2022


    This fact sheet explains the different types of rear-facing car seats and how to properly buckle and tighten a child into one.

    Please note: This resource is a pad of 50 fact sheets. An order quantity of 1 equals 50 fact sheets.

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2022


    This fact sheet explains the different types of rear-facing car seats and how to properly buckle and tighten a child into one.

    Please note: This resource is a pad of 50 fact sheets. An order quantity of 1 equals 50 fact sheets.
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    SKU: 4-000
  • 4-301: Electronic Cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and Risks to Children

    Electronic Cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and Risks to Children

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2017


    This fact sheet defines what electronic cigarette devices are and how they can be harmful to the health of children and youth. This resource outlines tips for parents to avoid injury or accidental poisoning from electronic cigarettes.

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2017


    This fact sheet defines what electronic cigarette devices are and how they can be harmful to the health of children and youth. This resource outlines tips for parents to avoid injury or accidental poisoning from electronic cigarettes.



    SKU: 4-301
  • Child Death Review in Canada: A National Scan

    Child Death Review in Canada: A National Scan

    Report, 2016


    This report provides information about current child death review processes that exist in each of the provinces and territories in Canada, based on interviews with key informants in each region. Particular attention is paid to those provinces with a coordinated, multi-disciplinary, provincial child death review process. Recommendations and advice for others initiating a child death review process are also included.

    Report, 2016


    This report provides information about current child death review processes that exist in each of the provinces and territories in Canada, based on interviews with key informants in each region. Particular attention is paid to those provinces with a coordinated, multi-disciplinary, provincial child death review process. Recommendations and advice for others initiating a child death review process are also included.



    SKU: 2-460
  • 4-400: How to Prevent Poisoning

    How to Prevent Poisoning

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2024


    Contains information on how to prevent poisoning and a checklist for poison-proofing your home.

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2024


    Contains information on how to prevent poisoning and a checklist for poison-proofing your home.



    SKU: 4-400
  • 4-020: Winter Safety

    Winter Safety

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2019


    This fact sheet provides tips on winter safety and includes a colouring page.

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2019


    This fact sheet provides tips on winter safety and includes a colouring page.



    SKU: 4-020
  • Million Messages: Prenatal

    Million Messages: Prenatal

    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: 4-351
  • Million Messages: Preschool

    Million Messages: Preschool

    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: 4-356
  • 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