We're testing a new way to help Canadians find consumer-related information on our website, without having to browse the subject-based navigation categories. http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/index-eng.php en-ca Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/iyh-vsv/prod/condom-eng.php Using condoms greatly reduces the risk of unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Read more about this subject on Health Canada's It's Your Health. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:00:00 EST http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/child-enfant/access/draw-cord-eng.php Children can be seriously injured or strangled by drawstrings on clothing. Drawstrings, especially on snowsuits, jackets and sweatshirts, can become caught on playground equipment, fences or other objects. Read more about this subject on Health Canada's Consumer Safety Portal. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 11:00:00 EST http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/child-enfant/access/jewel-bij-eng.php Lead is a soft, inexpensive metal that is often used in making costume jewellery. However, lead is highly toxic, even at low levels of exposure, and especially to children. Read more about this subject on Health Canada's Consumer Safety Portal. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 11:00:00 EST http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/child-enfant/equip/bath-bain-eng.php Bath seats and bath rings for infants present a potential drowning hazard. Be aware of the important safety measures before using any of these devices. Read more about this subject on Health Canada's Consumer Safety Portal. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 11:00:00 EST http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/child-enfant/toys-jouets/batteries-piles-eng.php Batteries contain harmful substances, like acids and heavy metals. Always supervise children when they play with battery operated toys and teach them how to play safely. Read more about this subject on Health Canada's Consumer Safety Portal. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 11:00:00 EST http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/child-enfant/toys-jouets/magnets-aimants-eng.php Many children's toys, like building toys, dolls, action figures, alphabet and number magnets, science and craft kits, board games and vehicle sets may contain small, powerful magnets. Toys are dangerous if the magnet itself or the item containing the powerful magnet is small enough to be swallowed. Read more about this subject on Health Canada's Consumer Safety Portal. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 11:00:00 EST http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/child-enfant/toys-jouets/box-coffre-eng.php Toys are regulated for safety in Canada. Even so, some unsafe toys do make their way onto store shelves and into homes. Be aware of these risks before purchasing your next toy! Read more about this subject on Health Canada's Consumer Safety Portal. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:00:00 EST http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/child-enfant/equip/walk-marche-eng.php Falls down stairs in baby walkers are the greatest cause of serious head injuries for children under the age of two. Babies in walkers can move quickly, run into hidden dangers, bump into furniture, pull on hanging appliance cords, fall down stairs, grab hot items, and tip over. Read more about this subject on Health Canada's Consumer Safety Portal. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EST