Recent Safety Articles

This year’s record-breaking wildfires in Canada not only continue to cause air quality issues throughout Canada and the United States, but with no end in sight, the ongoing smoke conditions leave parents asking exactly what the effects could be on their children.Understanding when & how to protect yourself and your children from wildfire smoke air pollution can be challenging, especially when it comes to safeguarding the health of our children. So, we asked our health and

If you’re deep into cold and flu season and feel like you can’t catch a break, you're not alone.  While illness is always something that plagues parents of small children during the winter months,  it seems this year is particularly challenging — and making more headlines.  Earlier this winter, we were warned of

It’s a scenario no parent wants to imagine: finding your infant unconscious. But as terrifying as this image is, these kinds of emergencies are important to consider and educate yourself about. The more you can learn in the calm moments, the quicker and more confidently you can act should you ever find yourself in a true life-or-death situation.So first thing’s first – if you find your infant (under the age of 1) unconscious, your focus is on providing i

By Alena BowenSplashing in streams, boating on the lake, playing at the pool— enjoying the water is one of the highlights of summer, but with a new baby, it can also be a safety concern. Keep reading for everything you need to know to keep your little one safe during warm weather months.

Before you head out on warm weather family adventures and walks with your new baby, it’s super important to know how to keep your baby safe in the heat. Babies love being outdoors, but they cannot fully sweat (your body's way of cooling itself off and regulating body temperature),so they can often suffer heat stroke or get dehydrated much quicker than an older child or adult. They rely on you to keep them cool! Plus, baby skin is extremely delicate, and

Installing a car seat properly gets a lot of attention for good reason. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), while most parents and caregivers are confident that they have correctly installed their child’s car seat, almost half (46%) have been installed incorrectly. The good news is that installing a car seat properly has serious benefits: The

Picking out a car seat is one of the most important things that expecting parents can do to prepare for a baby’s arrival. The process is always a lot to navigate, with so many styles and features available, and fewer opportunities to check out your options in person, how can you decide which car seat is best for you?  At Tadpole

“Is my baby’s bath too hot?” “Could my baby suffocate in this baby carrier?"We get it! Even the everyday moments with a newborn baby can get you seriously second-guessing your baby’s safety. So, we asked some actual experts — from certified sleep coaches to registered nurses — to give you some everyday, basic infant safety pro tips.