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Is YourChild Safe?Sleep Time



Health Canada is the federal department responsible for helping the people of Canada

maintain and improve their health. We assess the safety of drugs and many consumerproducts, help improve the safety of food, and provide information to Canadians to helpthem make healthy decisions. We provide health services to First Nations people and to Inuitcommunities. We work with the provinces to ensure our health care system serves the needs

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Is Your Child Safe? Sleep Timeis available on Internet at the following address: www.health.gc.ca/cps

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Introduction

Likely the only time you will leave your baby or young child unattended iswhile he or she sleeps. The important thing is to make sure children aresleeping where they will be safe. For this, parents and caregivers must beaware of safe sleep practices. Health Canada has produced this guide toprovide you with information to keep your child safe during sleep time.

The Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA) , which came into forceon June 20, 2011, is administered by Health Canada. Its purpose is toprotect the public by helping to address and prevent dangers to humanhealth or safety that are posed by consumer products in Canada. The Actand its regulations define the safety requirements applicable to consumerproducts, several of which are covered in this guide.

The CCPSA and its regulations do not distinguish between new and usedproducts. Any person who sells, distributes, or gives away products thatdo not comply with the legislative requirements would be contraveningthe CCPSA and be subject to compliance and enforcement actions.

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Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i

General Sleep Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Safe Places for a Baby to Sleep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Room Sharing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Bassinets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

C r a d l e s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Cribs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Other Places a Baby Might Fall Asleep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Bed Sharing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Bed-side Sleeping Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10H a m m o c k s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1

Playpens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Other Products (Baby Carriers, Bouncers,Car Seats, Slings, Strollers and Swings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Sleep Accessories Unsafe for Babies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Bumper Pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Sleep Positioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Other Sleep Accessories for Babies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Pacifiers/Soothers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Sleepwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Toys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Sleep Products for Toddlers and School-Age Children . . . 1 8

Portable Bed Rails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Toddler Beds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Bunk Beds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Recalls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Incident reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Other Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Consumer Product Safety, Health Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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GENERAL SLEEP SAFETY TIPS

The safest place for your babyto sleep is on his or her back,

in a crib, cradle or bassinet.Health Canada recommends room

sharing for the first six months ofyour baby’s life.

Babies and young children shouldnever be placed to sleep onstandard beds, water beds, air

mattresses, couches, futons orarmchairs. A baby can suffocatewhen sleeping on these unsafesurfaces.

Health Canada has receivedreports of injuries and/or deathsrelated to the improper use of

many products mentioned inthis guide. Follow the safety tipsprovided to reduce the risk ofinjury or death related to the useof these products.

• Put your baby on his or herback to sleep, both at nap timeand at bedtime.

• Your baby’s crib should becompletely empty, except forthe crib’s mattress and fittedsheet.

• Avoid the use of loose beddingor soft objects in your baby’ssleeping area. Products likethese can be suffocationhazards and should not beplaced where your baby sleeps:

• comforters, heavy blanketsand quilts

• infant or adult pillows

• foam padding

• stuffed toys

• bumper pads

• sleep positioners

• Blankets can be dangerous ifa baby’s head gets coveredwhen he or she sleeps and maycause suffocation. Instead of ablanket, consider dressing yourbaby in light sleep clothing, likea one-piece sleeper. If a blanketis needed, infants are safestwith a thin, lightweight, and

breathable blanket.• Overheating is a risk factor for

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome(SIDS). If the room temperatureis comfortable for you, it is alsocomfortable for your baby.

• Keep your home completelysmoke free. Cigarette smoke isharmful to babies and increasesthe risk of SIDS. No one shouldsmoke near your baby.

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• It is not safe for a baby tosleep for long periods of timein products such as strollers,car seats, swings, bouncers,

slings or baby carriers, thatkeep him or her in a seated orsemi-reclined position. Moveyour baby to a crib, cradle orbassinet for naps or overnightsleep, or once you have reachedyour destination.

•

Cords on window blinds, shadesand curtains are a strangulationhazard. Tie the cords out ofyour child’s reach or installa tension device for loopedcords. Whether the blind is upor down, make sure your childcannot reach the cords.

• Place your baby’s sleeping areaso that hazards like windows,patio doors, lamps, candles,electrical plugs, corded babymonitors, extension cords andsmall objects are out of yourchild’s reach.

• Not everyone will take the samecare you do in making sure theirhome is safe for children. Whenvisiting family and friends, scan

your surroundings for potentialhazards and supervise yourchildren closely.

• Check regularly for recallsof children’s toys, clothing,furniture and equipment bycontacting the manufacturer

or by visiting Health Canada’sConsumer Product Recalls webpage: www.healthcanada.gc.ca/cps-recalls.

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SAFE PLACES FOR A BABY TO SLEEP

Room Sharing

Health Canada and the PublicHealth Agency of Canadarecommend room sharing forthe first six months of your baby’slife. Room sharing is when youplace your baby to sleep in a crib,cradle or bassinet that is within

arm’s reach of where you sleep.Research has shown that it isgood for babies to share a roomwith one or more caregivers, andthat it may reduce the risk ofSudden Infant Death Syndrome(SIDS).

Remember that room sharing isnot sufficient to ensure a safesleep for your baby. You shouldfollow all applicable safety tips,including the general sleep safetytips provided in the previoussection. In particular:

• Place your baby on his or herback to sleep, both at naptimeand at bedtime.

• Avoid using bedside sleepingproducts with the sideslowered.

•

Cords on window blinds, shadesand curtains are a strangulationhazard. Tie the cords highand out of your child’s reachor install a tension device forlooped cords. Whether the blindis up or down, make sure yourchild cannot reach the cords.

• Place your baby’s sleeping areaso that hazards like windows,patio doors, lamps, candles,electrical plugs, corded babymonitors, extension cords andsmall objects are out of yourchild’s reach.




Bassinets

A bassinet that meets currentCanadian safety regulations is anappropriate place for your baby tosleep until he or she reaches themaximum weight recommendedby the manufacturer OR until yourbaby can roll over, whichevercomes first. When your babyreaches this milestone, you shouldput him or her to sleep in a cradleor crib.

• Always follow themanufacturer’s instructionsfor setting up and using thebassinet. Only use partsprovided by the manufacturer. Your baby’s bassinet should not

be modified in any way.• Check often to make sure the

bassinet’s hardware is secureand not damaged.

• Check that there are no smallparts on the bassinet that couldbe a choking hazard. Make surethere are no sharp points onthe bassinet.

• Check that the mattress is firm.Mattresses that are too soft orworn down in any area couldcreate a gap where a baby’s

face could become stuck,causing them to suffocate.

• The bassinet mattress mustnot be thicker than 3.8 cm(1 1/2 in).

• There must not be a gap ofmore than 3 cm (1 3/16 in)

between the mattress andany part of the bassinet’ssides. Push the mattressfirmly against the sides ofthe bassinet to test this.

• If the bassinet has removablefabric over the frame, checkoften to make sure the fabric is

securely attached to the frame.

• Avoid the use of loose beddingor soft objects in your baby’sbassinet. Things like comforters,quilts, heavy blankets, infantpillows, adult pillows, foampadding, stuffed toys, bumper

pads and sleep positionersshould not be in your baby’ssleeping area.




• Check that the mattress is firm.Mattresses that are too soft orworn down in any area couldcreate a gap where a baby’s

face could become stuck,causing them to suffocate.

• The cradle mattress mustnot be thicker than 3.8 cm(1 1/2 in).

• There must not be a gap ofmore than 3 cm (1 3/16 in)

between the mattress andany part of the cradle’s sides.Push the mattress firmlyagainst the sides of the cradleto test this.

• Avoid the use of loose beddingor soft objects in your baby’s

cradle. Things like comforters,quilts, heavy blankets, infantpillows, adult pillows, foampadding, stuffed toys and sleeppositioners should not be inyour baby’s sleeping area.

• Use a fitted bottom sheetmade specifically for a cradlemattress of the same size.

•

Place your baby’s cradle so thathazards like windows, patiodoors, lamps, candles, electricalplugs, corded baby monitors,extension cords and smallobjects are out of your child’sreach.




Cribs

A crib that meets currentCanadian safety regulations isthe safest place for your baby tosleep. A crib should not be used ifthe child is taller than 90 cm or ifhe or she is able to climb out of it,whichever comes first. When yourbaby reaches this milestone, youshould put him or her to sleep ina toddler or standard bed.

• Do not use a crib made beforeSeptember 1986 as it does notmeet current safety regulations. Also, cribs older than ten yearsare more likely to have broken,worn, loose or missing parts,and to be missing warnings or

instructions.• Always follow the

manufacturer’s instructions forputting together and using thecrib. Only use parts provided bythe manufacturer. Your baby’scrib should not be modified inany way.

• Check often to makesure that the crib’shardware is securelyfastened and notdamaged.

• Do not use cribs with decorativecut-outs, corner posts thatare more than 3mm (1/8 in) inheight (unless they are over406 mm (16 in) in height) orlarge spaces between the bars(spacing should be no morethan 6 cm [2 3/8 in]).

• Check that the mattress is firm.

Mattresses that are too soft orworn down in any area couldcreate a gap where a baby’sface could become stuck,causing them to suffocate.

• The crib mattress must not bethicker than 15 cm (6 in).

•

There must not be a gap ofmore than 3 cm (1 3/16 in)between the mattress andany part of the crib’s sides.Push the mattress firmlyagainst the sides of the cribto test this.




• Check often that the crib’smattress support system issecure. Shake the crib fromside to side, thump the mattress

from the top and push uphard on the mattress supportfrom underneath the crib.The mattress support systemshould hold the mattress firmlyin place.

• If the crib has movable sides,

after placing your baby in thecrib, make sure both sides areupright and locked in place.

• Avoid the use of loose beddingor soft objects in your baby’scrib. Things like comforters,quilts, blankets, infant pillows,adult pillows, foam padding,

stuffed toys, bumper pads andsleep positioners should not bein your baby’s sleeping area.

• Use a fitted bottom sheet madespecifically for a crib mattressof the same size.

• Remove mobiles and toy barsas soon as your baby beginsto push up on his or her handsand knees.

• Place the mattress support in itslowest position as soon as yourbaby can push up on his or herhands and knees.

Never harness or tie your baby ina crib. Your baby should not be leftin a crib with a necklace, elastic

band, scarf or pacifier on a longcord. These items could causestrangulation.




Bed Sharing

Bed sharing is when an adultor another child sleeps on thesame surface as a baby, likea bed, couch, chair, futon orarmchair. Health Canada does not recommend bed sharing.

Bed sharing is not safe because

of the following potential

hazards:

• A baby can suffocate if:

• He or she becomes trappedbetween objects like the

sleeping surface, the body ofthe adult or another child, thewall and other objects.

• The adult or another childrolls over onto the baby.

• There are soft beddingmaterials, like pillows orcomforters, in the bed.

• Babies sleeping on a highsurface can fall off and beseriously hurt.

Some people believe that bedsharing will reduce the risk ofSudden Infant Death Syndrome(SIDS), but there is no evidence tosupport this view. In fact, researchshows that the risk of SIDS is

higher if the baby is sharing a bedwith a person who is a smoker,very tired, or under the influenceof drugs or alcohol. For moreinformation about SIDS, contactthe Public Health Agency ofCanada (see Other Resources ).

On the other hand, Health Canadaand the Public Health Agencyof Canada recommend room

sharing as a safe alternative tobed sharing (see Room Sharing ).Research has shown that it isgood for babies to share a roomwith one or more caregivers,

and that it may reduce therisk of Sudden Infant DeathSyndrome (SIDS).

OTHER PLACES A BABYMIGHT FALL ASLEEP




Bedside Sleeping Products

A bedside sleeping product lookslike a bassinet or a crib, and usuallyhas three closed sides and oneopen side. Some may havefour sides with one that can belowered so an opening is createdabove the mattress support. Theopen side is meant to be placednext to an adult bed. HealthCanada does not recommendusing these products with a sidelowered. Room sharing is a safersleeping choice for babies (seeRoom Sharing ).

The use of a bedside sleeping

product with a side lowered can

lead to the following hazards:

• If the space between the bedand the product is too wide, ababy can become trapped. Itmay seem like there is no gap,but one might be created whenthe adult lies down.

• If the fabric over the frameis not securely attached, itcan bunch up when the sideis folded down, creating anopening between the fabricand the product’s frame. Thisopening can cause a baby tosuffocate or fall.




Hammocks

Health Canada does not recommend using babyhammocks because:

• Hammocks can becomeunstable causing the product totip forward, causing a baby tobecome wedged into one corneror side and suffocate.

• Hammocks intended to be used

by infants and young childrencan suddenly twist around achild’s neck, causing them tostrangle.

• Babies placed on soft bedding(including hammocks) canbecome wedged in positions

where they cannot breathe.• Babies and young children

using hammocks can fall fromthe high surface, causinginjuries.




Playpens

Playpens are not intended tobe used for unsupervised sleepbecause they do not meet thesame safety requirements and arenot as durable as cribs.

• If a change table or bassinetcomes as an attachment forthe playpen, always follow themanufacturer’s instructions for

putting it together and using it.• Never place a baby in a playpen

while the change table orbassinet attachment is stillin place. A baby’s head canbecome trapped in the gapbetween the attachment andthe playpen and can strangleor suffocate.

• Your baby should not be placedto sleep on the change tableattachment.

• Avoid adding blankets, pillows,extra padding or an extramattress to a playpen. Usingthese items could cause a babyto suffocate.

• When you are using yourplaypen, keep the sidessecurely locked in place. Neverleave your baby in a playpen

with any side down. A baby canroll into the space between themattress and the mesh side andsuffocate.

• Check that the mattress padis firm. Mattress pads that areworn down in any area couldcreate a suffocation hazard.

• Large toys or stuffed toys thatcan be used to climb out of theplaypen should not be placed ina playpen with your baby.

• Check for tears in vinyl railcoverings, mesh panels or themattress pad of the playpen.

Your baby could bite off smallpieces and choke.




Other Products (Baby Carriers,Bouncers, Car Seats, Slings,

Strollers and Swings)

It is not safe for babies to be in aseated or semi-reclined position,in products like strollers and carseats to sleep. When sleeping,a baby’s head can fall forwardbecause their muscles are under-developed, and their airway can

become constricted.• Once you reach your destination,

move your baby to a crib, cradleor bassinet.

• You can use things like strollersand swings to lull your baby tosleep, but once asleep, move

your baby to a crib, cradle orbassinet.




SLEEP ACCESSORIESUNSAFE FOR BABIES

Bumper Pads

Health Canada does not recommend bumper padsbecause:

• Babies can suffocate if theirfaces become pressed againstthe fabric of a bumper pad.

• A baby’s head can get trappedbetween the bumper pad andthe side of the crib.

• Long ribbons, strings or tiescan cause a baby to becometangled or to strangle.

• Children can use bumper padsto climb out of their crib oncethey are able to pull themselvesup into a standing position. Theycould fall from the crib and beseriously hurt.

Sleep Positioners

Sleep positioners are meant tokeep babies on their backs tosleep. They are often made of twopieces of foam that are attachedtogether by a piece of fabric thatthe baby sleeps on. Health Canadadoes not recommend using theseproducts because babies can

suffocate on them. Using make-shift sleep positioners, like rolledup towels, is not recommendedeither. When babies are able toturn over on their own, do notforce them to stay on their back.




OTHER SLEEP ACCESSORIESFOR BABIES

Pacifiers/Soothers

• Never tie or hang a pacifier/ soother or any other objectaround a baby or child’s neck.They can strangle on the cordor ribbon.

• Replace pacifiers at least everytwo months. You should not waitfor signs of breakdown.

• Inspect pacifiers every day:

• Check the nipple for changesin texture, tears or holes.These can happen with age orexposure to heat, acidic foodsor sunlight.

• Check that the nipple and thering or handle stays togetherwhen pulled on forcefully.

• Any pacifier showing signsof breakdown should bethrown out right away. Broken

or loose pieces are chokinghazards.

• If your baby begins to chew onthe pacifier, replace it with ateething ring.




Sleepwear

Cotton, cotton-blend and rayon fabrics catch fire and burn morequickly than most syntheticmaterials. Nylon and polyester are harder to catch fire and burnmore slowly.

Loose-fitting sleepwear includesnightgowns, bathrobes and loosepyjamas. They are more likely

to catch fire than tight-fittingsleepwear and should be madeof slower burning fabrics.

Tight-fitting sleepwear, like polopyjamas or sleepers, is less likelyto catch fire than pyjamas ornightgowns with flowing skirts,wide sleeves or large ruffles.

Other safety tips for children’s

clothing:

• Dress your children in actualsleepwear when putting them tobed, instead of T-shirts or otherday clothes. Most day clothesdo not meet the flammabilityrequirements for sleepwear.

• Make sure belts, ties andsashes on your children’sbathrobes are stitched firmlyto the centre back. Childrencan strangle on any type ofcord that can be removed fromtheir clothing.

• Check for loose buttons or othersmall parts, which can be a

choking hazard.• Check blankets and sleepwear

regularly for loose threads andfix them right away. Threadscan wrap around your baby’sarms, legs or neck and causeinjury.

•

Teach your children about thedangers of fire. Tell them to“STOP, DROP and ROLL” if theirclothes catch fire.




Toys

• Your children should nottake battery-operated toys

to bed. Batteries can leak oroverheat and cause burns orother injuries.

• Infants can suffocate onstuffed toys. Also, toddlerscan use large stuffed toys assteps to climb out of their crib

or playpen.• Make sure any toys your child

plays with do not have loose orsmall parts they can choke on.




SLEEP PRODUCTS FOR TODDLERS AND SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN

Portable Bed Rails

Portable bed rails are ofteninstalled on standard adult bedsto keep children from falling out,but they can cause your childto become trapped if not usedproperly.

• Never place a child who is

under two years old on a bed

fitted with portable bed rails.

• To keep younger children safeif they fall out of bed, keepthe floor area around the bedclear, or use a crib mattress

on the floor beside the bed.

• Use portable bed rails only on abed that has both a box springand mattress, unless otherwiseinstructed by the manufacturer.

• Before each bedtime andnaptime, check that theportable bed rails are securelyin place and that there are nogaps between the mattress andthe bed rail.

• Pillows and toys should notbe placed against the bed railbecause a child can suffocateon them if their face becomespressed up against them.

• Health Canada recommendsbuying only portable bed rails

that meet the latest ASTMInternational standard. Askbefore you buy.




Toddler Beds

Toddler beds are often used whena child has outgrown a crib, buthe or she is not yet big enough touse a standard bed. These bedsare meant to be used until a childturns about five years old. Toddlerbeds usually come with guardrailson each side of the mattress.

• Read and follow the

manufacturer’s instructions forputting the bed together, andread the warning labels.

• Follow the age and weightrestrictions recommended bythe manufacturer.

• Many crib mattresses fit toddler

beds:• Know what your crib mattress

dimensions are beforeshopping for a toddler bedand make sure both arecompatible.

• Make sure that your crib

mattress is in good conditionbefore using it on a toddlerbed.

• Make sure there is no largegap between the mattressand the guardrails, headboardor footboard.

• The bed should be low to theground. The guardrails aremeant to remind your child thatthey are getting close to theedge, but they do not actuallyprevent your child from fallingout of the bed or climbing overthe rail.

• Openings in guardrails or other

parts of the bed that are abovethe mattress support systemshould be less than 8.4 cm(3.3 in) apart.

• Check often to make sure thebed frame is sturdy.




Bunk Beds

Children under six years of age

should never use the upper

bunk of bunk beds.

• Only buy bunk beds meetingthe latest ASTM Internationalstandard. Ask before you buy.

• Only allow one person at a timeon the top bunk.

•

Teach your children to usethe ladder to get up or down.The ladder should always besecurely attached to the bed.It should not be removed forany reason.

• Children should not be allowedto play on the top bunk. They

should also not be allowedto play under the top bunk,unless the area under the bedis designed as a play area bythe manufacturer.

• Never tie ropes or cords (likebathrobe belts or skipping

ropes) to any part of the bed.These can be a strangulationhazard.

• Check often to make sure theframe of the bunk bed is sturdyand in good condition.

• Make sure the top bunk hasguard rails on all four sidesof the bed, even if the bed ispushed up against a wall.

• Make sure all parts of the bed,like corner posts or ladder

uprights, do not extend morethan 0.5 cm (0.2 in) abovethe upper edge (usually theguardrails) of the bed.

• Mattresses should fit snuglyon all sides, leaving no gapsbetween the mattress and the

sides of the bed. The sleepingsurface should be at least12.7 cm (5 in) below the topof the guardrails.

• Do not allow children youngerthan six years of age on thetop bunk. If the manufacturerallows for this option, consider

removing and storing the topbunk, or setting it next to thelower bunk until the child isold enough to use it. If the topbunk is used on the floor for achild under the age of six years,the guard rails should not beused. These guardrails havebeen designed to be used witha child of at least six years ofage. Using guardrails with ayounger child could cause themto become trapped.




RESOURCES

Recalls

To check for consumer product recalls, go to:www.healthcanada.gc.ca/cps-recalls

If you want to know when new information, advisories and warnings,consumer product recalls and consultation documents about consumerproduct safety are posted on the Health Canada website, subscribe to

Consumer Product Safety News: www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/advisories-avis/_subscribe-abonnement/index-eng.php

Incident reporting

To submit a complaint or report a problem about a consumer product,go to: www.healthcanada.gc.ca/reportaproduct

Contact

For inquiries and complaints about consumer products, please contactyour nearest Product Safety office by calling the toll-free number1-866-662-0666 (calls will be routed to the nearest Product Safety office).




Other Resources

Canadian Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths (SIDS) www.sidscanada.org1-800-END-SIDS1-800-363-7437

Canadian Paediatric Society www.cps.ca613-526-9397

Public Health Agency of Canada www.publichealth.gc.ca

Tobacco Control Programme, Health Canada www.GoSmokefree.gc.ca1-866-318-1116

Transport Canada www.tc.gc.ca1-800-333-0371




Consumer Product Safety,Health Canada

Protecting and promoting the health and safety of Canadians is of the utmostimportance to the Government of Canada. The Canada Consumer ProductSafety Act (CCPSA) is the law that helps protect consumers from unsafeproducts. The CCPSA and its regulations are administered by the ConsumerProduct Safety Directorate (CPSD) of Health Canada.

The CPSD of Health Canada, in consultation with industry, consumers andthe medical community, has developed safety regulations for a number ofchildren’s products, including toys, cribs, playpens and children’s sleepwear.

The Program Development Bureau in CPSD provides information to families,caregivers, daycare centres and health professionals through initiatives likesafety awareness campaigns, pamphlets and education bulletins.

For more information on injury prevention, please contact:

Consumer Product Safety Directorate

PDB – Outreach Unit

Health Canada

Address Locator: 3504D

Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0K9

Email: [email protected]

Toll-free: 1-866-662-0666

For inquiries and complaints about consumer products, please contact yournearest Product Safety office by calling the toll-free number above.

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