One of the most wonderful things about having children is watching their unbridled curiosity about the world around them. As a parent though, this wonder comes with an equal dose of worry about hazards our children might come across. Especially very young children who are vulnerable and have yet to develop motor skills that play a key role in issues like choking, strangulation and suffocation. There are questions about what should be in a crib, what to do with window blind cords and which foods are appropriate at certain ages. In this episode, we’ll discuss strategies for removing and mitigating these hazards in the home.

Joining Pam on this episode are Lillian, Lauren, and Reem as well as our expert Dr. Emilié Beaulieu.

• The first few years of a child’s life sees significant changes to their mobility and brain functions, so steps you need to take during these years, like avoiding certain foods (e.g., carrots, hot dogs, popcorn) that are a source of choking, can be introduced when your child is older.
• Putting your child to sleep on their back is the best strategy to avoid suffocation in bed, along with removing bumper pads, pillows and stuffed animals.
• Window blind cords are a source of strangulation and the best strategies to keep your child safe are to use cordless blinds, cut any looped cords and tie cords up out of reach.

Listen and subscribe to Popping the Bubble Wrap on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!

For more please visit www.parachute.ca.

Want to find out more prevention tips? Visit parachute.ca and click on Injury Topics.

Popping the Bubble Wrap is produced by Story Studio Network. www.storystudionetwork.com.