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Poison: First aid

Learn how to identify signs of poisoning in your child, and how to treat and prevent it.

First aid kit

Find a list of supplies and medicines to include in a first aid kit. It is recommended that there be an equipped first aid kit in the house and in the car.

Poison prevention

Learn about common household items that can be dangerous for children, how to prevent poisoning and what to do if your child accidentally consumes a poisonous item. If you think your child has been poisoned, contact the Ontario Poison Centre or call 911.

Safety & the environment

Information for parents about indoor and outdoor safety, car and travel safety, and poison prevention. Also find first aid resources including information about animal bites, insect bites and sunburns.

Suppository instructions

Learn how to give your child medication using a suppository. Included are some tips on how to make giving the suppository easier.

Poison ivy

Do you know what poison ivy looks like? Learn how to recognize a poison ivy plant and how to treat the rash if your child is exposed.

Bleeding: First aid

An overview of the first aid treatment of bleeding and the prevention of shock.

Poison prevention: A guide to keeping your family safe from poisons

Find out how you can prevent poisonings at home, including how to store and give medicine safely, and learn about the everyday items around the house that may be harmful to children.

Burns: First aid

An overview on how to properly care for your child's burn.

Poison information centres in Canada

Find contact information for poison centres in Canada. If your child is unconscious, not breathing or is having a seizure, call 911 immediately.

Tooth injury: First aid

Read about some of the things you can do if your child has a tooth injury.

CPR in a baby (0 to 12 months): First aid

CPR is a life-saving technique that combines chest compressions and rescue breaths (mouth-to-mouth resuscitation). Along with hands-on CPR training, this information can help save your baby's life.

Top 10 poisons in the home

Many of the most common poisons are items that can be found around the house. Learn about the top 10 most common types of poison exposures across all ages and for children younger than six years old.

Recovery position: First aid at home

An overview of what the recovery position is, when you might need to use it and how to put your child in it.

Burns

Burns can lead to permanent scars. Find out how to prevent your child from getting a burn injury and what to do if a burn does occur.

Eye injuries: First aid

Learn how to properly care for your child's eye injury, discover potential causes and know when to seek medical attention.

Menstrual suppression

Menstrual suppression uses medications to make periods more manageable. The following decision aid will help you learn about the options available for menstrual suppression and identify the options that may be best for your child or teen.

Intranasal midazolam using a nasal atomizer

This information sheet explains what midazolam does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medication.

Cuts and scrapes in children: First aid

Learn how to treat cuts, scrapes and other minor injuries in children.

Animal bites: First aid

Learn how to properly care for your child if they have been bitten or scratched by an animal.

Resources

An essential list of books, videos, and websites to aid new parents in raising a child to the best of their abilities.

Use of dissolve and dose containers

This information explains how to use a dissolve and dose container to dissolve medicine in water and give it to your child.

Dermatology

Information about common skin conditions such as eczema, diaper rash, sunburn, warts, head lice, hair loss, birthmarks and more. Also learn about first aid and everyday care so your child can have healthy hair, skin and nails.

Choking: First aid

An overview of how to help your child when they are choking. Along with hands-on CPR training, this information can help save your child’s life.

Supplementation for breastfeeding babies

Supplementation is a way to give your baby extra nutrition and calories while breastfeeding. Read about what supplies are required and tips for successful feeding.