Trauma
SBIS previously referred to as "Shaken Baby Syndrome" (SBS) is an injury to the brain resulting from intentional head trauma which can occur when a baby is thrown, jogged, jerked, or shaken.
Each year, the MCH Trauma Centre sees approximately 20 patients who sustained serious injuries while riding on ATVs. The injuries include: brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, dental and facial trauma, abdominal trauma, and multiple fractures.
Because of their urge to move, children spend a lot of time outside, where they are exposed to the sun.
Inflatable bouncers are terrific activity structures for children. They come in all shapes and sizes, from small ones in the backyard to gigantic ones seen in amusement parks and fairs.
A foreign object in the eye should be taken seriously. If your child feels something in his/her eye, do not let him/her rub it. Rubbing can damage the cornea, the clear tissue covering the coloured part of the eye. read more...
Your child is getting older, he can come back from school by himself now. But, is he street smart? Read more...
When I learned to drive, it meant I could go places without having to depend on my parents to get me there, says Sarah Spool, 19, of Worcester, Mass., a licensed driver for two years. Read more...
Here are a few safety tips about car seats according to the Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) and other useful information