Everyday in Canada, 60 children under the age of 5 suffer injuries in the home that are serious enough to require taking them to the hospital. The main causes of injuries in the home are Falls, Burns and Poisonings. (Safe Kids Canada, 2006)
Many home injuries can be prevented through parental supervision and through parents teaching their children about safety in the home.
For more home safety topics, click on Safe Kids Canada - Home Safety Page.
At about age 3, children can begin to learn how to make their home safer. Click on EB Monkey to go to the EB Monkey Safety House where children can travel with EB Monkey to every room looking for things that could hurt EB or his family.
Another way to get your child involved in staying safe at home is by reading along with your child 'There's a Monkey in My House'. This is a great story about a boy named Jack and a little monkey who have a home safety adventure. There's a lot to learn and many home dangers to spot and fix along the way. Meet Jack the monkey!
