Additional Links and Information:
Caring for Kids
A website designed to provide parents with information
about their child’s health and wellbeing. Developed by the
Canadian Paediatric Society.
Website: http://www.caringforkids.cps.ca/
Parent Support Services BC - http://www.parentsupportbc.ca/
Period of Purple Crying: A way to understand your baby’s crying
This website includes information on sleep, soothing, crying, protecting and
info for Dads.
Website: www.purplecrying.info
Public Health Agency of Canada
Offers information on many child safety topics on its website. Use the search
function to find a specific topic.
Website: http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/index-eng.php
Safe Start
An injury prevention program of BC Children’s Hospital. It provides infor-
mation to parents and caregivers on how to make homes and cars safer.
Website: www.bcchildrens.ca/safestart Phone toll free: 1-888-331-8100
Shaken Baby Syndrome – HealthLink BC
An easy to read fact sheet on Shaken Baby Syndrome and what to do if a
baby does not stop crying.
Website: http://www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthfiles/hfile86.stm
Transport Canada Child Care Seat Safety
Provides information on child restraints.
Website: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/roadsafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-
53.htm
Helpline for Children
Anyone can call the Helpline for Children for help 24 hours a day, including
parents who are afraid they might hurt their child or if you know a child is
being abused. You can call anonymously.
Phone: 310-1234 (no area code needed)
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