Baby Equipment

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You will use certain items when caring for your baby. Proper care and attention will help keep the equipment safe for use with your baby.

Strollers and carriages may be a huge part of your daily life and although these products are regulated in Canada for safety, it is important to know how to use them safely. Some people use a sling to carry around their baby. While having your baby close to you may be practical, using these products incorrectly can lead to injury or suffocation of your baby. It is important to learn how to correctly use a sling/carrier to help keep your baby supported and safe.

Babies spend a lot of their time in their cribs, cradles, and bassinets. To make sure that yours is safe to use, check out Health Canada's Consumer Product Recalls to find out about products that have been deemed unsafe and recalled.

In some cases, equipment standards are different in the US than in Canada, which can affect whether you can buy and bring some items across the border. For information on all of these resources, check out the links below.