Plenty of safety tips are here to deal with the Christmas season, though toys are also a key concern for anyone buying those for Christmas.
Health Canada sent out a recent release detailing some of the health risks that could come from those, ranging from what toy is appropriate for a child's age and what they're made out of.
Product Safety Officer Monique Nguyen talks about some of the considerations people should make before buying a toy for Christmas.
"Avoid buying counterfeit products because they are likely not as well made and might not meet our safety requirements. You also want to be sure that the toys you buy are right for your little one's age, size, and ability. Toys intended for older children may have small parts or other features that make them unsafe for younger children."
"You also want to be aware of products that come with powerful magnets or small batteries. If children accidentally put them into their mouths, it can cause serious internal injuries or even death and also when using the toy's box, make sure it isn't a suffocation hazard in case your child climbs inside."
In the case of a child swallowing a battery, Nguyen says immediate action is necessary.
"If you suspect your child has swallowed a button battery, don't wait for symptoms to develop immediately, go to the nearest emergency department."
Nguyen says that people should also be aware of what products have batteries in them, which can include musical holiday greeting cards, light-up sweaters, and other holiday items.
She hopes that people can help Health Canada by reporting any kind of injury or sickness caused by a product.
"Health Canada would also like your help in reporting any consumer incident reports. You're the eyes and ears on the ground who are actually using the products and in the event a consumer product harms you or someone you love, report that to Health Canada so that we can further investigate and hopefully prevent someone else from getting hurt. You can do this by searching 'Health Canada consumer incident report'."