sumers on safety standards."’ infants from wiggling their 37 - Sunday, June 23, 1985 - North Shore News Keeping baby out of danger HOME TO BABY is a wide-eyed wondrous world, it be swallowed? Can edges cut if you do buy a toy that has wee “An Instant In Time’, a bodies outside of the crib, get- or puncture the skin? Is it well small parts which can be — but it is also a world where dangers lurk. film produced by the products ting their heads caught, and = made’? Will it last? swallowed, keep it away from He'll discover stairs can be = safety branch shown regular- strangling. McClymont says to buy a very small children,"* McCly- mountains to climb and to fall! ly to pre-natal classes and McClymont urges anyone toy specifically to the child’s mont said. off. Underneath the bathroom parents’ groups, shows allthe who is going to buy used pro- age because “‘some toys for ' and kitchen sinks await all out for. things that can be unsafe in ducts ‘‘not to buy anything older children can be extreme- For more on children’s pro- kinds of ‘‘funny-tasting’’ Play it safe. Go through the the home, and demonstrates that was made before our ly dangerous in the hands of duct safety, write Consumer things to drink. There areneat entire house on your hands that the ultimate responsibili- regulations came into effect. younger children. Corporate Affairs, Product electrical sockets to stick and knees — at baby’s level — ty of a child’s safety lies with It’s not worth it.” “I'd like to encourage Safety, 1400-800 Burrard St., things into. And vases and and remove everything that the parents. . As for toys, she saystocon- parents to consider a toy Vancouver, B.C. V6Z 2H8, or lamps to knock over. could be dangerous to your The products safety branch sider these safety factors.Can seriously before buying it, and call 666-5003. The latest ‘statistics from child. - : of Consumer Corporate Af- Consumer Corporate Affairs Install gates or childproof fairs has regulated many ee ns Sate children’s safety product divi- latches to control access to changes in the safety standards sion are proof that the home dangerous areas. Insert safe- of baby products. HORSE AROUND is a dangerous place to bring _ ty plugs into unused electrical In the past month, they up baby. More children bet- sockets. have passed new regulations IN PARADISE ween te pees of one and four Achild needs the security of on_ strollers and carriages, / . : are killed by accidents and knowing you won't allow him McClymont explains: ‘They . * ea) poisoning than by any other to touch dangerous objects. were problems of stability, ”@ Day Ride with Mid-Day Feast $39.00 P on deaths. Set limitations. And explain to some didn’t have brakes, and Ride and Ratt $69.00 However, according to your child these precautions the folding mechanism which Evenings rides with BBQ ; Cathy McClymont, acting are for his own safety. created a ‘‘scissoring’’ action 8 Scenic Tours * Group Rates ¢ Trustworthy Horses & regional director of product Because as McClymont _ in others resulted in fingertips sa ais : safety, having a‘safe, secure says, ‘‘Youcan’t regulate the being amputated."’ “i Only 45 mins away CH EEKYE STABLES . home takes common sense misuse of products, youcan —_ Since 1974 cribs have met 4; phone for reservations 898-3432 7 and knowing what to watch only try to educate the con- 2%" slat regulation to prevent EC CRE ECs: rae er eee: : . 2 ny . ont, , Home (Single Family, Owner occupied, Centrally or Electrically Heated) , in addition to Fire & Theft, our named = ~ perils policy provides coverage for’: Building value $100 Deductible | Premium y va ae | premium with “| Youre (1 Sewer Back-up (Building & Contents). Services 1 Collapse of building (including contents & damage). , . ivi Damage from weight Of ice, SNOW, Or sleet on the roof (including the contents). 1 A $100 deductible that only applies to_ . A small claims under $7,000. (The deductible disappears on any claim over $1,000.) 1 20% Senior Citizen's discount on basic “For homes built in 1954 or earlier an increased premium applies. premium _ Take afew moments to study your present policy, compare BCAA premiums and features and we think you'll be pleasantly surprised wee” at how little it costs and how much it pays to insure your home with BCAA. Come in for ano obligati protect your home, better. on quote and find out how BCAA can BCAA Insurance AGENCY ray Trust us to make things better BCAA Park Royal Service Centre, 908 South Mall, Park Royal Shopping Centre (next to Marks & Spencer's), West Vancouver. 922-3361.