We all want our homes to be safe for ourselves, our children, and visitors.   While accidents sometimes do happen, we can take preventative steps towards keeping our homes a safe place to live in.

Tips to keep you and your loved ones safe:

• Getting in and out of the tub can be slippery business, this bathtub and shower handle will help give you a firm grip on this issue.
• Keep tub toys and accessories organized with our bath toy bag.
• Safe-T-Shapes bath appliques help keep toddlers from slipping while in the tub, our bath mats come in fun dimensional designs and vivid colors making bath time extra special.
• Sharp edges on tables and counters are always a hazard for the toddler and the adult.  Toddler Kusions for Corners will help prevent injuries.
• If you’ve ever been uneasy about the possibility of your child seriously injuring his/her head while learning to walk or during play, Thudguard is the answer.
• Keep those computer and lamp outlets away from curious little hands.
• Cover extension cords, cables, speaker and other electrical wires
• Secure your appliances from moving, slipping or sliding.
• Keep cabinets off limits to toddlers with wide grip latches.  Great for the kitchen, the garage, or the workshop.

These are but a few of the many safety measures you can take to ensure your home is safe for you and your family.

During the holiday season fireplaces, candles, holiday trees and toys are a huge part of the celebration.  Here are a few holiday safety tips that will ensure you and your family enjoy your time together.

• Choose toys that are appropriate to the child’s age.  Be sure to read and follow all warnings and instructions that come with the toy.
• Toys with small loose parts can be dangerous to children under the age of three, keep them out of reach.
• Remove furniture and decorations that may be hazardous to children.  Prevent furniture from tipping over by using tip resistant furniture safety brackets.
• Secure cupboards and doors.
• Never leave burning candles unattended.
• Cut candle wicks short to prevent a high flame and use sturdy candle holders that won’t easily tip over.
• Prevent potential injuries from bi-folding and sliding fireplace doors, and hearth.
• Keep children away from gas fireplaces. When in use, the glass doors can become hot enough to cause serious burns.
• Be sure that your smoke detector is in good working order.

Have a safe and happy holiday!

It is time to think about the joy of this holiday season, and what could bring more joy than a Sale?    Right now, there is still plenty of time for shopping for that special toy that will spark the imagination and creativity of your toddler.

Babies love to play and this Discover and Play Activity Center will keep baby occupied for hours while you are in the kitchen preparing that scrumptious turkey and pudding dinner (well, it will keep baby amused, but no toy is a babysitter! .  This unique, engaging collection of toys and real world imagery develops important sensory and motor skills, and even introduces bi-lingual learning.

We suggest you shop early to avoid disappointment. All brands and categories listed on our promotion page are 20% off until November 30th.

Here is to a safe and happy holiday season! Coming soon…

As of November 1st, we will be charging for car seat installations.

Installations are done by one of our St. John Ambulance Certified Installers at the Mississauga Safety Superstore location on Monday to Friday only, and only By Appointment

Also available at our Brampton and Concord locations By appointment only.

Cost for install:

• If seat is purchased here – $20.00
• If seat is not purchased here – $40.00
• Must be pre-paid.
• 24 Hr Cancellation Notice Required.

We look forward to helping you get your car seats installed properly. The majority of people do not get this right – and this is too important to get wrong.

Special Offer:

Britax Marathons Care Seats: Click & Safe Convertible Car Seat Crimson & Matrix

was $329.95 now $239.95

Thanksgiving Day is Monday, October 12th, 2009, and is the perfect occasion to spend some quality time with our loved ones and friends. Cooking, shopping, visiting relatives and exchanging presents are the usual top priorities on any family “to-do-list”, but if you have babies or toddlers at home, don’t forget babyproofing and childproofing.

With the hectic schedule we all have during holidays, child minding becomes a bit more stressful than any other time of year, but if you follow some simple tips, you can make the most of the upcoming celebration:

• When going on road trips, double check your child’s car seat to ensure it fits his/her height and weight, and if it is installed properly. At The Safety Superstore we carry a wide range of comfortable, durable and ultra safe Car Seats for babies and toddlers.

• Bring a few books or toys to keep your baby or toddler entertained. At our store you will find some of the cutest and educational toys on the market, as well as some great books.

• Keep potholders and food wrappers at least three feet away from heat sources while cooking.

• Wear tighter fitting clothing with shorter sleeves when cooking.

• Set timers to keep track of turkeys and other food items that require extended cooking times and make sure all stoves, ovens, and ranges have been turned off when you leave the kitchen. For extra protection, try our:

Stove Knob Locks by Kid Kusion

Special locks to keep stove knobs locked in the off position.

• To rest assured your toddler does not get hurt while playing around the house or to keep him/her in a safe place, we offer you the following products specially designed to put parents’ minds at ease:

Cabinet Sliding Lock by Dreambaby Safety Items

Keep those little menacing fingers out of harms way with the clip safe universal sliding cabinet lock

Door Knob Cover by Dreambaby Safety Items

Easy for adults to grip, squeeze & turn…too hard for little hands, will help prevent curious toddlers from accessing potentially dangerous areas such as the laundry, bathroom, garage, basement or storage rooms.

Stove Guard by Prince Lionheart

Stove Guard puts a barrier between your child’s fingers and stove top hazards – hot pots and open flames.

Retractable Deck Guard by Kid Kusion

The retractable deck guard provides safety for toddlers on outdoor deck and porches.

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At The Safety Superstore we are proud to offer you the best quality in products for babies

and toddlers in Canada and the United States. If you would like to get more advice or tips

on our products or special/seasonal offers, feel free to contact us or visit us at:

http://www.babyproofingplus.com

Have a Happy and Super Safe Thanksgiving Day!

The Safety Superstore and BabyProofingPlus.com are having a Christmas in July Sale!

All Toys are 15% off while quantities last and until July 31, 2009.

A good time to buy early for next Christmas, upcoming birthdays, or for trips to the cottage.

See all brands and categories on sale here.

Did you know you can buy Gift Cards you can use at all Safety Superstore locations – and on our website at BabyProofingPlus.com too?

Our Gift Cards are available online in any amount from $25, $50, $100, or $200.

The cards have no expiry date and there are no service charges.

These Gift Cards can be used at any of our 3 stores:

• Mississauga
• Vaughan/Concord
• Brampton

And you can use them or spend your unused balance on the BabyProofingPlus.com website.

Just select Gift Card as your Payment Method on the website and follow the simple instructions.

Buy Gift Cards Now

These make a great gift for friends and family with baby on the way. Or for anyone concerned about the safety of their loved ones.

Hope to see you online or in store!

The Safety Superstore and BabyProofingPlus.com
Making Your World a Safer Place

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Thanks to everyone who made it to Safety Superstore in Mississauga last week!

The event was a great success and we enjoyed meeting so many of you from locations near and far. Special thanks to the folks who came all the way from Ottawa to visit!

We blogged and tweeted about the upcoming events but apologies to those who only got the email notice at the last minute.

We will send information earlier for subsequent events. And stay tuned for more information on those!

Join us for this special event.

All our Britax car seats will be on sale Saturday, June 20th – at excellent lower prices.  And installation on these car seats will be free.

One day, in store, and only at our Mississauga location.

Plus:

• St. John Ambulance Car Seat Clinic
• Baby Proofing Your Home – OH Baby Baby Proofers
• Postnatal Training – Noland Clark, Personal Trainer
• Prenatal Nutrition – Daniela Jeffcut, Nutritionist

All being held at the Safety Superstore – Mississauga

from 11:00am -4:00pm