Trick-or-Treat Tips for a Safe Halloween!

Halloween should be a fun time that children remember for years to come.  There are many things you can do to ensure that all children enjoy a safe Halloween and prevent a night of treats from turning into a night spent in the emergency room.

Costumes and Safety

• Avoid costumes with masks, wigs, floppy hats or eye patches that block vision.
• Tie hats and scarves securely so they don’t slip over children’s eyes.
• Avoid costumes that drag on the ground to prevent tripping or falling.
• Avoid pointed props such as spears, swords or wands that may harm other children.
• Wear bright, reflective clothing or decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape/patches.
• Carry a bright flashlight to improve visibility.
• Do not ride a bike/scooter/skateboard or roller blade while wearing a costume.
• Obey all traffic signals-pedestrian and driver.
• Younger children should go with an adult while trick-or-treating around the neighborhood. Older children should trick-or-treat in groups.
• Use common sense. Never dart out between parked cars or hidden corners such as alleys. Avoid streets under construction. Don’t trick or-treat in busy commercial areas or where there is heavy traffic.
• Go trick-or-treating in daylight, as it is safer than going after dark. A safer option is to go to a Halloween party instead of trick-or-treating.

Treats

• Inspect all trick-or-treat items for signs of tampering before allowing children to eat them.
• Carefully inspect any toys or novelty items received by kids age 3 and younger. These may pose a choking hazard. Avoid giving young kids lollipops as the sticks can cause injuries. When in doubt…throw it out!

Decorations

• Be sure your lawn, steps, porch and front door are well lit and free from obstacles.
• Keep candles and jack-o’-lanterns away from steps and porches outside, as costumes could brush against them and ignite. Inside, keep them away from curtains and other decorations to avoid causing a fire.

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