Whether you go trick or treating downtown, in your local neighborhood or at one of numerous church-sponsored Halloween festivals, there are several tips for keeping your kiddos safe on Halloween.
- Tell children not to accept – and especially not to eat – anything that isn’t commercially wrapped.
- Parents of very young children should remove any choking hazards such as gum, peanuts, hard candies or small toys.
- Inspect commercially wrapped treats for signs of tampering, such as an unusual appearance or discoloration, tiny pinholes, or tears in wrappers. Throw away anything that looks suspicious
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Choose bright costumes, and have children carry flashlights or glow sticks so they are easily visible.(Hint – Try adding reflective tape to costumes and candy bags!)
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Make sure older children take friends and stay together while trick-or-treating.
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Never send younger children out alone – they should be with a parent, guardian, or another trusted adult.
- Never let a child enter a home unless you are with them.
- Wear well-fitting masks, costumes, and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips, and falls.
- Only trick or treat at well-lit houses, front porch lights should be on
- Never walk near lit candles or luminaries. Be sure to wear flame-resistant costumes.