Safety Tips for Halloween
With the advent of Halloween the following tips will help keep your children safe from harm:
Trick-or-treaters should always have a flashlight and wear a watch which can be read in the dark so they know when to return home.
Costumes should be shorter than floor length so they don’t trip over, particularly when running around. If possible costumes should have a reflective marking, such as tape, to be seen better.
Any props involved with the costume should be soft and not be able to harm others.
If children wear a mask, make sure they take it off when crossing the street or walking door to door so they can see. Children could wear make-up instead.
Children should always be accompanied by an adult, walking, and not running from house to house.
Parents should warn children to not go into a strangers home or car.
Make sure your children trick-or-treat in well lit areas and near houses that are familiar to them.
Trick-or-treaters should also have their some identification attached to them in case of an emergency. They should always stay in a group and not stay back to pet stray animals.
It is a good idea to feed your child before they go out so they are not as likely to eat their treats.
Drivers should take extra care on Halloween night and be aware of the trick-or-treaters in your neighborhood.