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Have a Safe and Spooky Halloween

Halloween is a fun and exciting time of year when children get dressed up in cute, outrageous, and scary costumes. They are on the hunt to see who can collect the most candy and have the biggest bag of treats (no tricks allowed). Below are some ideas to keep your little ones and big ones safe on Halloween.

Costume Safety:

October can be chilly especially at night. Make sure that costumes are loose enough to be worn over something warm like thermals, but not so baggy or long that your trick-or-treaters trip over their costumes as they go door to door.

Trick-or-Treaters should wear sturdy and proper walking shoes.

Choose bright colored costumes that will be clearly visible to cars passing by. If your costume is dark in color, use reflective tape for greater visibility.

Face paint and make-up are better than wearing masks. Masks can restrict breathing and vision. If you choose to use a mask, make sure it allows your child to breath easily and see clearly.


Trick-or-Treating:

On Halloween, most of the trick-or-treaters go out around dusk, but the younger ones might start ringing your bell earlier. Parents should always accompany children until they are old enough to go with a group of friends.

Tell your children not to eat any goodies until you have seen them. Throw away an items that are unwrapped, torn, or loose. Make sure you feed your child first so they will not be tempted to eat along the way.

Children should stay in well lit areas and should only go to homes that have an outside light turned on. Children should never go inside homes.

Children should walk not run, from house to house and always use the sidewalk and walkways. Remember to always look both ways when crossing. Remember that masks limit peripheral vision, so children should be extra careful to turn fully to look both ways.

Remembering these tips to keep your trick-or-treaters safe.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!