Halloween Safety

Halloween is right around the corner and sometimes can feel like all the rules go out the window but they don't have to.  However, to ensure safety during Halloween, even more precautions than your everyday safety concerns need to be taken, as the bulk of the activities happen in the dark, with strangers, and on crowded streets.

 Before You and Your Children Go Out

·         Ensure that your child is provided with all of the reflective materials that they need when they are walking in the dark.  Try placing reflective tape and markings on their costumes as discreetly as you can.

·         Ensure your child’s costumes are flame resistant or at risk for catching flames.

·         Your child’s costume should not touch the ground in a manner that may trip them.

·         Ensure your children go trick-or-treating on a full stomach so that they are not tempted to eat any treats while they are out.

When the Night is over

·         Inspect all goodies for both young and older children and toss out anything you just don’t feel right about or is questionable.

·         Do not allow your children to eat anything that has been unwrapped or does not come in a sealed wrapper.

These are the basics of Halloween safety. As always, use your best judgment, your parental instinct, and you can ensure a safe night for everyone.  Happy Halloween!