Now that it is officially fall let the countdown to Halloween begin! If you are a fan of this spooktacular holiday, and who is not, you have probably been planning for this year’s festivities since November 1st of last year! What makes Halloween such a great holiday is that it is not just for kids—grown-ups love to get in on the fun too! Come on, who does not like candy, costumes, and scary stories? While Halloween can be a great time for young and old alike, the key to having the most fun on Halloween is making sure everyone stays safe! The real scary stuff that can happen on October 31st has nothing to do with werewolves or the bogeyman—but accidents can and do happen. To make sure your crew has a fang-tastic time while keeping out of harm’s way, follow these tips:
- Do a test walk: Before your child heads out the door, make sure he or she can walk in his or her costume without tripping and falling.
- Make sure everyone can see and knows how to be seen: The two most important keys to being safe when out and about in the dark is to make sure that your little one can see out of his or her mask, and can be seen by cars. This means:
a. Stay on the sidewalks or grass, avoid walking in the street
b. Cross the street only at the corner or in a designated crosswalk
c. Put reflective tape on your child’s back, shoes, and trick-or-treat bag
d. Carry a flashlight to illuminate the path ahead and to alert motorist’s to your presence
e. Travel only in well-lit neighborhoods
- Travel in a group: One is not only the loneliest number it is also an unsafe number when it comes to going out and about on Halloween night. Remember, safety is in numbers so never let your children head out alone. Adults should also try to make sure that there is at least one grown-up for every child in case part of the group needs to head back early.
- Keep all furry critters inside: While you may want your pet to be part of the festivities, Halloween is not always the best night for four-legged friends. Large groups of kids shouting and door bells ringing non-stop can make any pet anxious—even those that love children. To keep everyone safe, keep your pet away from the entryway when answering the door for trick-or-treaters.
- Inspect before you ingest: Make it a rule that before your child eats any of his or her trick-or-treat candy that an adult must inspect it. Make sure to remove hard candy, gum and any other treats that may pose a choking hazard for little ones. Toss any candy that is not properly wrapped or looks suspicious.
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