Halloween is a fun time for kids, but it is also an important time to be extra watchful for possible safety hazards so that your children will have a fun and safe Halloween. Here some tips to make your family's Halloween safe:
Costume Safety:
-costumes should be short enough so that your child won’t trip and fall.
-select ones made of flame retardant material.
-face paint should be nontoxic and hypoallergenic.Costume Safety:
-costumes should be short enough so that your child won’t trip and fall.
-select ones made of flame retardant material.
-masks should fit securely and allow your child to see well.
-knives, swords and other props should be made of a totally flexible material.
-if it is a cold night, make sure that costumes are large enough for warm clothes.
-add some reflective tape or bright colors to the costume or bag to make your child visible in the dark.Trick-or-Treating Safety:
-adults should go with children under the age of twelve.
-carry a flashlight and walk on the sidewalks of well lit streets.
-choose well-lit houses in familiar neighborhoods only.
-older children should trick-or-treat in large groups in well known neighborhoods.
-avoid taking shortcuts across backyards or alleys.
-drivers: follow traffic signals, rules of the road; drive slowly, watching for trick-or-treaters.
-prepare for trick-or-treaters by: lighting the house well, removing obstacles from the front yard, and restraining dogs and other animals.
-provide candy treats that are individually wrapped by the store.-offer kids nonfood treats, such as stickers and erasers.
Candy Safety:
-children shouldn't snack while they're out trick-or-treating, before parents have a chance to inspect the goodies.
-to prevent children from munching, give them a snack or light meal before they go. Don't send them out on an empty stomach.
-tell children not to accept and, especially, not to eat anything that isn't commercially wrapped.
-throw out candy or treats that are homemade, unwrapped or that appear to have been tampered with (pinholes in wrappers, torn wrappers, etc.).
-remove any potential choking hazards for small children (gum, peanuts, hard candies or small toys).
-to prevent children from munching, give them a snack or light meal before they go. Don't send them out on an empty stomach.
-tell children not to accept and, especially, not to eat anything that isn't commercially wrapped.
-throw out candy or treats that are homemade, unwrapped or that appear to have been tampered with (pinholes in wrappers, torn wrappers, etc.).
-remove any potential choking hazards for small children (gum, peanuts, hard candies or small toys).
For more information on how to have a safe Halloween, see :
www.halloween-safety.com
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