30
Oct
Everybody wants Halloween to be a fun time, so let’s review a few safety precautions. Safety, especially when it comes to children, is everyone’s responsibility. According to the National Safety Council, the biggest safety concern for Halloween is the risk of injury. Here are some tips to help ensure a safe Halloween for everyone:
- Review appropriate trick-or-treat safety precautions with your kids – including pedestrian and traffic safety rules.
- Dress in light-colored or reflective costumes and carry a lightweight flashlight.
- Stay on the sidewalks or curbside unless crossing the street; look both ways for vehicles.
- The family should know the children’s trick-or-treat route and kids should stick to it.
- Young children should trick-or-treat with an adult; older children should trick-or-treat with friends or in a group.
- Go only to houses that are familiar and never enter homes.
- Drivers should pay special attention to speed limits and be alert to children who may be difficult to see at night.
- Parents should inspect all treats their children bring home before any are consumed. Any treats in loose or open wrappers should be discarded.
- If your candy looks unusual, please refer to our Variations in Candy Guide
- If your child has a food allergy, pay special attention to food labels. Remove from the house any candy with allergens your child needs to avoid. Talk to your child about the importance of avoiding allergens and show your school-age children where to look on food labels for allergen information.
Did I leave anything out? What would you add to this list?
