Trick or Treating Safety Tips

Since Halloween is tomorrow and the children will be trick-or-treating, here are some safety tips to remember.

have a grown-up inspect your treats before eating
choose a safe costume – if your child’s costume is dark, decorate it and her trick-or-treat bag with reflective tape, keep costumes short to avoid tripping accidents
don’t use masks – they can block your child’s vision, especially at night, so it’s best to apply nontoxic makeup instead
arm your trick-or-treater with a flashlight – instead of a wand or toy sword, it will help him see and be seen by drivers after dark, if your child does carry a prop, it should be made of cardboard or flexible plastic to prevent injuries
look out for cars backing out of driveways – your child could get hit even if he’s on the sidewalk
be street smart – always walk on sidewalks and look both ways before crossing the street, never cross the street between parked cars

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