Safety Tips for Halloween!
Halloween might be a time for excitement and dressing up as your favorite character or animal, but it can also be a dangerous time for children and parents.
Here are some tips for being safe:
- Avoid trick or treating alone
- Make sure you can be seen by people driving (wearing reflector vests)
- Look before you cross the street
- Don’t wear anything that will impair your vision
- Don’t enter a house unless you’re with an adult you trust
- Don’t eat homemade treats
- Always check your candy for rips and tears
- Eliminate an tripping hazards on your costume
- Use fake knives, swords and other weapons that go along with your costume
- Make sure your children return at a specific time
If you do not wish your children to be going out on Halloween, they should never be left home alone. You can find alternatives for your children such as having a Halloween party or a fun get together with their friends.
Given these great tips, have fun and be safe on Halloween night!
