Halloween Safety Tips for Kids!
Courtesy of Martial Arts for Life of New Providence, NJ1. Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. Make sure that shoes fit well and that cosumes are short enough to prevent tripping or entanglement.
2. Consider adding reflective tape or striping to costumes and Trick-or-Treat bags for greater visibility.
3. Because masks can limit or block eyesight, consider non-toxic makeup and decorative hats as safer alternatives. Hats should fit properly to prevent them from sliding over eyes.
4. Avoid candy that has loose wrappings, is unwrapped, has puncture holes, or is homemade.
5. Stay on the sidewalks and out of the streets. Cross only at intersections and designated crosswalks.
6. A parent or responsible adult should always accompany young children on their neighborhood rounds. If your older children are going alone, plan and review the route that is acceptable to you. Agree on a specific time when they should return home.
7. Remain on well-lit streets and always use the sidewalk. If no sidewalk is available, walk at the far edge of the roadway facing traffic.
8. Don’t assume the right of way. Motorists may have trouble seeing Trick-or-Treaters. Just because one car stops, doesn’t mean others will!
9. Plan a route and stick to it. Trick or treat only at houses that are well-lit.
10. Don’t eat any treats until a responsible adult has inspected them.
Tips complied by American Academy of Pediatrics, Halloween Web, & CSPC.
