Halloween trick-or-treating is an activity that many children look forward to each year. But before your little superhero or spooky skeleton runs out the door, there are a few things to consider.
Plan ahead with practical tips to make this Halloween a safe and healthy adventure for all.
1. Do the children stand out?
Reduce the risk of accidents by following some practical safety tips.
- Have children carry flashlights or use glow sticks, reflective tape, and stickers on their costumes and bags
- Keep your outfit bright with light colors instead of dark ones
- Remind children to cross the street at corners and crosswalks
2. Are the costumes safe?
Dressing up is part of the fun, but consider costume safety before the big day.
- Look for flame-retardant costumes, fabrics, wigs and accessories
- Make sure your costume is the correct size to prevent tripping. If a mask is involved, test it to make sure it doesn’t restrict your vision
- Test your makeup beforehand and choose non-toxic makeup. Face paint can cause allergies and cause skin irritation and injury. Check FDA Approved list of color additives Make sure the bright colors of makeup you want to use are safe
- avoid decorative or colored contact lenses Unless purchased and prescribed by a licensed ophthalmologist.
3. Who will supervise?
There is safety in numbers and that includes proper supervision.
- Choose responsible adults to accompany children on neighborhood patrols
- Supervise children under 12 while trick-or-treating
- Consider trick-or-treating with another family member
- Stick to trick or treat times set by your town
4. How can I be sure my Halloween treats are safe?
Halloween isn’t without treats, but you can keep the scare away by taking precautions.
- Examine all candies before allowing your child to chew. Remove choking hazards and look for signs of tampering such as odd looks, pinholes, and tears.discard anything suspicious
- Receive only packaged candy and unwrap safely. Wash hands after opening and before eating candy (assuming others have soiled their hands)
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- participate teal pumpkin project To let your neighbors know that you offer non-food accessories and allergy-safe treats for children with food allergies
5. Have you discussed safety awareness?
Teach (and remind) kids to avoid danger before it happens.
- Keep away from animals and strange pets on the way.If you don’t know them, avoid them
- Never enter a stranger’s house or car
- Watch out for cars turning and backing up.Make eye contact with the driver before crossing
- Stay in familiar, well-lit areas and stick together
- don’t eat snacks before going home
- Keep your head up, keep your device in your pocket, and be aware of your surroundings
- If older children go out alone, agree on acceptable routes and specific return times
6. What health precautions should I take?
Halloween tends to be a social holiday, and concern over the spread of germs has always been a consideration.
- If you are unwell, do not open the door to trick or treat.Turn off the lights and keep social distance
- If you feel unwell please stay home and plan to have another adult accompany your child
- unless you high risk COVID-19 No need to wear a mask.Practice common sense safety keep yourself and others safe
- Use scoops to hand out treats instead of kids reaching for candy bowls
- please consider candy slide or a grab and go bag
- Wash hands with soap and running water before leaving home and after returning home
If you’re not confident about hanging around the neighborhood this year, throw a party at home with your family instead. You can hold a hunt. Holidays are something you make for yourself, so stay safe and healthy, indoors and outdoors.
