Halloween Safety: 13 Don't-Miss Safety Tips!

Halloween is traditionally a time for costumes, parties, parades, and treats; as parents, however, safety is never far from our minds! Sadly, CDC data shows that almost four times as many children (age 5-14) are killed while walking on Halloween evening compared to other evenings of the year.  In addition, many children are injured every Halloween; particularly by slips and falls. The good news is that most Halloween-related injuries are preventable if parents closely supervise school-aged children during trick-or-treating and remember these basic tips adapted from the National Safety Council:


Remind your children that they should:


Go only to well-lit houses and never enter houses.
Travel in small groups, with an adult.
Carry a cell phone and know how to reach a parent and call 911.
Have their name & phone number printed on their costume (or use a SafetyTat).
Bring treats home prior to eating so they can be inspected for tainting/spoilage.
Wear well-fitting, reflective, flame-retardant clothing and shoes.
Use face paint instead of masks.
Avoid wearing hats that will slide over their eyes.
Avoid carrying sharp or rigid costume knives or swords.
Use flashlights, stay on sidewalks, and avoid crossing yards.
Cross streets at the corner, use crosswalks, and avoid crossing between parked cars.
Stop at all corners and stay together in a group before crossing.
Always look left, right, and left again before crossing the street.

Have a safe and happy Halloween!




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