Protecting Your Child At Halloween!
Did you know many Halloween injuries are caused by falls - often from shoes
that are too big or costumes that are too long? While Halloween is a great
day to allow our children's imaginations to run wild, we need to do
our best to make sure they are happy and safe trick or treating.
Here are a few safety tips.
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- All costumes should fit properly. Smaller children should not have high-heel shoes, long dresses or capes to prevent them getting tangled and falling.
- If your child is not going trick-or-treating with a parent make sure they are with a group of at least three friends. Teach them to watch out for their group and keep every child in their group visible.
- Give your child a flashlight to light their path as they walk between homes and down under-lite driveways.
- Try to avoid masks - use non-toxic make-up to create the look your child requires.
- Plan out a route for your children and make sure they stick to it so you can find them if you need to.
- Put reflective tape on the costume and the candy bag.
- Make sure kids stay on the sidewalk and use caution when crossing the road.
- Don't allow children to approach houses that are dark.
- Make sure costumes only have plastic accessories.
- Don't let your children sample treats until you have had a chance to go through them
- Always have a curfew for kids going out on their own and make sure they have a watch!
Homeowners have a role to play as well - make sure to make your driveway/walkway is well-lit and clutter free. Have any other great Halloween safety tips? Send them in to us. Here's wishing you a world-class Halloween!