| People from all over the world often associate | | | | * If you are given treats, don't eat them |
| Halloween with fun and treats. Parents allow their | | | | immediately. Instead, bring them home before |
| children to go out and enjoy their trick and treat | | | | eating so parents can inspect them. |
| activities, without thinking about their child's safety | | | | * Use costume swords and knives that are not |
| to some degree. The truth is, Halloween is not | | | | sharp and rigid. You can consider the flexible ones, |
| just about fun and treats. Several reports have | | | | instead. |
| revealed that compared to the other usual nights, | | | | * Walk on the neighborhoods with flashlights. |
| the Halloween nights are more dangerous to | | | | * Stay on sidewalks and avoid crossing yards. |
| children ages 5 to 11. A large number of children | | | | * If you want to cross the street, cross at the |
| were killed and injured during Halloween nights and | | | | corner, not between parked cars. |
| this happens primarily because of lack of parent's | | | | * Stay together in a group before crossing. |
| supervision. | | | | * If possible, choose and wear clothing that are |
| So what should parents do to prevent their | | | | bright, reflective and flame retardant. |
| children from getting injured at Halloween? How | | | | * Don't wear masks for that will only obstruct |
| can they help their children have a safe and fun | | | | your vision. Try to use face paint. |
| Halloween? | | | | * Don't wear baggy or oversized costumes to |
| There are a lot of things that parents can do for | | | | prevent tripping. |
| their child's safety at Halloween. To know more | | | | Halloween Child Safety Tips for Parents: |
| about the most advisable Halloween child safety | | | | * Don't let your children age below 12 to go out |
| strategies, just read on below some of the worth | | | | at Halloween nights by themselves. For ultimate |
| noting Halloween child safety tips that are perfect | | | | Halloween childen safety, it is best to supervise |
| for parents, guardians and children as well. | | | | them and their outing. |
| Halloween Child Safety Tips for Children: | | | | * Set a curfew for older children. |
| * It is a rule of thumb for small children to go | | | | * Prepare homes for tricks or treaters by |
| only to a well-lit house and remain only on porches | | | | cleaning and clearing your porches, sidewalks, and |
| rather than entering the house. | | | | lawns. |
| * It is important to engage on trick or treat | | | | * Inspect candies and candy wrappers for safety |
| activities with a number of peers with you. If | | | | before letting the children eat them. |
| possible, a small child traveling in small groups | | | | * Make sure that the pedestrian area is safe for |
| should be accompanied by an adult. | | | | trick or treaters. |
| * For ultimate Halloween child safety, it is best to | | | | * If you are driving, watch for children crossing |
| keep and know phone numbers and carry coins | | | | the streets. Drive safely and slowly. |
| or cell phone for emergency calls. | | | | Those basically are the Halloween child safety tips. |
| * Prepare name tags with addresses and | | | | Just follow them and your children will surely have |
| attached them to Halloween costumes. | | | | a fun and enjoyable Halloween experience. |