Halloween Safety Tips

Halloween is a favorite holiday for many kids, with the chance to dress up and go door to door in search of a treasure of sweet treats.  To ensure a safe Halloween for all involved, follow these safety guidelines and you and your little goblins will enjoy a fright night to remember:

- Make sure trick-or-treaters are supervised at all times   

- Stay in familiar neighborhoods

- Walk only on sidewalks, and cross the street at clearly-marked crosswalks

- Only visit houses where porch lights are on

- Look for costumes with white or light colored material, or give kids glow-in-the-dark novelty jewelry to help them been seen on Halloween night. 

- Carry flashlights to avoid unseen obstacles in the dark

- Trick-or-treat in groups

- If your kids are wearing masks, make sure they fit well and allow clear vision

- Make sure costumes don’t have long pants, cloaks or capes to avoid tripping

- Before kids enjoy their sweet treats, check all collected candy for open wrappers or candy that appears to have been tampered with
            

Concerned about taking your kids door-to-door?  Consider other fun ways to celebrate Halloween, such as a Halloween Scavenger Hunt.  Or find out How to “Boo” family, friends and neighbors!