Trick-or-Treat Safety Tips
Halloween is a great day for kids, but is also one in which caution and safety should be utilized. Here are some tips, some of which have been recommended by the National Safety Council.
* Ensure a parent or guardian accompanies the kids when they go out trick-or-treating.
* If you have older kids who are going out with friends, instruct them to stay within the neighborhood, and to walk along a well lit route.
* Do not enter homes or apartments without adult supervision.
* Only visit those homes in which you know the families.
* Remind them to look both ways when they cross the street. Kids who wear dark clothing are especially vulnerable to drivers who cannot see them at night.
* If your child is going out with a group of other children, ensure that his or her name, address, and telephone number is tucked inside his or her pocket. This is just in case they get separated from the group.
* Walk; do not run, from house to house.
* Walk on sidewalks, not in the street.
* Walk on the left side of the road, facing traffic if there are no sidewalks.
* Do not cross yards and lawns where they cannot see objects or come across uneven terrain can cause them to fall.
* Don’t accept any rides from strangers or talk to them either.
* Always know where you are.
* Avoid pets you don’t know.
* Treat bags carried by youngsters should be light-colored or trimmed with reflective tape if children are allowed out after dark.
* Masks can sometimes obstruct a child's vision. If masks are worn, they should have nose and mouth openings and large eye holes.
* Give your kids a time when they should return home.
* Advise your kids not to eat any treat before they come home.
* After your kids bring home their treats, inspect everything in their treat bag.
* Wash fruit and slice into small pieces.
* Check for any holes in candy or candy bars or partially open candies. Throw out baked goods that are homemade, unless you know the origin.
* When in doubt, throw it out.
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