Halloween is one of the most exciting nights of the year for kids and families, but it also comes with some safety risks, especially after the sun goes down. While parents are checking candy, it’s just as important to plan for a safe trick-or-treating experience overall. Here are key tips to keep your little goblins and ghouls safe this Halloween:
Choose Safe Walking Shoes
Costumes may be the main event, but don’t let footwear be an afterthought. Avoid flimsy dress-up shoes or oversized boots that could cause trips and falls. Stick with closed-toe shoes or sneakers that provide traction and comfort for long walks.
Make Kids Visible
Dark costumes may look spooky, but they are difficult to see at night. Add reflective tape, glow sticks, or clip-on LED lights to costumes and treat bags to help drivers spot children easily. You can also find reflective Halloween gear that still looks festive!
Mask or No Mask? Make Your Child Easy to Spot
Masks can be fun, but they may block your child’s vision or make it harder to recognize them in a group. Consider face paint instead and label the inside of a mask with your telephone number or have your child wear an ID bracelet.
Move in a Group
There’s safety in numbers, so encourage children to trick-or-treat in groups. Even in a crowd, at least one adult should supervise young adventurers.
Plan for Fun
For older revelers going out without a parent, work together to plan a route and agree on a return time in advance.
These simple tips can help make Halloween fun and safe for everyone.
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