10 Halloween Trick-Or-Treating Safety Tips
Happy Halloween! The spookiest day of the year is fast approaching! According to the US Census Bureau, there are about 1 million potential trick-or-treaters between the ages of 5 and 14! That’s a lot of children and a lot of candy! With all these kids running around on Halloween, it’s important to keep safety as the top priority. These tips will help keep you and the little ones safe as they trick-or-treat.
- Always have a parent accompany children. Having an adult supervise children on their trick-or-treating adventure is the best way to ensure children’s safety.
- Use a flashlight. This will help illuminate dark areas where someone could trip and fall. Flashlights will also help cars see you on the road.
- Wear appropriate shoes. Though princesses may not always wear sneakers, it’s definitely the safer and more reasonable option. Opting for study shoes will reduce the risk of tripping and falling.
- Watch out for flammables. Be aware of candles in pumpkins or other flammable decorations. Make sure that costumes don’t catch on fire as they pass by.
- Only visit well-lit houses. Avoid going to dark or dimly lit houses. If someone invites you inside his or her house, only do so with the supervision of an adult.
- Never use store-bought contact lenses. They may give you an eye infection and can be dangerous. And when purchasing costumes, make sure they are labeled as non-flammable. Be aware of face-paint. Many face-paints are not regulated by the FDA and may cause reactions on sensitive skin.
- When walking out at night, try to stay on sidewalks or away from heavy traffic. Wear reflective tape to help cars see you in the dark.
- Only eat factory wrapped treats. Do not eat any treats that do not have wrappers or are homemade. It’s possible that they may contain something that can cause an allergy or reaction.
- Never accept rides from strangers. If you get caught somewhere far from where you are trying to go, call a friend, a taxi, ridesharing service, or parents for a ride. It’s never safe to get into a car if you do not know the driver.
- Look both ways before crossing the road. Though this may seem elementary, it’s important to check left and right to make sure there is no oncoming traffic. Many accidents are results of trick-or-treaters blindly running into the road.
This Halloween, be careful and have fun! Follow good and safe practices to make sure that Halloween is a safe experience. If something happens on Halloween, always have emergency contacts on hand. It’s also a good idea to have the number to your local emergency response teams – firefighters, police, and the hospital.
Have a safe and spooky Halloween!
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