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SAFE Do you remember how much fun it was to get dressed up as your favorite action hero, cartoon character or princess and go door-to-door for Halloween treats? Well, your children now get to experience that same joy. Just at your parents did for you, now it’s your turn to prevent Halloween accidents and injuries by supervising your children closely. Here are some safety tips to help you out.
Costume SAFETY >>> Being spooky shouldn't be dangerous
Pumpkin Carving Safety: Avoid a Halloween butchering Yes, pumpkin carving is fun. But it can turn Halloween into a nightmare, too. Remember, your goal is to carve the pumpkin and not yourself! Prevent a sprint for the first aid kit or the emergency room by following these tips.
Set up your carving workstation on a well-lit dry surface. You don’t want those pumpkins to slip and slide! Don’t let kids carve! They can help by decorating with glue sticks and glitter, magic markers and other childfriendly materials.
Utilize pumpkin carving kits. A serrated pumpkin saw is safer to use than a sharp knife.
Always cut away from yourself and cut in small controlled strokes.
No matter what kind of costume your child will be wearing this Halloween, make sure it passes the safety test. Here's how to give any costume a quick safety makeover. Do not let children wear costumes that are long, baggy or loose, as they are tripping hazards and are hard to walk in. Choose costumes, wigs and accessories made from fire-retardant material. Select brightly colored costumes so that motorists can see children as they trick-or-treat. Buy face make-up that is labeled “FDA Approved” or “Non-Toxic” to avoid adverse allergic reactions. Place reflective tape on your children’s costumes and candy buckets if they are going trick-or-treating at night. This will make them more visible to motorists.
Trick-Or-Treating SAFETY >>> Mind these safety tips to make sure the only howls are of fun & laughter Ghosts, goblins ghouls and things that go bump in the night. Make sure that Halloween stays spooky and safe for everyone.
Remind children to walk only on the sidewalk and look both ways before crossing the street. Instruct children to never enter someone’s home to receive candy unless you are with them. Do not allow children under age 12 to trick-ortreat alone, and help older children plan out a safe route before they leave the house.
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Instruct children to never approach a car to accept treats. Once your children get home, inspect their candy and throw away treats that are unwrapped, homemade or suspicious looking. Do not allow young children to eat hard candy, gum or items with small ingredients such as peanuts since these treats are all choking hazards.