Halloween is one of the most highly anticipated days for kids: dressing up in costumes, attending parties, and eating delicious treats. Here are some tips for you and them to keep in mind for a happy and safe Halloween!
Walk safely while trick or treating. It"s easy to get so excited on Halloween that you dart into traffic. Observe standard walking guidelines on Halloween such as crossing streets in crosswalks, making eye contact with drivers, and watching for cars that are turning.
Take a flashlight for trick or treating in the dark. Trick or treating in the dark is a fun activity, but dark is dark. Carry a lit flashlight or glow sticks.
Only visit well-lit houses. While trick or treating, stick to houses that have the lights on and are clearly ready for trick or treaters (i.e. there are pumpkins on the porch), avoiding the dark homes.
If you"re under 12, stay with an adult. Kids that are 11 and younger should go trick or treating with parents or other trusted adults.
Select a costume that is both creative and safe. The last thing that you want is to spend all night tripping over a dress that is too big, or stumbling over curbs because your head piece interferes with your vision.
Test make-up ahead of time. Wearing face paint or make-up is a great alternative to a mask, which can obstruct your view. Test the products before Halloween night to make sure that you don"t have an allergic reaction or severe irritation.
Don"t take homemade Halloween treats. You should only accept store bought Halloween candy and other treats -- steer clear of anything that doesn"t come in a store wrapper, or that may have been tampered with.
Limit the amount of candy that you eat on Halloween. It can be tempting to eat as much mouth-watering candy as possible on Halloween night. Don"t ruin an otherwise great night with a bad stomach ache. Save the majority of the candy for later.
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