Halloween “Trick or Treater” Safety Tips

The night of Halloween can be very exciting for children, the anticipation of going trick-or-treating just drive’s them crazy. Asking you every five minutes “is it time to go yet”. You decorate the outside the house, place your pumpkins on the porch and get the candy ready, but do you take in consideration the safety required when going from door to door in the dark? Below are some helpful safety tips for everyone to remember. Tips for keeping your children safe and your yard safe for the trick-or-trreaters.

Trick-or Treaters:

Carry a flashlight-Have your Children wear something that glo’s (like a glo stick, glo bracelet/necklace or light up shoes work great too)

Trick-or Treat in familiar neighborhoods, plan your route in advance

Wear shoes that fit (tennis shoes are your best bet)

No dragging Costumes (be sure the costume is comfortable)

Costume mask must be comfortable and provide adiquete visiability for the child.

Always walk never allow your children to run, when dark outside your child may not see an obstacle in the road or grass.

Leave Props (knives,swords etc….) at home, though they may be great for a party, not particular fun on Halloween night, because usually you end up carry them.

Only trick-or-treat at lit homes

Keep your children hydrated, bring something for them to drink.

Bring a practical bag or container to carry the trick-or-treaters loot, the easier to carry the less likely you will end up carry the bag

Don’t trick-or-treat after 9:00 p.m.

Trick-or-Treat Tips for the Parents

Feed your children dinner or a snack before going trick-or treating.

Always accompany your children while trick-or treating.

Be sure the costume your child is wearing is flame retardant.

Have your children use the bathroom before you leave.

Never allow your children to eat the candy before you have inspected the candy.

Resident/Homeowner Trick-or-Treat Tips

Keep your yard,sidewalk or porch, free of anything children might trip on.

Think safety when decorating your home, keep those pumpkins with candles lit in them where children won’t catch their costumes on them or try to reach inside.

Keep your home well lit and inviting to the trick-or-treaters.

Keep your pets secured or put away in the house, this is not only good for the trick-or-treaters, your pet will appreciate it as well.

If you follows these safety tips you are sure to have a great trick-or-treat night with your children.