Fall celebrations like Halloween and Harvest Day are fun times for children, who can dress up in costumes, enjoy parties, and eat yummy treats. These celebrations also provide a chance to give out healthy snacks, get physical activity, and focus on safety. Anytime a child has an accident, it's tragic. Having your child get hurt any day of the year would be horrible, but the last thing that you want to happen is for your child to be hurt on a holiday, like Halloween. It would forever live in the minds of the child and family, ruining that special time of year.
Kids are excited, first parents need to make sure their kids know what to do in order to have fun and stay safe.” Whether the little one wants to be a ghost, a princess or a superhero, parents can help keep them safe by following some Halloween safety advice:
Halloween Safety Guide for the whole family.
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Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating to help you see and others see you. Make sure you walk and not run fro house to house.
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Always test make-up in a small area first. Remove it before bedtime to prevent possible skin and eye irritation.
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Look both ways before crossing the street. Use established crosswalks.
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Lower your risk for serious eye injury by not wearing decorative contact lenses.
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Only walk on sidewalks. If not possible, walk along the far edge of the road facing traffic.
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Wear well-fitting masks, costumes, and shoes to avoid blocking vision trips, and falls.
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Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid eating homemade treats made by strangers.
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Enter homes only if you're with a trusted adult. Only visit well-lit houses. Don't stop at dark houses. Never accept rides from strangers.
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Never walk near lit candles or luminaries. Be sure to wear flame resistant costumes.