As I’ve written before, I am all for kids going out and getting candy on Halloween.
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Remind them to stay on the sidewalk, visit houses on one side of the street first, and to only cross the street at marked crosswalks.
Talk to your children about putting down their electronic devices when walking or crossing the street. Make sure dogs do not get into chocolate, which can be deadly to them, he added.
Be safe, Be seen: Use flashlights so you can see where you’re going and attach reflective tape to costumes and bags to help others see you.
Younger children should always be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
AAA says it’s risky because Halloween is the deadliest day of the year when it comes to children being struck by a vehicle while trick-or-treating.
Go trick’-or-treating with your child and, if possible, in a group.
The Red Cross also offered up a few tips when it comes to the safety of your party while you trick-or-treat.
Children should be reminded to walk with an adult, remain on well-lit streets, if sidewalks aren’t available, walk on the far edge of the roadway facing traffic, and never cross between parked cars or out of driveways.
It goes without saying that parents should insist their children never enter a stranger’s house.
Tell your children to bring home their candy to be inspected before they eat it. Put aside anything that looks suspicious.
Over the next three days, there will be plenty of Halloween-related or alternative activities for area children to enjoy, from traditional trick or treating to special events and parties. Costumes can be tons of fun, but they can also present hazards.
Keep an eye out for neighborhood dogs and understand that they can pose a threat when you approach their homes, the AAOS said.
Use make up instead of a mask so you can see.
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If doing the traditional pumpkin carving, make sure kids do it with an adult so that carving is fun and safe. If kids are too young to use the knife, let them draw the outline of the face on the pumpkin and the use their hands to scoop out the seeds. “We want all the little goblins to stay safe”.
