Fall/Halloween

Trick-Or-Treat

Helpful tips from the National Safety Council.
www.nsc.org

All costumes, wigs and accessories should be fire-resistant
If children are out after dark, fasten reflective tape to their costumes and bags, or give them glow sticks
Opt for nontoxic Halloween makeup over masks, which can obscure vision; always test makeup in a small area first to see if any irritation develops
Remove makeup before children go to bed to prevent skin and eye irritation

Keep these tips in mind when your children are out on Halloween night:

A responsible adult should accompany young children on the neighborhood rounds
If older children are going alone, plan an acceptable route and agree on a specific time they should return home
Instruct children to travel only in familiar, well-lit areas and stick with their friends
Tell your children not to eat any treats until they return home, and take care to avoid any food allergies
Children and adults are reminded to put electronic devices down, keep heads up and walk, don't run, across the street
Always cross at marked intersections with painted crosswalks and avoid walking in the street whenever possible.
Teach children never to enter a stranger's home or car