Halloween Safety Tips

Halloween Safety Tips for Trick or Treating and Holiday Fun!

Have a safe and fun Halloween!

1. Instruct your older children to TAKE FRIENDS when “Trick or Treating.”

2. Make sure a TRUSTED ADULT, an older child, or you accompany your younger children when

“Trick or Treating.” A trusted adult is a person parents/guardians have come to rely on

and with whom they and their children feel comfortable. Discuss with your child who will

accompany him or her and make sure you are both comfortable with the choice.

3. Accompany, or make sure a trusted adult accompanies, your younger children to the door

of every home they approach. Become familiar with each home your child visits and the

people who are providing Halloween treats to your children.

4. Teach your children to only enter homes with your prior permission and only approach homes

that are well-lit both inside and outside.

5. Teach your children to NEVER approach a vehicle unless they are accompanied by you,

even if it appears no one is inside the vehicle.

6. Make sure your children wear reflective clothing and carry a flashlight or glow stick when

traveling during the evening hours.

7. Make sure your children are able to see and breathe properly and easily when using facial masks.

All costumes and masks should be clearly marked as flame resistant.

8. Teach your children to always stay in well-lit areas, never take shortcuts, and never go into

isolated areas.

9. Teach your children to stay alert for any suspicious incidents and report anything unusual to

you and/or law enforcement.

10. Teach your children if anyone tries to grab them to draw attention to themselves and loudly

yell “This person is trying to take me,” or “This person is not my father/mother.” Instruct your

children to make every effort to escape by walking, running, or pulling away; yelling; kicking;

attracting attention; and/or otherwise resisting.

11. Consider organizing or attending parties at home, in schools, or in community centers as a

good alternative to “Trick or Treating.”

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Source: http://www.missingkids.com/en_US/publications/NC89.pdf

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For many people, autumn events like Halloween and Harvest Day are fun times to dress up in costumes, go trick-or-treating, attend parties, and eat yummy treats. These events are also opportunities to provide nutritious snacks, get physical activity, and focus on safety.

Below are tips to help make the festivities fun and safe for trick-or-treaters and party guests.

Going trick-or-treating?

	Swords, knives, and similar costume accessories should be short, soft, and flexible.
	Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult.
	Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see you.
	Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating them. Limit the amount of treats you eat.
	Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating to help you see and others see you. Always WALK and don't run from house to house.
	Always test make-up in a small area first. Remove it before bedtime to prevent possible skin and eye irritation.
	Look both ways before crossing the street. Use established crosswalks wherever possible.
	Lower your risk for serious eye injury by not wearing decorative contact lenses.
	Only walk on sidewalks whenever possible, or on the far edge of the road facing traffic to stay safe.
	Wear well-fitting masks, costumes, and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips, and falls.
	Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid eating homemade treats made by strangers.
	Enter homes only if you're with a trusted adult.
	Never walk near lit candles or luminaries. Be sure to wear flame-resistant costumes.

Expecting trick-or-treaters or party guests?

• Provide healthier treats for trick-or-treaters such as low-calorie treats and drinks. For party guests, offer a variety of fruits, vegetables, and cheeses.
• Use party games and trick-or-treat time as an opportunity for kids to get their daily dose of 60 minutes of physical activity.
• Be sure walking areas and stairs are well-lit and free of obstacles that could result in falls.
• Keep candle-lit jack-o’-lanterns and luminaries away from doorsteps, walkways, landings, and curtains. Place them on sturdy tables, keep them out of the reach of pets and small children, and never leave them unattended.
• Remind drivers to watch out for trick-or-treaters and to drive safely.

Follow these tips to help make the festivities fun and safe for everyone!

Source: http://www.cdc.gov/family/halloween/

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