During the excitement of a holiday or special day like Halloween, often safety and common sense are neglected. Take care before the big day. Here's an article from Farmers Insurance...
Kids love Halloween: Help keep them safe
Remember getting all dressed up in your costume to go trick-or-treating? Witches, goblins, superheroes — all that and free candy too. To keep it fun, everyone needs to stay safe. Here are some tips to help make sure your kids have a safe and happy Halloween.
- When your child goes trick-or-treating, send a responsible adult or older teenager along.
- Walk on the sidewalks, not in the street.
- Cross only at corners.
- Plan your route and share it with your family.
- Carry a flashlight.
- Accept treats at the door; never go inside.
- Be cautious of animals.
- Always inspect treats before letting your children eat them.
- Wear clothing with reflective tape or markers.
- Visit homes that have the porch light on.
- Make sure your children’s costumes are non-flammable.
- Check to see that costumes are short enough that children won’t trip.
- Consider using Halloween face makeup in lieu of masks, which can limit children’s vision.
If you are a homeowner:
- Make sure your yard is clear of ladders, hoses, dog leashes and any other items that can trip a youngster.
- Keep your pets indoors and away from trick-or-treaters.
- Place candles and jack-o’-lanterns away from where trick-or-treaters may be walking.
- Make sure paper decorations cannot be blown into the way of a candle.
- Provide healthy food alternatives that are in sealed packages for trick-or-treaters. Put your address label on each packet, so parents know where the treats came from and that they’re safe.
- Non-food treats are fun too, such as coins, plastic rings, stickers and the like.
Halloween is an exciting time of year for kids. Make sure your kids have tons of fun and get lots of candy. Be trick-or-treat savvy and you can help ensure they have a safe holiday as well.
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