How to Keep Kids Safe on Halloween

Halloween is a fun and exciting time for kids, and it's important to ensure the safety of your children.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. 

   Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. Be sure that shoes fit well and costume length don't cause tripping. Also, be certain that sleeves are kept away from burning pumpkins.

2. When shopping or preparing costumes, be sure purchase or use materials that are flame resistant. If a sword, cane or stick is part of the outfit, be certain that they aren't too long or sharp.

3. 

   Consider giving your child a small flashlight, and also you can apply reflective tape on their shoes for better visibility. A simple an effective solution is to use Glow sticks.

4. 

   At your home: remove things such as door mats, potted plants, garden hoses etc that a child may trip over. Do not water your lawn in advance of trick-or-treaters (this will not deter them from walking on your grass, instead it causes a slipping hazard). Always keep your pets restrained from being able to contact visitors.

Tips & Warnings

• It may be wise to write your telephone number or contact info on a card and attach it to little one's outfit, in the event they get lost. Use the necessary common sense cautions when apply any personal info. Do not use names. Maybe just a cell phone etc.

[catnight]

on 12/4/2008 Even better, our local mall hosts halloween and the local church does games every year. Warm, well lit, and a public place, its safer than in the dark, still keep kids close, crowds unfortunatly can hold predators indoors or out.

[pianistic]

on 11/9/2008 Great!