Trick Or Treating Safety At Halloween

Halloween is a fun fall holiday that is full of many traditions and celebrations. Children often dress up in costumes, attend parties or parades and eat seasonal treats. Unfortunately, Halloween has some safety risks. Adhering to the following guidelines can help keep everyone safe and able to enjoy the holiday.

Trick-or-Treating Safety

Children should never go trick-or-treating alone. They should always go in a group that includes adults until they are old enough to stay with a group of friends. When walking from house-to-house, it's a good idea to always stay on a sidewalk or as far on the edge of the road as possible to avoid traffic. When crossing the street, always walk in a crosswalk or at a corner, if a crosswalk isn't available. Reflective tape that is placed strategically on a trick-or-treating bag or costume can also help drivers to be aware of children who are out in the neighborhood. …show more content…
Don't go to dark houses that are poorly lit. Using a flashlight while walking can help children from tripping or falling, particularly if walking in a costume is difficult. If someone invites children inside of the home, never go in unless the person in well-known. Children should also never accept rides from strangers.

Food Safety

Candy that is received from trick-or-treating should only be eaten if it was factory wrapped. It is never a good idea to accept homemade treats from strangers. Though instances of placing sharp objects or poisoning candy are extremely rare, with the majority of cases being done by parents, it's always a good idea to examine children's candy before any is consumed. Look for evidence of tampering, such as small holes, tears or rips in the candy wrappers. Candy that poses a choking hazard for young children, such as gum, should be removed from the bag before the child consumes it.

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