Halloween Safety

Some of the most important Halloween Safety Tips.

* a responsible adult should accompany the kids when they go trick-or-treating
* even teens should travel in groups and stick to areas that they know
* walk along a well lit route
* never enter homes or apartments
* be especially careful of traffic
* avoid dark clothing
* have reflective tape on costumes if you will be out after dark
* avoid masks that decrease your peripheral vision
* have child's name, address, and telephone number tucked inside a pocket
* walk; do not run, from house to house
* walk on sidewalks, not in the street
* do not cross yards and lawns where you cannot see objects or could come across uneven terrain which causes you to fall
* don’t accept any rides from strangers or talk to them either
* always know where you are
* avoid pets you don’t know
* treat bags carried by youngsters should be light-colored or trimmed with reflective tape if children are allowed out after dark
* advise your kids not to eat any treat before they come home
* after your kids bring home their treats, inspect everything in their treat bag
* wash fruit and slice into small pieces
* check for any holes in candy or candy bars or partially open candies
* throw out baked goods that are homemade, unless you know the origin
* when in doubt, throw it out

I found another good article on Halloween Safety over at http://www.grandparichardskids.com/article/halloween-safety.