With Halloween right around the corner, we’ve gathered these tips to make sure you have a healthy and safe holiday!
Costumes
- Choose costumes that are light in color
- Add reflective tape to costumes and bags
- Make sure costumes are well fitting to prevent tripping
- Opt for non-toxic makeup or hats instead of masks that could obscure vision
- Remove makeup before bed to prevent skin and eye irritation
- Look for costumes and accessories that say they are “flame resistant”
- Dress for the weather
Trick-or-Treating
- Children should be accompanied by an adult
- Kids going out with friends should be in a group of at least 3
- Bring a cellphone and a flashlight
- Do not visit homes that are not well-lit
- Use sidewalks when possible
- Work your way up one side of the street and then the other- don’t criss-cross back and forth
At Home
- Turn on outdoor lights- replace burnt-out bulbs
- Remove any tripping hazards from your yard
- Use an alternative to candles in your pumpkins (such as battery operated candles)
- Sweep leaves off your pathways
- Consider giving out other treats such as stickers in case a child has a food allergy