Safe Halloween Tips

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For many people, fall events like Halloween and Harvest Day are fun times to dress up in costumes, go trick-or-treating, attend parties, and eat yummy treats. These events are also opportunities to provide nutritious snacks, get physical activity, and focus on safety. Below are tips to help make the festivities fun and safe for trick-or-treaters and party guests.



Swords, knives, and similar costume accessories should be short, soft, and flexible.

Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult.

Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see you.



Examine all treats before eating them for choking hazards and tampering. Limit the amount of treats you eat.
 

Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating to help you see and others see you.

Always test make-up in a small area first and remove it before bedtime to prevent skin and eye irritation.

Look both ways before crossing the street and use established crosswalks wherever possible.

Lower your risk for serious eye injury by not wearing decorative contact lenses.

Only walk on sidewalks or on the far edge of the road facing traffic to stay safe.

Wear well-fitting masks, costumes, and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips, and falls.
Eat only commercially-wrapped treats. Avoid eating homemade treats unless you know the chef well.

Entering homes for treats should be avoided unless accompanied by a trusted adult.

Never walk near lit candles or luminaries. Be sure to wear flame-resistant costumes.



Expecting trick-or-treaters or party guests?

  • Provide healthier treats for trick-or-treaters, such as individual packs of raisins, trail mix, and pretzels. For party guests, offer a variety of fruits, vegetables, and cheeses.

  • Use party games and trick-or-treat time as an opportunity for kids to get their daily dose of 60 minutes of physical activity.

  • Be sure walking areas and stairs are well-lit and free of obstacles that could result in falls.

  • Keep candle-lit jack-o’-lanterns and luminaries away from doorsteps, walkways, landings, and curtains. Place them on sturdy tables, keep them out of the reach of pets and small children, and never leave them unattended.

  • You're planning an awesome Halloween bash, but you don't want your guests chowing down on candy all night. Use a pumpkin, bat, ghost, or other ghoulish cookie cutter to cut shapes out of soft flour or corn tortillas and bake until they get crispy. Top with low-fat cheese for a calcium kick and serve up this frightful treat that's sure to please any ghost or ghoul.

  • Remind drivers to watch out for trick-or-treaters and to drive safely.


Follow these tips to help make the festivities fun and safe for everyone!



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