Friday, October 9, 2015

TRICK OR TREATING SUGGESTIONS FOR A FUN, SAFE HOLIDAY



Halloween is just around the corner, so it is the right time to remind ourselves and the kids in our lives to be safe because there is nothing fun about a trip to the Emergency Room.

COSTUMES:



· Swords, knives, and other costume accessories should be short, soft, and flexible.
· Always test make-up in a small area first. Remove it before bedtime to prevent possible skin and eye irritation

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

· Wear well-fitting masks, costumes, and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips, and falls. If the hem is too long, cut it.
Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. Make sure that shoes fit well and that costumes are short enough to prevent tripping, entanglement or contact with flame.
Consider adding reflective tape to costumes and trick-or-treat bags for greater visibility.
When shopping for costumes, wigs and accessories, look for and purchase those with a label clearly indicating they are flame resistant.

TRICK OR TREATING

· Make sure that children under 12 have an adult with them at all times. If your children are trick or treating with another adult, don’t feel funny about talking about your requirements for your child (see below)

· Provide your child with a flashlight if he/she will be going after dark. Perhaps also place some reflective tape on their costume and bag.

· Remind kids to look both ways when crossing the street and walk, don’t run, from house to house. Older neighborhoods often have concrete sidewalks that are cracked and broken.

· They should always walk on the sidewalk. If there is no sidewalk, as close to the edge of the street as possible.

· No eating candy while trick or treating.

· Children should never enter anyone’s home unless the person at the door is someone you have already approved for your child to visit. If not, just tell them to say, “No thank you.” And then leave.

· Never walk near lit candles or luminaries.
For chaperones: Put electronic devices down and keep heads up and keep your eye on the children every minute.

· Think about giving your child a cell phone; show them how to call home and 911.
Watch for cars that are turning or backing up. Teach children to never dart out into the street or cross between parked cars.
If your older children are going alone, plan and review the route that is acceptable to you. Agree on a specific time when they should return home.
Law enforcement authorities should be notified immediately of any suspicious or unlawful activity.

HEALTHY HALLOWEEN
A good meal prior to parties and trick-or-treating will discourage youngsters from filling up on Halloween treats.
Consider purchasing non-food treats for those who visit your home, such as coloring books or pens and pencils.
Wait until children are home to sort and check treats. Though tampering is rare, a responsible adult should closely examine all treats and throw away any spoiled, unwrapped or suspicious items.
Try to ration treats for the days following Halloween.

PUMPKIN CARVING
Small children should never carve pumpkins. Children can draw a face with markers. Then parents can do the cutting.
Consider purchasing stickers and other ways to decorate the pumpkins without needing knife.
Consider using a flashlight or glow stick instead of a candle to light your pumpkin. If you do use a candle, a votive candle is safest.
Candlelit pumpkins should be placed on a sturdy table, away from curtains and other flammable objects, and should never be left unattended.

Halloween should be fun, but some rules can help if from going from fun to disaster.



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