For young children, Halloween night is one of the best of the year, but trick-or-treating can be dangerous if kids and parents aren’t careful.
Halloween is an observance celebrated in much of the Western world on the night of October 31st, with children dressed in costumes and going door-to-door collecting sweets and having fun.
Children, specially our little ones, need to be protected by dressing them in bright or reflective colors and after accompanying them on that special night; we should always inspect their treats.
Children should not accept or eat candy that isn’t commercially wrapped. They should wait until they get home to eat their candy. Parents should dispose of homemade items from their child’s goodie bag, as well as small items that may be a choking hazard. Inspect candy for suspicious markings and tampering, and discard. Preferably, take your child only to homes you are familiar with or private places where you know all the parties.
For parents, Reader’s Digest magazine has these safety tips: Plan a route in advance, wear comfy shoes, stay well-lit, make sure all costumes are short, avoid masks, masks can make it difficult for your child to see or breathe. If possible, skip the mask altogether and use non-toxic make-up to complete the costume instead.
Halloween is fun and it should be kept that way.
