Halloween Safety Tips Treat your kids to a safe Halloween
Dressing as their favorite characters and loading up on candy
make trick-or-treating a fun and memorable event for youngsters.
Be sure itâ€™s a safe activity as well. Here are some tips,
provided by the Center for Disease Control, to help protect your
little ghosts and goblins as they go door to door in search of
confectionary treasure. - Make sure costume accessories â€“
swords, knives, etc. â€“ are short, soft, and flexible to
prevent injury to the child as well as those around him or her.
- Make sure costumes are flame-resistant, and keep youngsters
away from lit candles or luminaries. - Before applying make-up
for a costume, test it on a small patch of skin first. Remove it
before bedtime to prevent skin and eye irritation. - Remind your
little ones to look both ways before crossing the street, and to
use established crosswalks wherever possible. - Have children
trick-or-treat in groups with a trusted adult. - Provide
flashlights to increase visibi