A little preparation can ensure that you reduce the risk of injury this Halloween. Protect your family as well as all of the other little trick or treaters this holiday.
If you are giving out candy and treats this Halloween, first example your porch, walkways and yard for possible hazards. Put away anything that could be tripped over, such as sprinklers, hoses, tools and toys. Make sure that your door, walkway and yard are well lit. Avoid hanging heavy decorations that could cause injury if they fall.
That should do it for those visiting your home. Now lets talk about keeping your own trick or treaters or party goers safe and sound.
Although teens and preteens love them, avoid decorative contacts unless they are fitted by a an eye care professional and come with a prescription. Contact lens fittings can run as much as $100 without the actual contacts, so the added expense should be enough to be a deterrent for most young people.
Give a thorough going over with kids costumes. Masks should have adequate eye holes and be easy to breath through. If not, consider face painting instead. Remove all paint as soon as possible to avoid any issues with skin irritation.
Sometimes costumes come with boots that make it difficult to walk. Consider leaving these at home to avoid trips and falls.
With the popularity of dark costumes such as zombies, witches, Harry Potter and Batman costumes, you may find that your kids are difficult to see at night especially by vehicles on the road. Add reflective tape if needed, and provide each child with a flashlight or strong glow sticks. Make sure young children are accompanied at all times by adults and older kids have fully charged cell phones, if they will be venturing out alone.
Of course, go over all of the family safety rules, such as crossing the street correctly and not getting into a house or car while trick or treating.
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