Halloween Safety Tips

When we think about Halloween, what comes to mind are costumes and candy. But you also shouldn't forget about safety. Here are a few tips!

Add reflective tape to your kids' costumes to make sure they,re visible at night;
Choose a short costume to avoid tripping;
Avoid masks: they could impair your children's vision and hearing. Make-up will have the same impressive effect, but your kids will be much safer;
If your kids are old enough, give them flashlights. They'll see better and be more visible to motorists;
If your kids are only with friends and unaccompanied by adults, ask for their itinerary and the time they'll return;
Make sure they visit houses as a group or with an adult and always wait outside;
Have them visit houses on one side of the street at a time, to avoid criss-crossing, and watch out for cars;
Warn them of the dangers of getting too close to a car and to never get in a car without your permission;
Check their haul of candy with them.

Carved pumpkins are cool, but watch how you use that knife!
Dress up! But even for you, it's best to avoid masks. If you really want to wear one, make sure your vision is not impaired;
If you're entertaining, candles can create a nice gloomy atmosphere. Avoid placing them in a way that they could fall or set one of your guests on fire;
Avoid cumbersome costume accessories. They could be hazardous (and more importantly, they could get caught up in one of those unsupervised candles!);
If you drink, don't drive. Make alternate plans to get home. Choosing a designated driver or taking a taxi is always wiser!