This comes straight from my hubby who is a police officer!
Halloween Safety Tips for KidsCostumes:My costume is short and snug
Baggy sleeves, big capes, puffy skirts can trip you up and catch fire if they brush against
jack-o-lanterns or candle flames.
My shoes fit
Big Floppy shoes (clown shoes, adult shoes) that are hard to walk in
may make you fall.
My costume props are flexible
Costume props can hurt you badly if you fall. Make sure swords, knives, etc.
are made of flexible plastic or rubber.
The eyeholes in my mask are wide enough
Make sure if you wear a mask that it fits you properly and the eye-holes allow you to see
fully. Don’t wear a mask that is too loose; it can slop and block your vision. Even better,
paint your face instead of wearing a mask. Make-up is a better option over masks.
Streets:Drivers can see my costume in the dark
Be original with a glow in the dark costume by attaching some reflective tape and stickers.
Attach glow sticks to your costume.
I’m trick or treating in a group
Don’t go it alone while trick or treating. Kids, if you’re under age 13, make sure you go with
an adult. Older kids should always go with buddies.
I cross the streets at crosswalks and intersections
Stop at street corners. Look left, right and left again before crossing, and don’t cross
between parked cars! Remember, never step into the street without looking to see if a
vehicle is coming.
Treats:I make sure my parents check my treats before I eat them
Pick only wrapped candy when you trick or treat. Ask your parents to check all treats to
make sure they are safe.
BE SAFE and HAVE FUN!