what are some good safety tips for Halloween?

Answer 1

Here are 13 saftey tips

1-Accompany your kids if you don’t think they’re old enough to trick-or-treat on their own.
2-If they’re old enough to trick-or-treat without an adult, tell your kids to stay in a group.
3-Designate a route before your kids begin trick-or-treating, and make sure they stick to it.
4-Have your kids trick-or-treat in areas where there are a lot of people around. They should also avoid taking short-cuts through alleys and parking lots.
5-Ensure your kids only visit houses with lights on. And, you might also suggest the houses they visit have some sort of Halloween decoration on the porch.
6-Make sure your kids don’t go inside someone’s house. 7-They can get their candy from the porch.
8-Dress your kids in a bright costume so others can see them. If their costume is dark, have your kids wear reflective strips or carry a glow stick or flashlight.
9-Goes without saying but just in case you forget, ensure your kids’ costumes aren’t so long that they can trip over them.
10-Instead of masks, have your kids wear make-up so they can see better.
11-Check your kids’ candy before they eat it. Throw out any candy that is not in its original wrapper or looks like it has been tampered with.
12-Tell your kids to never accept a ride or go anywhere with a stranger.
13-Encourage your kids to follow all the regular rules for walking around. That includes looking both ways before crossing, obeying all traffic laws and using cross walks and crossing lights where available.
Finally, make sure your kids have tons of fun and get lots and lots of candy

Answer 2

I was just discussing this topic with some friends who have children. Although I do not have children myself, my partner and I have 12 nieces and nephews between us. So I can assure you all that I have many of the same concerns as many parents do.

My partner owns her own Bar/ Restaurant that has a hall that can accommodate near 200 people. Most of the clientele have children, nieces and nephews and grand children whom are currently trick or treating. You can hear this very topic along with similar occasions where children seem to be more vulnerable being discussed by them.

So my partner and I had a an Epiphany(?). Why not throw a Halloween party for them in the hall? That way they are close and surrounded by people who care. We could decorate the hall like a haunted house and they could trick or treat through the maze, play games, sing karaoke and have fun without having to worry if it's safe or not.
I remember my parents and friends parents doing this when I was a child. Hope this helps. (Sorry for being so long.)

Answer 3

Always send at least one adult for every 4-5 children. I dont care if they're teenagers-there should be an adult around in case of an emergency.
Take a flashlight with you because there will be dark places and it's better to be safe than step in a hole or something.
Make sure your children dont eat anything from the candy bag along the way. Wait til you get home and go through it thouroughly there.
Know the route you're going to take and dont go too far out of your normal neighborhood boundaries.
Make a note of any people that dont appear to have children with them. Child predators have been known to count on the dark and the crowds to snatch a lone child.
Carry your cell phone with you and dont hesitate to call 911 if you see something you think is suspicious. Better safe than sorry.

Answer 4

No 1. to me. Be familiar with the neighbor.
2. Pick out a plan where you start and where U should stop.
3. Be a group. Know who's who & who U see where and where. Pay attention. Don't get distracted.
4. From 1 block to another. Make sure everyone's there. Before leaving that block. Do the same at the end of the next one as you go.
5. Carry a cell phone and a flash light.
6. Happy trick or treat! last U know what to do. Check candies.

Answer 5

1. Don't eat any candy with broken wrappers or that is past its expiration date. Don't eat any baked goods from people you don't know or trust.

2. Don't trick-or-treat in neighborhoods that have high crime rates or do not have street lights.

3. Don't let your kids go off on their own-make sure that at least two people are in a group.

4. Look out an inconspicuous window to see who is at your door before you answer a knock or doorbell ring.

5. Don't leave any movable objects (other than tables and chairs and other heavy stuff) outside that you don't want pranked, defaced, or stolen.

6. Be prepared to clean up after pranksters, especially if you don't find the culprit!

Answer 6

Well, first of all DO NOT go trick-or-treating anytime after 10:00 PM if you live in a large city, but if you are inside the outskirts of town and you know everyone inside your neighborhood I beleive you will be ok. Make sure that the parent always stands in front and knocks on the door whenever leading kid house to house too becuase you can never tell whats happening on the other side of the door. Also you might wanna bring your cell phones, moneybags/ purses, first aid kits, and other good belongings if anything happens. Make sure your cell phone goes inside your pocket first becuase you can get help, and lots of other things from your phone. Another important thing is to keep your children supervised by you becuase they might run off to another house and there could be a murderer on the other side of the door.

Answer 7

If you are bringing children trick or treating I would definitely take a flashlight. Put reflective tape on costumes. Children that are younger don't usually do well wearing masks. (Most are poor fitting, vision can be impaired) They can get hot and uncomfortable.Take pictures with the mask on at home, then I would put make-up on the faces.
Don't wear costumes that are too long (tripping) or too big as they can get snagged on doorways.
I'd stay away from carrying props, Swords, plastic weapons, etc. (they can get heavy and then mom ends up having to lug them.) Comfortable sneakers or walking shoes, for moms and dads too. Dress in layers, coats can be bulky. Watch small fingers in door way jams. I only took my children to well lit houses, mostly to people we knew, not strangers.
No running on stairs. Apartment buildings and condos are easier than up and down stairs one house after the next. We would do one side of the street at a time. Not running back and forth crossing the street in the dark. Discuss some rules before you even leave (how to deal with strangers, not crossing streets alone, stay with a group. Etc )
An old pillowcase with some reflective tape won't rip open, and there's no cost of a wasted plastic pumpkin to hold candy. We also tried a piece of candy at home 1st. So (hopefully) kids wouldn't be tempted to eat treats before an adult could check them over after we got home. I would never keep some candy that appeared to be opened or tampered with. Sorry, but the same with fruit, plastic wrapped chips or cookies unless I KNEW the giver. Too many horror stories over razor blades and injected fruit. Sadly, this is the age we live in. When in doubt, throw it out! No matter how tired a pre-teen might be, Do NOT accept rides from strangers (I wouldn't even advise taking a ride from a casual neighbor)
Over the years I have also found that it is MUCH easier to take the kids to a local indoor mall. All the stores gave out candy, no steps to climb. Usually well lit with plenty of other kids there as well.
In fact my son always preferred this because each store was close to the other, he could cover more territory (One year 2 malls) and ended up with what he felt was
" better quality and quantity of
his loot! " We would always plan a central meeting place in case we got separated. I know it sounds like a lot, use common sense. It's better to be safe than sorry. Let's not forget our manners either. Far as I know "Please and Thank You" are much appreciated, and a good habit for kids to use. Remember, HAVE FUN and keep your self safe too.!!

Answer 8

Get together with another parent and both of you walk your kids as they "Trick or Treat".

Remember, your city or state should provide a web site for where pedophiles live. Federal law and/or state law forbids child sex offenders from giving out candy to children during Halloween.

Carry flashlights and a cell phone.

Oh and Happy Halloween.

Answer 9

1. Carry a flashlight
2. Make sure you're never alone - always T or T with a buddy.
3. Carry a bottle of water to prevent dehydration
4. Be completely visable to cars at all times.
5. Try not to wear a costume that's hard to walk in.

Those are the basics.

Answer 10

1.If they are going by themselves make sure their is at least 4 people in the group, make sure you trust all of them.
2.Bring a flashlight and glow sticks.
3. I personally recommend a parent to go with them, if they don't want to then stay farther away, but close enough to see them.
4. Don't wear all black, at least some white.
5. I only trick or treat at peoples houses with Halloween decorations, so you should do that too.
6.Make sure to check all candy, before eating any! Make sure its safe.
7.Don't go to any dangerous places, only safe neighborhoods.
8. Don't go trick or treating when its too late.
9. Have dinner first.
10.Make sure the costumes are safe.

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