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Halloween Safety Tips Every Parent Should Know!
"Trick or treat!" That's the phrase shouted with glee by many a youngster across the country every Halloween night. But before your ghosts and goblins trick or treat this year, parents should keep in mind these.
Everyone loves a good scare on Halloween, but not when it comes to child safety. There are several easy and effective behaviors that parents can share with kids to help reduce their risk of injury.
From the candy to the costumes, Halloween is a fun-filled time for kids and parents alike. But it can pose dangers to young celebrators.

Hard Facts. On average, children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car on Halloween than on any other day of the year.

Top Tips
• Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers and, if possible, choose light colors.
• Since masks can sometimes obstruct a child’s vision, try non-toxic face paint and makeup whenever possible.
• Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating them. Limit the number of treats they eat.
• Providing children with a full meal before trick-or-treating will reduce the temptation for children to eat treats before they return home.
• Children who are already sick should not go trick-or-treating on Halloween to avoid spreading colds or viruses to other children.
• Don't allow young children to have hard candy or gum that could cause choking.

• Have kids use glow sticks or flashlights to help them see and be seen by drivers.
• Kids should stay on sidewalks at all times. Cutting through people's yards can lead to accidents when things like low hanging branches and other hazards are hard to spot.
• For older kids who are trick-or-treating on their own, find out the route they'll be taking and when they'll be coming home. Also be sure that they carry a cell phone, if possible go in a group and stay together.
• Children under the age of 12 should not be alone at night without adult supervision. If kids are mature enough to be out without supervision, remind them to stick to familiar areas that are well lit and trick-or-treat in groups.

• Popular trick-or-treating hours are 5:30 P.M.. to 9:30 P.M.. so be especially alert for kids during those hours.
• When selecting a costume make sure it is the right size to prevent trips and falls.
• Walk, don’t run. Cross the street only at a crosswalk or corner, after looking both ways.
• Drivers can do their part by being especially careful in residential neighborhoods. Slow down and look for kids at intersections, on medians and on curbs.

• Make sure oversized hats, helmets, or headpieces won't interfere with their vision.
Take these quick and easy precautions to help your little ghosts and goblins have a hauntingly happy and safe Halloween.

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Oakridge Landscape, Inc.