Halloween Safety: What You Need to Know

We’re always looking for ways to make fun holidays safe for families, because here family matters. Thanks to the CDC, we have the following tips on enjoying a safe Halloween with you and your children.

 
 

Costume Planning

  • Swords, knives, and other costume accessories should be short, soft, and flexible.

  • Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see you.

  • Always test make-up in a small area first. Remove it before bedtime to prevent possible skin and eye irritation.

  • Lower your risk for serious eye injury by not wearing decorative contact lenses.

  • Wear well-fitting masks, costumes, and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips, and falls.

 
 

The Night Of

  • Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult.

  • Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating to help you see and others see you. WALK and don’t run from house to house.

  • Look both ways before crossing the street. Use crosswalks wherever possible.

  • Only walk on sidewalks whenever possible, or on the far edge of the road facing traffic to stay safe.

  • Enter homes only if you’re with a trusted adult. Only visit well-lit houses. Never accept rides from strangers.

  • Never walk near lit candles or luminaries. Be sure to wear flame-resistant costumes.

 
 

ENJOYING TREATS

  • Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating them. Limit the amount of treats you eat.

  • Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid eating homemade treats made by strangers.



Thanks for checking out these safe ways to enjoy your Halloween holiday.

Tips are courtesy of the CDC at the following link: https://www.cdc.gov/family/halloween/index.htm

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