🧡 Halloween Safety Tips for Parents
👻 Costumes & Visibility
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Choose bright or reflective costumes so children are visible in the dark.
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Add glow sticks or reflective tape to costumes and treat bags.
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Make sure costumes are short enough to prevent tripping.
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Use face paint instead of masks for better visibility and breathing.
🚸 Trick-or-Treating
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Always accompany young children; older kids should go in groups.
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Plan a safe route in well-lit, familiar areas.
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Remind kids to use footpaths and cross at pedestrian crossings — not between parked cars.
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Carry a torch or flashlight.
🍭 Sweets & Treats
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Check all treats before eating — discard anything unwrapped or suspicious.
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Avoid homemade treats from strangers.
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Be cautious with small sweets that could pose a choking hazard for young children.
🕯️ Around the Home
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Use battery-operated candles instead of real flames in pumpkins.
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Keep decorations clear of doorways and paths.
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Secure pets inside to prevent stress or running away.
🚨 First Aid Reminders
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If a child trips and gets a cut, clean it gently and apply a plaster.
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For minor burns from candles or lanterns, cool with running water for 20 minutes.
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Know basic first aid for choking — sweets and small toys can be hazards.