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title: "Live Well, Work Well- Children's Safety: Halloween"
description: "<p>Did You Know...?<br />
If your town allows trick-or-treating at night, do not overestimate your child’s street-crossing skills. Most children are used to walking during daylight hours, so evening trick-or-treating may pose a completely new risk to them.</p>"
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# [Live Well, Work Well- Children's Safety: Halloween](https://blog.ecbm.com/live-well-work-well-childrens-safety-halloween)

 Written by [ecbmadmin](https://blog.ecbm.com/author/ecbmadmin) | Oct 31, 2013 1:00:19 AM

During all the fun of Halloween, it is important to remember that this holiday requires some extra safety precautions. Most Halloween-related injuries can be prevented if parents supervise their children’s activities.

**Costume Safety**

- Think safety when selecting your child’s costume; avoid long, baggy or loose-fitting costumes and shoes that may be difficult to walk in.
- Choose costumes, wigs and accessories made from fire-retardant materials.
- Select costume colors and materials that are highly visible to motorists.
- Opt for facial makeup instead of a mask that may limit a child’s vision or breathing.
- Buy makeup labeled “FDA- Approved” or “Non-toxic”, and remove makeup promptly to avoid allergies or adverse reactions.
- Make sure costume accessories such as swords or magic wands are made of flexible materials.
- Add strips of reflective tape to costumes and trick-or-treat bags to make children more visible.

**Pumpkin Carving Safety**

- Carve pumpkins on a flat surface with good lighting.
- Consider using a pumpkin-carving kit that includes special, easy-to-use cutting tools.
- Have children ages 5 and younger draw on the pumpkin’s face – then you do the carving.
- Light pumpkins using votive-style candles.
- Place lighted pumpkins away from flammable objects, such as curtains.
- Never leave lit pumpkins unattended.

**Trick-or-Treating Safety**

- Remind children to walk only on sidewalks, and to look both left and right before crossing at corners or crosswalks.
- Never let a child enter a home to receive candy or a treat unless accompanied by a parent.
- Instruct your child to visit only well-lit houses.

Never allow children under the age of 12 to trick-or-

- treat alone. Older children should plan their route ahead of time so parents know where they are.
- Instruct children to never approach a car, or accept treats from a person in a car.
- Remind children to stay alert for house pets and strangers.
- Inspect your children’s candy before they eat it. Wrapped treats are safest. Dispose of fresh fruit, unwrapped or homemade treats or anything that looks remotely suspicious.
- Check for choking hazards, such as hard candy, gum, peanuts, or small toys before letting a small child eat his or her treats.

### Did You Know...?

If your town allows trick-or-treating at night, do not overestimate your child’s street-crossing skills. Most children are used to walking during daylight hours, so evening trick-or-treating may pose a completely new risk to them.

*This article is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. *

*For further information, please consult a medical professional.*

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