"Trick-or-Treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat!" Kids think that Halloween is all about candies and costumes, but we all know that safety is a very important issue this time of year...
Top 17 Halloween Safety Tips
- 1. Only go to houses with their porch lights on.
- 2. Always carry a flashlight with new batteries in it!
- 3. Never go anywhere with a stranger.
- 4. Stay with your friends or always within view of a parent or trusted adult.
- 5. Never go inside someone’s house while you’re trick or treating or anytime without your parent's permission.
- 6. Don’t wear masks that are hard to see out of, instead wear face paint.
- 7 Be sure you can walk easily in your costume, because you don’t want to fall later. Practice before you leave the house.
- 8. Walk facing oncoming traffic when there is no sidewalk and always have your flash light on so cars know you're there.
- 9. Let your parents inspect the candy before you eat any of it.
- 10. Spend some time planning your trick Halloween route and then stay within the area that you've agreed on with your parents.
- 11. Stay in lighted areas with street lights. Avoid alleyways or dark parking lots.
- 12. Carry a cell phone or money in your shoe for a phone call, just in case.
- 13. Have a certain time to call your parents if you’re out with friends.
- 14. Wear a watch while trick or treating.
- 15. Do not pet any animals you don’t know...accidents happen.
- 16. Talk over the importance of "stop-drop-roll" in case that cape runs across a candle!
- 17. Tip for younger kids:Parents, put a little ID tag in the inside of their costume and tell them where it is. This can be a great asset if they get lost or confused.
Fun Safety Quizzes:
- Hershey's Safety Quiz - Yes, Hershey's. We told you they were the best!
- Halloween Magazine - A safety quiz for your older kids (it’s a little creepy so parents look at it first!)
More safety tips:
- Halloween Safety Guide - Safety tips and ideas.
