Tips for a Fun, Safe Halloween

Trick-or-treat and be safe.

Safe Kids Upstate has provided safety tips for keeping all of your little ghosts and goblins safe on Halloween.

Check out these tips:

• Costumes

1. Costumes should be short and snug. Baggy sleeves and billowy capes can be a tripping hazard and could also be a potential fire hazard.
2. Shoes should fit. While clown feet are funny, they could be hard to walk in and cause children to trip and fall.
3. Costume props should be flexible. Swords, knives, pitchforks, etc., should be made of soft materials in the event the child falls.
4. Eyeholes in all masks should be wide enough to allow children to see fully. Masks that are too large can block vision. Painting your face would be a better option!

• On the street

1. Drivers should be able to see the costume in the dark. Add reflective tapes to the costume.
2. Never allow children to go trick-or-treating alone. Children 13 and under should be with an adult.
3. Cross streets at sidewalks or intersections.

• Treats

1. Always check your child's treats before letting them eat anything.