There was a time when I didn't believe these tips were important until a few years when a car narrowly missed hitting a group of neighborhood kids. Talk about a terrifying experience.
Here are 7 tips for to help trick or treaters of all ages have a safe Halloween
1. Decorate using reflective tape. Add a few pieces of reflective tape to your child's costume and trick or treat bags. This makes it easier for others to see your trick or treater. If you don't have reflective tape, consider using glow sticks or a flashlight.
2. Set a designated time to trick or treat or a specific number of houses.
3. No running. Make sure little ones look both ways before crossing the street. This is a great time to practice pedestrian safety with your kids.
4. Stay with the group. Cross the street together as a group and trick or treat as a group. No one goes alone.
5. Only visit houses with the porch or outside lights on.
6. Never go inside anyone's home.
7. No eating candy until you get home. Parents, you may want to pack a few snacks for your kids as this is one of the toughest rules to adhere to.
Of course, as parents we check to make sure candy is wrapped and shy away from home baked treats or fresh fruit. After we check the kids' candy we count it and come up with a plan so they don't eat all their treats in a single day.
We also look for 100% natural or healthier treats like GLEE gum Gum Pops. Our kids loves these gum pops and I love that there free of artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners and preservatives.
Be sure to review the rules frequently before trick or treating and here's wishing you and yours a very safe and very happy Halloween.
Do you have any Halloween safety tips? Will you trick or treat with your kids this year?
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