12 Halloween Safety Tips for Little Ghosts and Goblins

Thank you to Primary Children's Hospital and Utah PTA for providing us these 12 Halloween Safety Tips for Little Ghosts & Goblins...

All Dressed up…

· Because they can obstruct a child’s vision, masks are not recommended.  If a child wears makeup, parents should look for non-toxic, hypoallergenic kits.

· Costumes should be flame-retardant and fit properly.  Avoid oversized shoes, high heels and long skirts or pants that could cause a child to fall.

· Children who will be trick-or-treating after dusk should have reflective tape on their costumes and carry flashlights.

Carving a Niche…

· Small children should never carve pumpkins.  Children can draw a face with markers, and then parents can do the cutting.  Under parents’ supervision, children ages 5 to 10 can carve with pumpkin cutters equipped with safety bars.

· Votive candles are safest for candle lit pumpkins.

· Lighted pumpkins should be placed on a sturdy table, away from curtains and other flammable objects and should never be left unattended.

Sweet Treats…

· Children shouldn’t snack wile they are trick-or-treating.  Parents should check treats at home.

· Watch for signs of tampering, such as small pinholes in wrappers and torn or loose packages.

· Parents of young children should get rid of chocking hazards such as gum, peanuts, hard candies or small toys.

Home Safe Home…

· To keep their home safe for visiting trick-or-treaters, parents should remove anything a child could trip over such as garden hoses, toys, bikes and lawn decorations.

· Parents should check outdoor lights and replace burned-out bulbs.

· Wet leaves should be swept from sidewalks and steps.

Have a Safe and Happy Halloween!