• Wear flame retardant costumes.
• Hem your costumes so you don’t trip and fall.
• Apply reflective tape to your Halloween costumes.
• Choose face paint and make-up instead of masks, which can obstruct a child’s vision. Look for non-toxic designations when choosing Halloween makeup.
• Wear comfortable, practical shoes.
• Double tie your shoelaces so you don’t trip.
• Keep your costume and wig away from candles.
• Don’t carry fake swords, guns, knives or similar accessories that look authentic. Make sure they’re flexible and cannot harm anyone.

• Plan your route ahead of time.
• Children under 12 should trick-or-treat with an adult.  Over the age of 12, trick-or-treat in groups and for good measure, have an adult join you. 
• Trick or treat in familiar neighborhoods.
• Carry a flashlight with fresh batteries after dark.
• Stay on the sidewalks and out of the streets. Cross only at intersections and designated crosswalks.  Respect the streetlights. 
• Walk. No running.
• Don’t trample through flower beds and gardens.
• Watch out for open flames in jack-o-Lanterns.
• Walk with your head up and be aware of your surroundings.
• Only visit well lit houses. Don’t stop at dark houses.  Better yet, visit only people you know!
• Don’t enter any houses unless you know the people.
• Don’t approach unfamiliar pets and animals.
• Follow traffic signals and don’t jaywalk.
• Always watch for cars backing up or turning.
• Review the “stop, drop and roll” procedure in case your costume catches on fire.
• Never accept rides from strangers.
• Respect other people and their property.
• Be polite and say “thank you.”
• Don’t eat any candy until it’s inspected (under bright lights) for tampering. Candy should be thrown away if wrapper is faded, torn, has pin-pick holes or unwrapped.  

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Sources:  www.safekids.org, www.halloween-website.com/safety.htm