| Every year the end of October brings frivolous | | | | face or drag the ground where they could trip |
| food, fright and fun to children of all ages. And | | | | and fall. |
| every year it's the same question at the beginning | | | | - A natural mask made of make-up is better if |
| of October, "What is my Halloween Costume | | | | you are concerned with a loose fitting mask that |
| going to be this year?" But often times, what | | | | may restrict a child's breathing. If you use a |
| October fails to bring, is safety information for | | | | make-up mask be sure you use non-toxic and |
| the entire celebratory Halloween day. The | | | | hypoallergenic makeup. |
| information is out there, don't get me wrong, but | | | | - Make sure your Ninja is not carrying a fake |
| you have to "look for it" - and most invincible | | | | sword that is sharp! All swords, knives etc should |
| trick-or-treaters feel that safety information is | | | | be soft and flexible. |
| not necessary for them. However, safety | | | | - Make sure the Halloween costume is made from |
| information (whether it is costume safety, | | | | flame retardant material. |
| pedestrian safety, or treat safety) is necessary | | | | - Make sure all Halloween costumes wigs and |
| for ALL trick-or-treaters if they want to return | | | | accessories are labeled flame retardant |
| home the exact same way they left - except | | | | - Make sure your child knows your home phone |
| with a big bag full of candy. | | | | number and 9-1-1. |
| Listed below are the Halloween Costumes Safety | | | | - Review with your children the principle of |
| Tips that will help ensure a safe Halloween: | | | | "Stop-Drop-Roll" in the event that the costume |
| - Be sure the costume is light and bright enough | | | | catches fire. |
| to be clearly visible to vehicles and other | | | | - It's best for the child to walk door to door |
| passers-by. | | | | instead or rollerblade, bicycle or skate board. |
| - For greater visibility, you can add reflective tape | | | | The CPSC has a Halloween Safety: Safety Alert |
| in a decorative way to the costume. You can also | | | | that it puts out annually. In addition, there are |
| add this same reflective tape to the bag that is | | | | many websites and local papers that list in detail |
| to collect all of the candy. | | | | how to have a fun and safe Fright Night! |
| - Have your child carry a flashlight to be seen | | | | Halloween costumes safety is the one that is |
| easily | | | | neglected the most by parents. Parents lecture |
| - Halloween Costumes should not be so long that | | | | their children about going up to strange looking |
| the child could trip and fall over it. | | | | houses and they lecture about eating treats that |
| - Halloween Costumes should include sturdy shoes. | | | | look peculiar or haven't yet been inspected by an |
| It's not a good idea for your child who is dressing | | | | adult. But they rarely lecture or concern |
| up as Marilyn Monroe to be walking about in your | | | | themselves with costume safety before sending |
| high heels. | | | | their precious little one out with all of the other |
| - Hats and scarves should be tied tight enough | | | | goblins. |
| that they do not come loose and fall in children's | | | | |