Halloween safety tips for parents make certain to keep a spooky holiday a fun time for everyone. The last thing you want as a parent is for your Trick or Treater to put themselves in harm’s way.
By following a few simple Halloween safety tips, you can help ensure that your child has a happy and safe Halloween.
Plan ahead
Review the route your child will take and make sure no potential or real hazards exist along the way. If possible, walk the route with your child before they go out trick-or-treating so you can point out any potential dangers.
Stick to neighborhoods that you know and always make sure your child only visits well-lit houses. Avoid homes that are not well-lit or have a suspicious atmosphere.
With this safety tip, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Make sure your child is visible
If you’re going to be out after dark, equip your child with a flashlight and/or reflective tape so drivers can see them.
If possible, stick to well-lit streets. Choose costumes that are brightly colored and made from flame-resistant materials.
Avoid masks, which can obstruct vision.
Before they head out, review basic traffic safety rules with your child, such as looking both ways before crossing the street and always walking on the sidewalk.
Stick together
Trick-or-treating is more fun with friends!
Encourage your child to trick-or-treat with a group of friends or siblings so you can all stick together.
Make sure they know to never enter a stranger’s house or car, and to always stay within the eyesight of trusted adults.
Inspect candy before eating
When your child comes home from trick-or-treating, go through their haul and throw away any unwrapped candy or candy that looks like it has been tampered with.
Be aware of any potential food allergies and either discard or set aside any treats that may contain allergens.
Also, try to limit the amount of candy your child eats in one sitting to avoid potential stomach aches.
And, by following these simple Halloween safety tips, parents can help ensure that their children have a great holiday.
As house-call pediatricians and mothers ourselves, 127 Pediatrics concerns ourselves with the care and well-being of children.
If you are not looking forward to waiting rooms during the upcoming cold and busy winter months, give us a call. We will gladly tell you how having a house-call pediatrician on speed dial can change your life for the better.
Stay safe and have a happy Halloween!
© 127 Pediatrics; October 2022
Dr. Andrea Wadley is the owner, pediatrician, and breastfeeding medicine specialist for 127 Pediatrics. She has an established house calls-only pediatric practice in Colleyville, TX. Dr. Wadley sees patients all over Tarrant county for concierge breastfeeding medicine consults, lactation consults, fourth-trimester care, tongue tie clipping, and medical ear piercing.
