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Choosing a safe Halloween costume
- Make sure that Halloween costumes are fire-resistant. For your information, the US Flammable Fabrics Act, which mandates flammability standards for textiles, costumes, and apparel, was passed in 1953. Check the label!
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Wear the right hair
- The same goes for wigs. Make sure headwear is made of fire-retardant material.
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The brighter, the better
- Choose Halloween costumes that are bright and reflective. While these colors might not represent the mood of the occasion, wearing a vivid outfit helps the wearer remain visible.
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A good fit
- Select a Halloween costume that is the correct size. An ill-fitting choice can cause trips and falls.
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Face-off with paint
- Opt for face paint rather than donning a mask. A mask can obstruct a child's vision.
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Use makeup properly
- Nontoxic makeup should always be used. And always test makeup in a small area first to see if any irritation or allergic reaction develops.
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Check the candy
- Inspect candies before you or your child eats them, especially oversized sweets or chocolates that may cause upper airway obstruction.
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Tastes funny?
- Another good reason for checking out candy is to make sure it has not been tampered with.
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Eating in
- In fact, to be absolutely safe, tell your kids not to eat any treats until they return home.
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Beware of allergies
- Insisting that candy treats be enjoyed at home also facilitates being able to check for any potential food allergens, if necessary.
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Say no to alcohol
- While it no doubt enlivens the spirit of the occasion, on no account should a child be offered alcohol on Halloween, or at any other time for that matter. Save the punch for adults.
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Trick-or-treating
- An adult should always accompany kids while they go out trick-or-treating. A group with at least two adults is the ideal combination.
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Age appropriate
- Younger kids should join youngsters aged around 12 or under for trick-or-treating. Older children may well be out without supervision, and can stray into unfamiliar neighborhoods.
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Don't do Halloween alone
- Children should never trick or treat alone. They should stick with friends they know well and can trust.
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Out on the street
- Kids should make sure to cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and designated crosswalks.
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Walk this way
- Remember to tell your children to look left, right, and again when crossing, and to keep looking as they walk.
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Plan the route
- Parents, if your older children plan on trick-or-treating unsupervised in small groups, agree on a plan and a route acceptable to all.
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Beware of the unknown
- Children should never venture into unknown buildings or houses, no matter how appealing the premises.
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Stranger danger
- Similarly, teach your children never to accept an invitation to enter a stranger's house or car.
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Be seen
- When trick-or-treating at night, use a flashlight to see and to be seen.
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The midnight hour
- The witching hour is late, so, moms and dads, agree on a specific time children should return home.
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Be smart
- Adult and children alike should hang up their smart devices while out and about. Instead, keep heads up and be aware of what's going on around you.
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Driving at night on Halloween
- Motorists should take extra precautions on Halloween. Streets that are normally quiet, for example, may well be unusually busy with costumed youngsters.
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It can be dark out there
- And motorists, be extra vigilant on Halloween night when driving through built-up neighborhoods. Many kids trick-or-treating will be dressed in dark clothing, as is the ghoulish fashion.
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Be safe rather than sorry
- Insist on kids wearing a reflective jacket over their costume. It may ruin the aesthetic, but it's always better to be safe than sorry.
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Park up and stay home
- New, inexperienced drivers should be discouraged from getting behind the wheel on Halloween night.
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Fire risk
- Candlelight perfectly enhances the eerie Halloween atmosphere. But beware: a naked flame is always a fire risk. Always supervise an illuminated pumpkin display, and have a fire extinguisher at hand.
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Good night
- Remember to remove all makeup from face and hair before children go to bed to prevent skin and eye irritation, and to avoid the possibility of transferring paint and more to bedsheets. Sources: (Consumer Product Safety Commission) (National Safety Council)
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0 / 29 Fotos
Choosing a safe Halloween costume
- Make sure that Halloween costumes are fire-resistant. For your information, the US Flammable Fabrics Act, which mandates flammability standards for textiles, costumes, and apparel, was passed in 1953. Check the label!
© Shutterstock
1 / 29 Fotos
Wear the right hair
- The same goes for wigs. Make sure headwear is made of fire-retardant material.
© Shutterstock
2 / 29 Fotos
The brighter, the better
- Choose Halloween costumes that are bright and reflective. While these colors might not represent the mood of the occasion, wearing a vivid outfit helps the wearer remain visible.
© Shutterstock
3 / 29 Fotos
A good fit
- Select a Halloween costume that is the correct size. An ill-fitting choice can cause trips and falls.
© Shutterstock
4 / 29 Fotos
Face-off with paint
- Opt for face paint rather than donning a mask. A mask can obstruct a child's vision.
© Shutterstock
5 / 29 Fotos
Use makeup properly
- Nontoxic makeup should always be used. And always test makeup in a small area first to see if any irritation or allergic reaction develops.
© Shutterstock
6 / 29 Fotos
Check the candy
- Inspect candies before you or your child eats them, especially oversized sweets or chocolates that may cause upper airway obstruction.
© Shutterstock
7 / 29 Fotos
Tastes funny?
- Another good reason for checking out candy is to make sure it has not been tampered with.
© Shutterstock
8 / 29 Fotos
Eating in
- In fact, to be absolutely safe, tell your kids not to eat any treats until they return home.
© Shutterstock
9 / 29 Fotos
Beware of allergies
- Insisting that candy treats be enjoyed at home also facilitates being able to check for any potential food allergens, if necessary.
© Shutterstock
10 / 29 Fotos
Say no to alcohol
- While it no doubt enlivens the spirit of the occasion, on no account should a child be offered alcohol on Halloween, or at any other time for that matter. Save the punch for adults.
© Shutterstock
11 / 29 Fotos
Trick-or-treating
- An adult should always accompany kids while they go out trick-or-treating. A group with at least two adults is the ideal combination.
© Shutterstock
12 / 29 Fotos
Age appropriate
- Younger kids should join youngsters aged around 12 or under for trick-or-treating. Older children may well be out without supervision, and can stray into unfamiliar neighborhoods.
© Shutterstock
13 / 29 Fotos
Don't do Halloween alone
- Children should never trick or treat alone. They should stick with friends they know well and can trust.
© Shutterstock
14 / 29 Fotos
Out on the street
- Kids should make sure to cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and designated crosswalks.
© Shutterstock
15 / 29 Fotos
Walk this way
- Remember to tell your children to look left, right, and again when crossing, and to keep looking as they walk.
© Shutterstock
16 / 29 Fotos
Plan the route
- Parents, if your older children plan on trick-or-treating unsupervised in small groups, agree on a plan and a route acceptable to all.
© Shutterstock
17 / 29 Fotos
Beware of the unknown
- Children should never venture into unknown buildings or houses, no matter how appealing the premises.
© Shutterstock
18 / 29 Fotos
Stranger danger
- Similarly, teach your children never to accept an invitation to enter a stranger's house or car.
© Shutterstock
19 / 29 Fotos
Be seen
- When trick-or-treating at night, use a flashlight to see and to be seen.
© Shutterstock
20 / 29 Fotos
The midnight hour
- The witching hour is late, so, moms and dads, agree on a specific time children should return home.
© Shutterstock
21 / 29 Fotos
Be smart
- Adult and children alike should hang up their smart devices while out and about. Instead, keep heads up and be aware of what's going on around you.
© Shutterstock
22 / 29 Fotos
Driving at night on Halloween
- Motorists should take extra precautions on Halloween. Streets that are normally quiet, for example, may well be unusually busy with costumed youngsters.
© Shutterstock
23 / 29 Fotos
It can be dark out there
- And motorists, be extra vigilant on Halloween night when driving through built-up neighborhoods. Many kids trick-or-treating will be dressed in dark clothing, as is the ghoulish fashion.
© Shutterstock
24 / 29 Fotos
Be safe rather than sorry
- Insist on kids wearing a reflective jacket over their costume. It may ruin the aesthetic, but it's always better to be safe than sorry.
© Shutterstock
25 / 29 Fotos
Park up and stay home
- New, inexperienced drivers should be discouraged from getting behind the wheel on Halloween night.
© Shutterstock
26 / 29 Fotos
Fire risk
- Candlelight perfectly enhances the eerie Halloween atmosphere. But beware: a naked flame is always a fire risk. Always supervise an illuminated pumpkin display, and have a fire extinguisher at hand.
© Shutterstock
27 / 29 Fotos
Good night
- Remember to remove all makeup from face and hair before children go to bed to prevent skin and eye irritation, and to avoid the possibility of transferring paint and more to bedsheets. Sources: (Consumer Product Safety Commission) (National Safety Council)
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Follow these tips for a safe Halloween
Are you familiar with the potential risks?
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As Halloween nears, many of us will be choosing what grisly outfit to wear to celebrate the witching hour. Kids, meanwhile, will be getting ready for trick-or-treating, a traditional custom in some countries where youngsters dress up in costumes and travel from house to house to solicit candy. It's all harmless fun for the most part, but there are certain risks associated with not following safety guidelines while celebrating Halloween, measures that every parent and child should be aware of. Do you know what they are?
Click through and follow these tips for a safe Halloween.
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