Mom Daily: Halloween Safety Tips

We now know that tales of poisoned Halloween candy are pretty much just urban legends.  But that doesn't mean that you should be lax on Halloween safety.  Here are some tips that will keep your child safe on the spookiest of holidays...

• Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. Make sure that shoes fit well and that costumes are short enough to prevent tripping, entanglement or contact with flame.
• Consider adding reflective tape or striping to costumes and Trick-or-Treat bags for greater visibility.
• If a sword, cane, or stick is a part of your child's costume, make sure it is not sharp or too long. A child may be easily hurt by these accessories if he stumbles or trips.
• Small children should never carve pumpkins. Children can draw a face with markers. Then parents can do the cutting.
• To keep homes safe for visiting trick-or-treaters, parents should remove from the porch and front yard anything a child could trip over such as garden hoses, toys, bikes and lawn decorations.

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