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Tips for Trick or Treat Safety With Your Little Ones
With the Halloween season right around the corner and all the little trick or treaters getting ready for their night of fun, parents are trembling. The thought of taking five or six toddlers out seeking candy from strangers can be intimidating at best. Fortunately, there are a set of rules that can ease your mind and make the Halloween night just a little bit less stressful, here are some Tips for Trick or Treating Safety
Here are the things you need to know to keep the little ones safe on Halloween night
Resist the urge to give them masks
If you can, face paint is the way to go here because it doesn’t obstruct their view. When crossing streets, meeting strangers and trick or treating in general, being able to see where you are going is a good idea. Save the masks for the Halloween party that will be indoors and safe.
Work the numbers
When toddlers are involved, keeping the right adult/child ratio is an absolute must. Toddlers are quite capable of disappearing and getting lost in a flash, so eyes should be on them at all times. For each toddler you should have at least one set of eyes on them. One adult to one toddler is the rule.
Carry plenty of light
Put lights on their costumes, give them a flashlight and then carry one yourself. Plenty of lighting means they are being seen and accidents are unlikely. Always make sure they are lit up like a Christmas tree when they head out trick or treating.
Try to stick to neighbors you know
This is not a must, but with young toddlers it is a pretty good way to go. First off, how much candy does a toddler need? Second, sticking to the folks in your social circle will keep things familiar and your child from stranger danger. If you do go to other homes, make sure you go to the door with them no matter how much they complain.
Use sidewalks, crosswalks and lights
This seems like a no-brainer but you would be shocked at how many people ignore this simple rule. Having your children (or you) cross the middle of the street and ignore the crosswalk is an accident waiting to happen on a busy night like Halloween. Stick to the sidewalk if they are available and you will be good to go. Otherwise use the corners and crosswalks strategically.
Resist the urge to drive them around
We get it. Driving is soooo much easier when you are going from house to house all evening long. Still, a large number of problems that crop up on Halloween involve people driving cars and trick or treaters. The less cars on the road for the least amount of time in residential neighborhoods is ideal. Leave those vehicles parked and get some exercise!
