Dressing Up:
- Instead of having children wear masks, have them wear makeup. Masks can sometimes be hard to breathe in as well as see in. It can be harder for kids to see certain things with a mask on.
- Have children bring flashlights or glow sticks with. This is a great way for others to be able to see you, especially other drivers.
- Make sure the costumes are the right size. You wouldn’t want a costume that is to big where a child could trip over it.
- If possible, try using lighter colors or bright colors so others can still see you. Items that are reflective or that glow are great choices.
- If your child does wear makeup, make sure it’s all removed before they go to bed.
- Make sure your kids are wearing comfortable shoes. Also, if it’s cold out, it’s okay to wear a jacket and even gloves! Make sure they stay warm.
- Try to avoid costumes that need accessories, but if your child really wants them, then make sure they’re flexible ones like rubber or plastic. Most the time kids get tired of carrying those items around with them anyways, so it’s okay for them to not bring them along.
Walking:
- Always check both ways before crossing the street. It can be hard for drivers to see you at night, so please be careful when crossing any streets.
- Always walk on the sidewalks if there is one. If there are none, make sure you’re walking facing traffic, but still stay further away. This way they can see you better.
- It’s best to walk across the street at corners. Always use crosswalks if there are any around.
- If your child is still young, make sure they’re walking with an adult. I always recommend those that are older to stick in groups. You should never walk alone.
Carving Pumpkins:
- Don’t ever let small children carve pumpkins. You can always have them draw what they want with a marker on the pumpkin. Then have an adult carve it out.
- Try to consider using glow sticks or flashlights for inside the pumpkins instead of lighting a candle.
- Keep them on a sturdy table or somewhere sturdy outside and away from flammable objects if using candles.
Have a Healthier Halloween:
- If you’re handing items out, instead of candy try something like coloring books, pens, pencils or Halloween toys. Kids will still be happy with these and enjoy their Halloween.
- Don’t let your kids eat any of the candy until you get home. That way you can sort it all out. You want to watch out for any ripped candy or something that may not look right.
- Don’t let your kids eat to much of the candy. Limit the amount that they eat each day.
Decorating for Halloween:
- Be careful of items in your yard if you’re going to be handing out treats. If you’re going to decorate your home, make sure there is nothing that kids can trip over.
- If you have pets, make sure they’re inside. Sometimes pets get scared when there are a lot of people. Try to keep them away from doors when you open them to hand out items for kids too.
- Be careful if you’re using extension cords. Don’t go overboard, as kids may trip over them.
- Make sure to check all lights. Make sure they’re all working. Replace burnt out lights.
- Keep the area clean. If there are any leaves or dirt around the walk way, make sure to sweep that away.
- Keep lighted items away from where kids will be walking. Also keep them away from anything flammable.
- Always keep your porch light on if you’re handing items out.
I hope you all have a happy and safe Halloween this year!
These are great tips and so important to remember during Halloween. Small steps can mean a big difference in kid’s safety!
They sure can! I always make sure my girls are safe for Halloween. My husband and I are always with them.
We love handing out fun treats! It doesn’t always have to be candy! They are popular too.
Right! I think it’s great to have more then just candy.
Great tips! Especially the walking section! It can get hectic on Halloween so it’s super important to be aware.
It sure is! Kids really have to be so careful around Halloween.
Great tips! We learned the hard way about the walking tips. My daughter was a southern belle with a big hoop skirt. She could barely walk, and tripped several times. It was awful!
Aww, poor girl. At least you learned though.
This will be one of our first years trick or treating! Smart to bring a flashlight or glow stick!
I hope you guys have fun!
Great tips. My kids are still a bit young, so we head out to trick-or-treat together. We never do masks since they can’t see well, so it is always makeup. Thanks for sharing
Same here! Makeup is always the best. My girls have never done any masks before.
This is such a fun time of the year for children.
But it is important to consider safety for this time as well.
It sure is! It’s always important to be safe.
These are such great tips. We walk all over to get Halloween candy so these safety tips are super important.
They sure are!
I love the tip of not letting kids carve the pumpkin. So many parents think that kids are more capable than they really are when it comes to tasks like this.
Right! I’d never let my girls carve a pumpkin. Not til they are much older.
These are fantastic! I especially love the makeup versus the masks! So much safer and cheaper too! Great safety tips!
They sure are! I’ve never done masks when I was little either.
These are great tips! Halloween is a lot of fun but it can be dangerous too!
Exactly!
I agree about wearing makeup instead of masks. I hate how limited my vision can get, so why would I want my kids to have the same limitation?
Right! I never thought masks were a great idea.
Halloween is so much fun but it can definitely pose some risks. These are great tips for making sure everything is safe.
It sure is fun, but definitely need to be safe too.
We always choose makeup over a mask. These are great tips. I will be going shopping for costumes this weekend.
I’m glad you use makeup too!
The kids are always so excited to go costume shopping. This year we are thinking of renting our costumes.
That’s always a great idea too!
I can not believe it is Halloween time already. I love to decorate for the holiday. These are great tips.
Me too! This is one of my favorite times of the year.
These are great tips. We skip trick or treating and do something fun at home now. It’s safer seeing we live in a not so safe city.
That sounds like a great idea too. That’s to bad you don’t live in such a safe city.
These are good tips for families who celebrate Halloween. Our family does not, but I can share these tips with my friends who do.
Great! Thanks for wanting to share.
You have some good safety tips here. We get a ton of trick-or-treaters in my neighborhood on Halloween. We really need these safety tips to make sure no one gets hurt.
That’s great to hear you get a lot of trick or treaters. I live out in the country, so nobody ever stops by.
Great tips! Especially the walking part of it! It can be hectic on Halloween so it’s super important to watch out!
It sure can be! It’s great to always be safe.
This is such a comprehensive list for trick or treaters of all ages. I will definitely be reviewing these tips before we head out on Halloween.
Great! It’s so important for everyone to stay safe around Halloween.
These are really great tips! Up here we have to worry about staying warm also!
This time of year it definitely gets cooler too.
Great tips! It’s nice that there are battery operated tea lights that can be placed in the pumpkins. Back in the day, all we had were candles. Have a Happy Halloween!
I agree! I love the battery operated ones.
Great tips! I can’t believe Halloween is right around the corner! These will come in handy when we are trick or treating.
Right! It’s crazy that it’s just a little over a month away.
These are great tips and really great reminders. Made sure to share this!
Thanks! I’m glad you were able to share it.
These are great tips. My family loves handing out treats. I usually bake cookies and sometimes, we give out candies.
That’s always fun! I love baking cookies for Halloween!
Halloween is really fun! But we must to be careful. These brilliant tips are awesome.
Definitely! It’s always great to be safe.
Although I don’t decorate for Halloween, I find all these tips very helpful so thank you.
You’re welcome. It’s important to always be safe around Halloween.
These are great tips! You can never be to safe! Thank you for sharing
You’re welcome. You definitely should always be safe during Halloween.
I personally don’t care for Halloween. I usually don’t participate unless we go to the church and help with the “Trunk or Treat”. I haven’t gone door to door in years. I am always afraid that I will run into a sex offenders house (there is a website to check your neighborhood) even though they aren’t supposed to participate. Plus, all the other things that people can do that is creepy.
I completely understand that as well. We always go around the neighborhood that we actually know.
I know my mom and dad made some of those costuming mistakes with us. I like the face paint rather than plastic mask idea.
Same here! I remember some costumes back when I was a kid. I think face paint is way better then the masks.
These are great tips for safety. Halloween can be a fun time but we need to be aware of dangers as well.
Definitely! It’s always important to be safe around Halloween.
Halloween is one of my favorite holiday, but now that I will have a new grand baby around the house I need to use some of these tips.
Same here! I love Halloween!
These are very good tips. We are going to let the kids paint their pumpkins this year to keep it safe!
That’s good! My girls love to paint them too.
these are such great tips! thank you for sharing, great reminders before it’s trick or treating time!
You’re welcome!
These are great tips. Anything can happen on Halloween and it’s always best to be safe and prepared.
Exactly! It’s always best to be extra safe on Halloween.
Such great tips! Giving Halloween toys or coloring books and pencils instead of candies is definitely a great idea. Hope you have a happy Halloween too!
Thanks! I think it’s great to not always have candy, especially for those with allergies!
My kids are too old for trick or treating but I love handing out goodies to the neighborhood kids. I’m going to use your suggestion and shoot for healthy treats.
Great! I think it’s always great to have other things besides candy.
Oooooo these are some really great tips! I’ve been all about the battery lit candles the past few years for our pumpkins!
I’m glad to hear that! I love the battery lit candles.
Very good tips! This year my daughter is old enough so we are taking her out for Halloween. We might end up letting her paint her little pumpkin instead of carving this year,
Cute! I love painting pumpkins and so do my girls. That’s always fun.
I remember the year I decided to be barbie with a barbie mask, biggest halloween costume mistake of my life. I was a trooper though and wore it for the 2 miles my brother and I walked. Yes we went far for our candy when we went trick or treating lol.
Good thing about masks is you can at least take them off if needed. I think they get to hot inside though. I certainly prefer makeup over masks.
some people say ‘safety first because there is no second!’ It is our job as adults to keep our young ones safe, great tips to follow : )
Exactly!
This post has all the important info we need to know! I love it! With us, safety is a big issue. So we dont let the kids go out on their own.
Yep! I always want my children to be safe.