The season of scares and spooks is upon us as we inch closer to Halloween in Turnersville, Cherry Hill, and Mount Laurel. And we know just as well as you do how excited your kids are to enjoy the holiday. So to help everyone celebrate the scariest time of the year safely, here's a list of trick-or-treating essentials every parent should know about.
Trick-or-Treating Safety Kit
Whether you're going to accompany your kids when they go trick-or-treating or they plan to travel with friends, make sure that they carry a safety kit. The kit should include a flashlight and spare batteries so they can see in the dark and a portable cell phone power pack so they have a charged phone in case of an emergency.
How to Check Candy
After a night of trick-or-treating, candy can become your child's primary source of nourishment. But before they dig in, you want to make sure that these treats are safe to eat. To do this, check everything they get under a bright light. If you see any tears, punctures, pinholes, or something else out of the ordinary, throw away those items because they may not be safe to eat.
Costume Safety
The key to a perfect costume is how it fits. So when you're shopping for or creating your children's Halloween outfits, make sure that they try them on well in advance so you can be sure that they fit properly. Doing this will allow for a more comfortable trick-or-treating experience and will give you some wiggle room to exchange costumes before they sell out.
On top of that, you want to make sure that masks don't obscure their vision and that accessories such as swords or wands are short and flexible to avoid injuries.
Go Over the Basics
When your kids go trick-or-treating, help them to understand everything they need to be aware of during their adventures. Make sure that they know not to talk to strangers, where they should walk and, if you're with them, where they need to go if you're separated.
By doing this, they'll be better prepared to handle any emergency, and this will even help them avoid any dangerous situations.
Make Halloween Fun
For kids, Halloween is a fun holiday. So let them help you decorate the house and make their costumes so they can enjoy everything the spooky night has to offer. More importantly, teach them the dos and don'ts of trick-or-treating to help them better understand Halloween safety tips when they head out. This not only ensures your peace of mind but also helps them to focus more on having fun rather than remembering all of the precautions they need to take.
As Halloween draws closer, make sure that your kids stay safe on their spooky adventures and read the guide above for all of your trick-or-treating safety essentials. And remember to go over all of the information with your kids to help them understand everything they should do now to help them better enjoy their Halloween night!
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