OCTOBER 2009
Neighbors NEWSPAPER
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Halloween Safety
By: Dr. Steven Griffin
It’s a great time of year to be a kid!
Halloween is right around the corner,
which means fun costumes and trick-
or-treating. It also means that parents
should follow some safety guidelines
to ensure kids have a fun and safe
night. Here are some tips parents
should remember for Halloween:
• Only visit houses with aporch
light on and never enter a house/car
for treat.
• Because they can obstructa
child’s vision, masks are not recom-
mended. If a child wearsmakeup,
parents should look for non-toxic, hy-
poallergenic kits.
• Costumes should be flameretar -
dant (check the label) and fit properly.
Avoid oversized shoes,high heels,
and long skirts or pants that might
cause a child to fall.
• Children who will betrick-or-
treating after dusk should have reflec -
tive tape on their costumesand carry
flashlights.
• Children shouldn’t snackwhile
they’re trick-or-treating, as candy
has not yet been checked byparents.
Consider a good meal prior to trick-or-
treating to preventfilling up on treats.
• Watch for signs oftampering,
such as small pinholes in wrappers
and torn or loosepackages. If there is
any doubt, throw it out.
• Parents of young childrenshould
get rid of choking hazards such as
gum, peanuts, candies or smalltoys.
• Candy may be a delicioustreat
for kids, but parents should monitor
how much candy their child iseat-
ing. Too much candy is not healthy
and should be distributed tochildren in
moderation.
* To keep homes safe forvisiting
trick-or-treaters, parents should re-
move anything a child couldtrip over
such as garden hoses, toys, bikes,
and lawn decorations.
* Parents should checkoutdoor
lights and replace burned-out bulbs.
* Wet leaves should be sweptfrom
sidewalks and steps.
Following these tips and other
safety precautions can go a long way
in preventing accidents and injury.
Have a safe and spooktacular night!
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