Ghouls and Goblins

• Be sure your child's costume is age appropriate. Too many buttons and strings on baby's or toddler's costumes may present a choking hazard. Avoid any long tails or material hanging off costumes that may cause a child to trip or catch on fire if it gets too close to a lighted pumpkin.
  
  
• Costumes should be light colored or have reflective tape attached to it, to make your child easy to see. Have your child carry a flashlight.
  
  
• Masks can also be hard to see through - consider using makeup or face paint instead.
  
  
• An adult should accompany all children throughout Trick-or-Treating.
  
  
• Tell your children to obey all usual traffic safety rules: look both ways before crossing the street, hold hands, cross only at cross walks, etc.
  
  
• Don't allow older kids to stay out late in the night. This opens the possibilities for trouble to brew and can be irritating to homeowners.
  
  
• Wait until you can look at the candy for tampering before you allow your child to eat any. Be sure it's age appropriate also. No hard candy for children under 5 years, this is a possible choking hazard. Very chewy candy should be avoided also.
  
  (Editor's note: There is ample medical evidence that high sugar intake is bad for your health and especially bad for children. I.P.A. recommends alternative healthy treats.)

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