Did you know that of eight major U.S. holidays, Halloween has the fifth-highest number of emergency room visits involving children under the age of 18? That’s why we wanted to share with you some important ways for parents to help their children avoid injury during a night of trick or treating.
Insist on adult supervision. Having a trusted adult with children as they go door-to-door and when crossing streets is a must. The excitement of Halloween — and all that sugar — can make children forget important safety rules.
Walk from house to house. On Halloween night, activities such as bicycling, skateboarding, riding a scooter or running from house to house are even more dangerous. Make sure everyone is walking.
Make sure each child has a flashlight. It’s easy to take a tumble if you can’t see where you’re walking. A flashlight can help.
Make sure their costume is safe. Can your child see properly from inside their costume? Can they easily walk in it?
Consider painting, not carving pumpkins. Provide adequate supervision when carving pumpkins. Lacerations from pumpkin-carving are one of the top types of Halloween injuries. Always supervise children while carving pumpkins and consider having younger children paint them instead.
Don’t forget to stock up on candy for the big night! We have everything you need for a great Halloween celebration.
