COSTUME
- When you purchase costume make sure there are NO small parts for children to put in their mouth.
- Labels should read FLAME RESISTANT.
- If children will be out after dark include reflective tape to their costume or purchase bright color garment.
- Shoes should fit to avoid tripping.
- Mask may cause visibility problems consider using non-toxic make up to paint face or contact a professional face painter http://www.sandysland.com/.
- If costume includes accessories make sure they do not have sharp edge or points, for example, canes, swords or wand, this will avoid injury if child trips.
- Garment should fit properly to avoid slip and falls.
TRICK-OR-TREAT WALK
- One or two adults should accompany Trick-or-Treat walkers.
- Children should travel in a group.
- A Plan should be in place in advance of route.
- Adults and even that child should have a fully charged cell phone.
- Because motorist may have trouble seeing, cross at traffic light and or stop signs.
- If there is any suspicion notify law enforcement immediately.
- Never travel through alleys or cut across yards.
- Only go to well lit homes.
- NEVER enter a home or vehicle to receive treats.
- Remain on well-lit streets.
- Carry Flash Light with FRESH batteries.
- Children should know how to dial 911.
HOME OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY
- Clean leaves or debris from porch, walk-way and side walk.
- Remove garden tools, lawn decoration, toys and bikes from porch/path way to home.
- Make sure porch light are on and that all lights are operating around the home.
- Pets should be in the house or restrained in backyard.
PARENTS
- Make sure children have had a good meal before they go Trick-or-Treating to cut down on urge to eat candy while they walk.
- Consider a home party, harvest fest, ancestors night, or church hop (children will go to park-n-lot and visit each car (church members, family and friends) to get treats from familiar people).
- Take candy to police station to get check for metal.
- Don't allow children to eat candy if package is opened.
- Visit local stores as Trick-or -Treat route.
- Small children should never carve a pumpkin. Have them to draw the design only and the adult do the carving.
- Pumpkins with candles inside should never sit next to any fabric or paper (easy flammable material). The surface should be flat and the pumpkin should always be monitored when lit.