Halloween Safety Tips

Halloween is a fun time for kids, but it is also an important time to be extra vigilant for possible safety hazards so that your children have a fun and safe Halloween. Some tips to make Halloween safe include:

Costume safety

• choose a costume made of flame retardant material
• costumes should be short enough so that they don't cause your child to trip and fall,
• for good visibility, add some reflective tape to the costume or bag he is using to carry candy or make/choose a costume made of bright material that is visible in the dark
• masks should fit securely and allow your child to see well and not hinder visibility
• if using face paint, make sure it is nontoxic and hypoallergenic
• knives, swords and other props should be made of a flexible material, so that they don't pose a hazard if fallen on

Follow this link for the remainder of the article visit http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/welcome/autumn/halloween_safety.html. There is more good information on this site. 

Stan Shields