These are such great saftey tips that I thought it was worth reblogging, even if it is late to inclulde them in this month's newsletters. Keep your kids and those in your neighborhood safe.
I have one to add:
Please back into your driveway today so that if you have to leave, you won't back out over scurrying children in costumes that may restrict their vision and your ability to see them.
And Happy Halloween!
Via
Sharon Senger (Sharon Senger & Associates, LLC Virtual Assistant Services):
Wondering what to send out in your newsletter for this month? Here are some safety tips for Halloween that you may want to include:
- Always set rules for the night out and make sure each of your children understand them thoroughly.
- Make sure children are accompanied by an adult (if very young) or are walking in groups of 4 or more.
- Check all flashlight batteries before they leave and give them an extra set.
- Set a return time, if possible give them a watch with an alarm on it set to that time.
- Make sure that at least one child in the group has a cell phone for emergencies and it is fully charged.
- Put reflective tape on their costumes, as many are dark.
- Instruct them not to eat any candy until they have come home and you have been able to inspect it.
- Make sure they know not to enter any house. They should only accept treats at the doorway.
- Give them street boundaries for their route and drive it with them before they go out.
- Instruct them to walk on the sidewalk at all times and to not cut across yards or take shortcuts.
- Do not let them run. Yard props and darkness make it easy to trip and fall.
- For small children, make sure they hold your hand at all times and walk to the front doors with them.
- Dress in layers, temperatures can drop fast.
- Make sure your children's costumes are not dragging on the ground, making it easy for them to trip and fall.
- Carry bandages (for falls), umbrellas and a spare bag, in case one rips.
Have a save and fun Halloween.
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Great tips for a safe Halloween. Thanks for sharing!