1) Never let a child trick or treat alone. Make sure you have an adult or a guardian to walk with the trick or treaters.
2) Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Also make sure nothing is tied around a child's neck.
3) Be careful when driving to keep an open eye for all of those little trick or treaters and drive slow.
4) NEVER let your children go into someone else’s home. Always knock on the door, accept the candy, say thank you and leave.
5) Be sure that your children walk on sidewalks and not in the street. Also make sure that they look both ways before crossing any streets. This sounds like common sense but kids often are having too much fun to think about these things.
6) ONLY go trick or treating in areas that are well lit and well known to you and your child.
7) Make sure that you bring a flashlight along with you just in case something happens. Never allow your children to use candles as some costumes might be flammable.
8) The day of Halloween make sure to remove all potentially dangerous objects such as garden equipment or things people could trip over.
9) Only stop at homes that have their porch lights on or Halloween decorations.
10) Give your kids your cell phone or change to make a phone call just in case.
11) If you are the one handing out candy make sure you keep your pets away from the front door.
12) Do not put your child's name on the costume because children usually answer when their names are called out. If a person doesn’t know your child's name they are unlikely to respond to a stranger.
13) Make sure you kids NEVER eat any of their treats prior to them being inspected by the parent.
14) Check all treats and throw away all opened candy or fruits. If your child receives money throw that away too in your wallet...lol!
15) Avoid having your child wear costumes that are dark and tape reflector tape somewhere on their costumes. This way oncoming cars will pick them up easier.
16) Make sure any costume your child wears is not baggy as your child may trip and fall.
17) If your child wears a mask make sure they can easily breath and see.
18) If you don’t accompany your children when trick or treating make sure you know the kids they will be with and the route they are taking.
19) Call the police if you suspect treats have been tampered with or if you suspect something unusual.
20) With costumes, look for flame resistant labels. Try and stay away from cotton costumes as they are more flammable.
21) If you child's costume includes hats or scarves make sure they are tied tightly so they don’t slip over the child's eyes.
22) Make sure that your child's accessories like swords are flexible or soft.
23) Never hide or cross the street between parked cars.
24) Always been cautious of strangers, cars and animals.
25) Have fun and Happy Halloween.