Trick or Treat Safety

    Trick or Treat Safety  Any costume accessories such as swords should be short, soft, and flexible.

    Trick-or-treating should not be done alone.
    Reflective tape to costumes and treat bags helps drivers to see you.
    Parents should check over all treats for tampering and choking hazards.
    Do not eat homemade treats from someone you don’t know.
    Limit the amount of sweets you eat.
    Use a flashlight so people can see you.
    Test your make-up in a small area of your face and remember to take it off before bed.
    Be careful crossing the street and use crosswalks when possible.
    Walk on sidewalks when you can or face the oncoming traffic.
    To avoid falling, do not block your vision with masks and costumes.
    Don’t wear over-sized shoes to avoid falling.
    Don’t enter someone’s home you don’t know unless you are with a trusted adult.
    Be careful of lit candles or luminaries and wear flame-resistant costumes.
    Be careful of kids trick-or-treating when driving.
    For more Halloween trick or treat health and safety tips, visit www.cdc.gov/family/halloween