Trick-or-Treat Safety

Everyone loves a good scare on Halloween, but not when it comes to safety. Before your little ghosts and goblins head out for treats, keep these tips in mind for a safe and fun Halloween:

• Choose costumes carefully. Make sure costumes and shoes fit properly and don’t block your child’s vision or create a tripping hazard. 
• Be seen. Give children flashlights or glow sticks and add reflective tape to costumes or treat bags to help drivers spot trick-or-treaters after dark. 
• Stick to well-lit areas. Use sidewalks and crosswalks whenever possible and visit homes with porch lights on. Remind children to never enter a stranger’s home or vehicle. 
• Keep an eye on traffic. Look both ways before crossing the street and avoid running between parked cars. Put phones and other distractions away while walking. 
• Check treats before eating. Have children wait until they get home so an adult can inspect candy and other treats. Be especially mindful of food allergies and choking hazards. 
• Stay together. Young children should always trick-or-treat with a trusted adult. Older children going out without an adult should travel in groups and have a planned route and return time.

And if your little skeleton isn’t feeling well, it may be best to let them rest their bones at home.

If your child needs care, you can conveniently schedule an appointment online with Marshall Pediatrics in Huntington, Barboursville and Teays Valley. 

Visit marshallhealthnetwork.org/appointments to schedule an appointment online today.