It’s almost Halloween time, and when the big day comes, millions of children will participate in the annual tradition of trick-or-treating. This fun activity comes with some dangers, so let’s dive in to some trick or treat safety tips that will keep you and your family safe!
Minimize Distractions
When embarking on your evening’s journey, it is easy to become distracted. Cell phones are the primary source of distractions in modern society. Walking with your children should be an activity free of distractions as much as possible. Minimize your distractions by reducing cell phone use when walking the neighborhoods and ensure that you let family and friends know that you will be out with your children during this time to reduce the number of messages or calls you may receive while out. Remember that safety comes with effort and the desire to be present in the moment, and that reducing cell phone use is your best ticket to a safe evening!
Stay Visible
Another important step to ensuring your family is safe on Halloween is to stay visible. Visibility at night is one of the leading causes for accidents that involve pedestrians. There are several ways to increase your visibility: add lights to costumes, apply reflective strips or coatings, and wear bright colors. These are all simple methods to raise awareness for others that you are occupying a space outside. The brighter you are, the more visible you are, which makes you that much less likely to experience any mishaps. You can purchase reflective strips or lighting accessories at most stores and plan your costumes accordingly.
Inspect Candy
When you arrive home (or when your child is snacking out and about), a much overlooked safety measure is candy inspection. There have been several instances over the years of nefarious activity from candy-givers. This is bad! Many cannabis candies are designed to look like regular candies. This can be dangerous for children without supervision. To spot these candies, look for ‘contains THC’ or the cannabis leaf on the packaging. This will prevent any accidents from occurring.
Conclusion
In summary, staying safe this Halloween is simple when you follow these tips. You will avoid distractions, stay visible, and keep your child safe from bad actors. Halloween is a fun holiday for the whole family when trick or treating goes well. That’s why sharing these trick or treat safety tips makes all the difference!