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Halloween brings many fun traditions: Dressing up in creative costumes. Carving Jack-o-Lanterns. Handing out candy to cute trick-or-treaters.
For many parents, though, Halloween also presents a number of safety concerns: Are those neighbors trustworthy? Can my child see out of his mask? How will I check all of this candy before they sneak a piece?
At Taylor King Law, we’ve got you covered. Read on for tips to make the most of your Halloween night while also protecting your family.
Who doesn’t love a family costume theme? But it’s important to consider more than style points when you get dressed for the evening.
We’ve all heard the warnings to check Halloween candy carefully for signs of tampering. The good news: this is mostly urban legend. Parents should inspect their child’s candy haul, but it’s extremely unlikely that they’ll find razor blades or poison. Instead, two main concerns are food allergies and choking hazards, like lollipops.
Because many children have food allergies, you might consider handing out non-food items like stickers or festive pencils. Put a teal pumpkin on your porch to signal a food-allergy-friendly stop.
Aside from a stomach ache or sugar high, the biggest danger to your child on Halloween is road traffic.
Avoid pedestrian injuries with these safety practices:
Discuss these safety rules with your children BEFORE leaving the house. Once their excitement peaks, it will be difficult to focus on safety instructions.
Drivers, remember that you are responsible for your own conduct behind the wheel.
Exercise extra caution, look for pedestrians and be patient with trick-or-treaters in your neighborhood. Drive slow!
Have a pet at home? We’ve asked Bradi to offer up her Top 5 Halloween Safety Tips for Pets this year.
Happy Halloween from Taylor King Law!