Trick or Treat Safety Tips

I hope all of you have a fun time trick-or-treating & giving out candy tonight. Little man is {of course} going to be a shark, the husband is Mayhem from Allstate & I’m Flo from Progressive. My mom is in town, so she’ll be participating in all of the festivities with us tonight. Little man’s cousin is also coming with us. She’s only 5 months old, so she’s really just along for the ride, but she’ll be adorable {pictures to come on Facebook & Twitter}.

As fun as Halloween can be, I want to share a few safety tips & tricks with you all.

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From the CDC

• Swords, knives, and similar costume accessories should be short, soft & flexible.

• Avoid trick-or-treating alone.

• Examine all treats for choking hazards & tampering before eating them.

• Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating & WALK {don’t run} from house to house.

• Use crosswalks wherever possible.

• Avoid eating homemade treats made by strangers.

• Only visit well-lit houses.

• Never accept rides from strangers.

• Be sure to wear flame-resistant costumes & never walk near lit candles or luminaries.

From the Red Cross

• Add reflective tape to costumes and trick or treat bags.

• Use face makeup instead of masks, which can make it hard to see.

• Plan a route ahead of time.

• Accept treats at the door – never go inside.

• Walk only on the sidewalks.

• Don’t cut across yards, use alleys, or cross between parked cars.

• Be cautious around strange animals, especially dogs.

Check out a few trick or treat etiquette tips here.

But, most of all – have a fun, safe and

 Happy Halloween!

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