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Trick-or-Treat Safety Plan. Candy In, Stress Out.
Sort the practical stuff before anyone puts on a cape.
Before leaving.
Choose costumes that fit, preserve vision, and are visible after dark. Reflective details and a flashlight help; long hems and obstructive masks do not.
- Rehearse walking in the complete costume.
- Agree on a route, companions, and a return time.
- Charge phones and make contact details accessible.
On the route.
An adult should accompany young children. Older children need an agreed plan, a group, and clear rules about crossing roads and staying together.
- Use sidewalks and cross at corners or marked crossings.
- Look for vehicles at driveways and crossings; put phones away while walking.
- Stay at well-lit homes and do not enter homes or vehicles for treats.
Back at home.
Check treats before eating and read allergen labels. Keep age-inappropriate hard sweets and small objects away from younger children.
- Follow the child’s existing food-allergy plan.
- Offer non-food treats as an option at your own door.
- A shorter night still counts as a great night.
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