{"id":9420,"date":"2013-10-28T12:51:00","date_gmt":"2013-10-28T12:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/301webdemo.com\/oegema\/?p=9420"},"modified":"2026-02-06T05:12:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T05:12:50","slug":"halloween-safety-tips-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ona.ca\/blog\/halloween-safety-tips-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Halloween Safety Tips for Kids!"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Halloween is a favourite time of year for many young people out there \u2013 and even adults! What could be better than:\u00a01)<\/strong>\u00a0dressing up as anything you want,\u00a02)<\/strong>\u00a0collecting loads of candy and then\u00a03)<\/strong>\u00a0eating lots of it and staying up late? \u00a0 Sounds fun, but to make sure your Halloween night\u00a0stays<\/em>\u00a0fun,\u00a0we highly recommend you review these simple safety tips with your children<\/strong>\u00a0(click the image for a larger version<\/a>):<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Let\u2019s Review<\/h2>
  1. Ensure your children trick-or-treat\u00a0in a group or with an adult<\/strong>. For kids going alone in a group, it\u2019s best to sit down with them and plan out their route first so they know where to go and are not just wondering the neighbourhood. Also set a time and meeting place to regroup at the of the night.<\/li>
  2. Make sure everyone in the group\u00a0knows their emergency contact information<\/strong>, whether there is an adult with the group or not.<\/li>
  3. We recommend they\u00a0trick-or-treat in a neighbourhood you know<\/strong>. It helps to know people in the area and to have a good idea as to the layout of the neighbourhood.<\/li>
  4. Children should\u00a0only visit well-lit homes and never enter a home<\/strong>\u00a0They may be accepting candy from strangers on this night, but it needs to stay in a controlled environment \u2013 which is on the doorstep.<\/li>
  5. It\u2019s a good idea to\u00a0bring along a flashlight<\/strong>. With kids running around in costumes in the dark, it might come in handy when you really need it.<\/li>
  6. Have your kids\u00a0walk on the sidewalk<\/strong>\u00a0whenever possible. It may be Halloween, but the roads are not closed.<\/li>
  7. Make sure your kids know to\u00a0look both ways before crossing a street<\/strong>, even on Halloween night.<\/li>
  8. Consider adding some\u00a0reflective strips or badges to their costumes so drivers can see<\/strong>\u00a0them.<\/li>
  9. Make sure their costumes fit well<\/strong>, including masks, capes, etc. The last thing they need is to trip on their own costume and ruin their night by hurting themselves.<\/li>
  10. Test out costume makeup on a small part of the skin<\/strong>\u00a0before applying elsewhere. Some can contain chemicals or heavy metals that may not fare well with your child\u2019s skin. It\u2019s always best to test first.<\/li>
  11. Inspect all candy for tampering or choking hazards<\/strong>. You should tell your children not to eat any candy until they return home. Once they do, have them pour their candy in piles on the table for you to do an inspection.<\/li>
  12. Only let them eat the factory-made candy<\/strong>\u00a0that does not resemble any tampering. As thoughtful as homemade candy may be, it\u2019s unfortunately too risky in today\u2019s day in age.<\/li><\/ol>

    We hope this gives you some useful insights for a safe and fun Halloween! \u00a0 Trick-or-treat, \u00a0 \u2013 ONA Team<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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