Halloween Safety, Halloween Safety Tips, Average Deaths Per Day,

Halloween Safety, Costumes should be made of fireproof fabric and include reflectors
and bright colors
Costumes should not obstruct vision or movement
Bring flashlights or glow sticks to increase visibility
Adults should accompany children under 12. Children over 12
should go in groups and stick to familiar areas
Always cross at street corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks
Look left-right-left when crossing and keep eye contact with
drivers to make sure they see you
Watch out for cars backing out of driveways

Halloween is an exciting time of year for kids. Here are
some tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics
(AAP) to help ensure they have a safe holiday.

Carving a Niche:
Small children should never carve pumpkins. Children can draw a face with markers. Then parents can do the
cutting.
Consider using a flashlight or glow stick instead of a candle to light your pumpkin. If you do use a candle, a votive
candle is safest.
Candlelit pumpkins should be placed on a sturdy table, away from curtains and other flammable objects, and not
on a porch or any path where visitors may pass close by. They should never be left unattended.

Did You Know?
The most dangerous day of the year for child pedestrians* is Halloween