Have a Healthy Halloween
Keep sharp objects away from young children leave pumpkin carving to the adults.
All Dressed Up
- Test make-up in a small area. Remove before bed to prevent irritation.
- Lower your risk for eye injury by avoiding decorative contact lenses.
- Wear well-fitting masks, costumes and shoes to avoid blocked vision and falls.
Carving a Niche
- Keep small children away from knives. Instead, have them use markers to decorate pumpkins.
- Consider using a glow stick or LED light instead of a candle to light pumpkins.
Healthy Halloween
- A good meal prior to parties and trick-or-treating will discourage youngsters from filling up on Halloween treats.
- Consider handing out non-food treats for trick-or-treaters, such as coloring books or pens and pencils.
- Examine your child's candy for choking hazards and tampering. Limit the amount of treats you eat.
- Try to ration treats for the days following Halloween.
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