Have a safe and fun Halloween
Halloween is such a fun time for millions of children across the country. Unfortunately, there are thousands that end up in the emergency room due to preventable accidents.
So before you start picking out the perfect costume for your little goblin and begin gathering goodies; take some helpful safety tips from Scott Cirillo aka "Mr. No-No" the founder of The Thinking C.A.P.P. Foundation (Children's Accident Prevention Program) and have a fun and safe Halloween.
Costume Time :
n A little face paint vs. a mask for your toddlers
n Wear bright colors (Add a splash of neon color to your costume if black)
Pumpkin Fun:
n Have your little ones draw the design and you be their "carving assistant"
n Let the little goblins push in the carvings (the eyes, nose, mouth, etc.)
n You scrape the guts; they pull out the guts
n Use battery operated artificial light inside the jack-o'-lantern
Trick-or-Treating :
n Leave your wands, swords, pistols, etc. at home (Kids get hurt and you end up carrying them anyway)
n ALWAYS have them within view! Tell your little ones, "If you can't see me, I can't see you"
n Nothing should be in your child's hands except for their basket
n Everyone should have a type of light stick on them at all times
Before the Sugar Rush :
n Check ALL the Treats! Throwaway all suspicious and unwrapped candy
n Completely sealed candies; Submerge your candy in a bowl of water
n If you see air bubbles or wet candy, throw it away
n Take treats to a court house or an airport and get it x-rayed if available
After the Sugar Rush:
n Settling their tummies: Drink a glass of water or warm milk after filling up on candy
n Brush teeth immediately after eating candy
n Before bedtime do something relaxing; like read a good Halloween book
Mr. No-No realizes some of these tips might be commonsense or an overkill, but you would be amazed how many children end up getting hurt.
Happy Halloween!
