Tips for Trick-or-Treaters

We’re one day closer to Halloween! Yesterday, we featured some tips for homeowners. Here are some tips for trick-or-treaters…and their parents! As always, please be vigilant about keeping your children safe!! Here are a few tips to make sure they are easily seen.

1. Use glow sticks and flashlights. Make sure that your child stands out in the dark.

2. Travel in groups.

3. Remind your child not to enter the home or vehicle of a stranger, even when invited. They should have an adult with them.
4. Remind your child not to eat treats until they return home so they can be inspected.
5. Discuss and plan your route before walking. If your child is older, and you are not walking with them, it is best to have an idea about where they may be. Remind them not to leave the route unless you agree upon it ahead of time.
6. If your child has a cell phone, have them call and check in. They can easily report their location in case of emergencies.
7. If homes do not have their lights on, this usually means they are not inviting trick-or-treaters.
8. Purchase reflective tape to add to costumes or bags. You can find this in many hardware departments and stores.

9. Make sure you adhere to town curfews and trick-or-treating hours.
10. Remind children not to cut through people’s property or through alleyways.
11. This is a great time to remind and teach children how to use traffic signals to cross, and make eye contact with drivers before crossing in front of a vehicle.

Be safe and have a great time!!