Well Halloween is drawing near, kids in Moncton are getting hyper as they can’t wait to go trick-or-treating with their new spooky Halloween costumes. You’ll see vampires, mummys, clowns, princesses, flying witches and more this Halloween holiday season. But are your kids really ready for Halloween, just yet. Parents should be reminded of some Halloween safety tips that will keep all your kids safe as they go out with friends, collect some candy and have a great time.

Here are 11 Halloween safety tips all parents and kids should be aware of:

1. Kids should be wearing reflective strips and carry those fluorescent lights that kids can wear as a necklace  or ones like bracelets too.

2. Give your child a flash light so he can see where he or she is going.

3. Children love buying Halloween costumes but try and stay clear away from the masks. Halloween masks can make it hard for kids to see, trip and cause injuries. Try sticking to face paint instead.

4. Make sure that whatever costume your kids are wearing for Halloween that nothing is dragging where other kids can step on or trip going up stairs.

5. Children should never go out alone. Always have adult supervision or let your children go out in groups with friends if they are old enough.

6. Children should never enter a person’s home to get treats and should only go to houses with lights on.

7.  When trick or treating kids should always trick or treat down one side of the road and then the other. Do not criss cross and always try and cross at intersections or crosswalks.

8. Make sure your kids stay away from open flames like candles as Halloween costumes and products such as coloured hair spray are extremely flammable.

9. All Halloween treats should be inspected by an adult before your children eat them. Make sure to tell your kids before hand. All treats that have wrappers opened or treats that could be easily tampered with and not sealed properly should be discarded.

10. All young children should be accompanied by an adult. For older kids provide them with a cell phone so that you can reach them or they can reach you if need be in case of emergency.

11. The Most Important Halloween Parenting Tip of Them All!!!

DON”T ALLOW YOUR KIDS TO EAT CHOCOLATE BEFORE BED

If you want hyper kids go right ahead :) Parents need a break too, lol

Halloween is one of the best times for kids right up there with Christmas but with everything all good times can come to an end quickly if injuries happen. Always be safe when doing anything and simple things can be done to make sure everyone has a very safe and injury free Halloween night by following some safety tips. 

For another great time and a chance for yuour kids so wear their costumes one more time think about taking your kids to the Boo at The Zoo in Moncton for Halloween! Great event for a great cause.

Trick or treat to you all and may you and your kids have the spookiest Halloween Ever! Be Safe and Have Fun!

Booooo!