Halloween is nearly upon us and Australia’s largest toy store, Toys”R”Us has teamed up with Safe Kids Worldwide to help children and families enjoy fun and safe celebrations on the spookiest day of the year. Follow these tips and you’ll have a safe and fun night on Saturday October 31.
The two organizations have compiled a list of Halloween safety tips for parents to pass onto their children before they dress up as their favourite cartoon character, ghoulish ghost or glamorous fairy to go out Trick or Treating.
Some helpful tips for parents:
• Children should never Trick or Treat far from home and especially not alone, remember to Trick or Treat in groups and stay together. Until parents are comfortable with a child’s street sense, they should not go without adult supervision.
• Teach children to Trick or Treat at houses that are well lit.
• Children should only accept treats at the door and be told to never accept invitations to enter a stranger’s house.
• Ensure children cross street at corners, using traffic signals and zebra crossings where possible. Teach children to avoid main roads and other heavy-traffic areas, remembering to never cross in between parked cars.
• When searching for a costume that is fun, and safe, keep in mind that wearing bright-coloured clothing and retro-reflective materials help children appear much more visable to drivers.
• Children should carry a flashlight, in addition to wearing retro-reflective materials, when Trick or Treating after dark.
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