Keep Kids Safe

One of the most critical tasks on Halloween night is carefully watching over your children. If you’re going trick-or-treating with your family, stay near your kids to prevent them from running into the street or getting lost in the neighborhood. Also, please pay attention to their costumes. If your child’s costume includes a mask, confirm that they have clear visibility to avoid tripping or bumping into things. Also, ensure they aren’t tripping over a costume that might be too long.

Keep Lights on You

Can you imagine pumpkins and decorations without lights? It’s not possible! You need lights for pumpkins and decorations, and you should bring them out with you while trick-or-treating. Flashlights, glow sticks, or reflective tape can help illuminate the night to keep everybody safer. Not only will this make it easier to see the paths, but it will help other people see you better. Don’t underestimate the importance of well-lit porch areas and pathways. Ensuring proper illumination is essential for the safety of families and trick-or-treaters as they approach your front door. If you aren’t distributing candy this year, keep your lights off.

Be Mindful When Selecting a Costume

There are some things to think about when finalizing your costume. One of those things is eye safety. Skipping costumes with protruding, sharp, or pointy components is safest. Those components can harm your eyes and the eyes of those around you. If using a mask, make sure that your vision isn’t obstructed. There’s a lot to look out for on Halloween night, so you’ll want to ensure you can see clearly. If your costume needs colored or decorative contact lenses, choose FDA-approved contacts that an eye doctor fits.

Pass On Costume Props

When choosing a costume, consider whether it comes with props. Props include fake knives, brooms, wands, and baseball bats. Even though props can make costumes more fun, it’s safer to avoid them for many reasons. But if you decide to use props or if your kids want to bring something along while trick-or-treating, ensure everyone is careful with them. Even though props are fake, they aren’t toys and aren’t meant to be used to hit people. They can do a lot of damage if they come into contact with your eyes

Decorate Safely

Your Halloween decorations can be both chilling and safe at the same time! With so many little ones around, you’ll want a safe Halloween decoration set up for everybody who stops by your house. Walkways and your front door should not be obstructed in any way. Trick-or-treaters should have a clear path. You don’t want anybody tripping and hurting themselves. We also recommend avoiding any decorations with pointy edges. You’ll also want to ensure your porch is fully lit so everybody can see where they’re going.

Use Makeup and Masks Carefully

Whether wearing a mask or using makeup this year, you’ll want to be cautious. The skin on your face and around your eyes is susceptible, so you should use high-quality makeup that won’t irritate you. Using cheap products might cause irritations or infections. Masks need to be the correct size. If they are too big or too small, then your eyes might not be able to see through the eye openings correctly. If you’re walking around a lot, a large mask might shift around a lot, making it difficult to see clearly on a dark night. If you must decide between the two, we recommend going with makeup.

Drink Water

Make sure to drink plenty of water to wash down all those treats! Walking around the neighborhood can make you and your family quite thirsty. Dehydration can sneak up on you, making you tired and causing discomfort. You don’t want to end the night early because you feel sick. Remember that dehydration can lead to dry eyes, resulting in eye fatigue and unease. Remember to carry water bottles when you go trick-or-treating to help you stay refreshed.