The Boys & Girls Club of the Coastside

7 Safety Tips for a Spook-Free Halloween

Adopted from Gail Belsky, Bay Area Parent October 2011

What can you do to protect your children without taking all the fun out of their night? Teach them the seven basic rules of Safety.

1. See and be seen- Buy or make a bright costume, choose bright face paint over a mask, which can limit vision.

2. Size it up-Make sure your child’s costume fits, to prevent a tripping hazard.

3. Get flashy-Give your child a flashlight or use reflective tape.

4. Map it out- Plan your trick-or treat route, stay on well lit streets.

5. Buddy up- Have an adult or an older teenager walk with younger children.

6. Eat only packaged candy-Tell children not to eat any candy until you have inspected the loot first. Give them a snack or light meal to help avoid the temptation of digging in.

7.  Review the rules- Traffic safety rules are especially important on Halloween. Stay on sidewalks, cross at crosswalks, and avoid walking around parked cars.