Stay Safe Trick-or-Treating This Halloween
While this may be a time of sweet treats, costumes and community fun, it’s crucial that kids look after themselves when trick-or-treating. To ensure that this Halloween stays festive and (not too) frightening, encourage your nippers to take these steps when they’re out and about…
Be afraid of the dark!
Accidents can happen in the dark, so before getting carried away, ensure that you’re visible to drivers and pedestrians. Glow sticks, torches, and colourful costumes can help to enhance visibility at night.
Don’t stray off the beaten track!
Stick to familiar routes, especially those with plenty of street lights. The last thing you want is to lose your way – ghouls and ghosts may be lying in wait for strays!
Find safety in numbers!
Children should always be accompanied by a trusted adult when out trick-or-treating. Older ones must stick together and do their sweet-seeking rounds in groups. Children should always notify parents of routes ahead of time, and should never enter the home or vehicle of a stranger!
Watch out for traffic!
Always exercise caution when navigating, no matter what time of day you’re out. Always use pedestrian crossings, and try to make eye contact with drivers so that they know you’re there!
Don’t eat dodgy sweets!
Once your haul of sweets is complete, double-check that they’re all legit! Don’t eat any treats that are unwrapped, out of date, or unusual-looking. Only accept homemade treats from trusted friends and family.
By staying safe and keeping your wits about you, you can enjoy trick-or-treating without the nasty surprises. Stay spooky, Yorkies!
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