Wishing you a Happy Halloween! If you’re out and about trick or treating this evening, remember:
🔦 The brighter the better – If your child is going trick-or-treating after dark, opting for a brightly coloured costume or attaching reflective or glow-in-the-dark tape to a treat bag will act as a safety measure for any oncoming traffic while children are crossing the road.
👬 Nobody left behind – Make sure at least one adult is accompanying primary school children while they are trick-or-treating. Encourage older children to trick-or-treat with friends, parents or older siblings to provide safety in numbers. In case your child gets separated for any reason, make sure you write an address and a contact number inside your child’s pocket or treat bag. Make sure at least one person has a torch to carry in case of emergencies.
🗺 Know the area – Try trick-or-treating in an area that everybody knows relatively well. Drawing a map of your local streets and deciding on a familiar route can make it clear to everybody where you will be going, which doors you’ll be knocking on, and what areas will be off limits due to distance or danger.
🔎 Inspect before indulging – Provide an early dinner before going out trick-or-treating so your child won’t fill up on treats throughout the journey. Always inspect a full treat bag before allowing your child to eat anything, especially if they have an allergy or intolerance. Discard anything that is not sealed correctly, has torn packaging, could be a major choking hazard if it’s for young children, or simply looks questionable to you. Keep chocolates and sweets away from pets.
🚷 We want you to enjoy Halloween, but remember, not everyone wants to take part! Don’t knock if there’s a sign saying “No trick or treat here” and be careful not to frighten elderly or vulnerable people.
