Halloween can be an exciting time of year for children, dressing up and going out after dark to collect treats. Being mindful of potential hazards can help to make sure that everyone has a fun, spooky and safe Halloween.
Holly (9) and her younger brother Connor (5), love Halloween and plan their costumes months in advance “this year I’m dressing up as Cleaver the Clown, it’s pretty scary but I love it” said an enthusiastic Holly.
Their Mum Brodie loves seeing the delight that Halloween brings to her children, however she is also aware of the potential dangers involved with excited and unpredictable children (including the sugar rush!) and what can be done to ensure that everyone has a good time.
“It does get a little chaotic, so before we leave the house we remind our kids about our important safety rules, such as waiting for an adult before crossing the road, staying on the footpaths and looking out for cars in driveways”, said Brodie.
“We start trick or treating early, around 5:00pm, when there is still plenty of daylight – this way the kids are more visible and there are also more families walking together.”
“We always ensure that a trusted adult accompanies the children and that there is more than one adult if extra kids join our group.”
Adding some safety planning to your Halloween ‘to do’ list can help to ensure that the whole family can enjoy the night. We have put together some tips to help you in your preparations.
Kidsafe Victoria’s Halloween Safety Tips
Get clever with costumes
Trick or treat with care
Other Safety tips
Enjoy the fun this Halloween and stay safe to ensure everyone has a wicked time.
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