2026 Halloween Safety Tips for Your Kids (Keep Kids Safe This Halloween)NEW

Halloween Safety Tips 

Costumes & Prep
• Choose bright, flame-resistant costumes; keep them short to avoid tripping.
• Add reflective tape to costumes and bags.
• Use makeup or hats instead of masks that block vision.
• Give kids flashlights with fresh batteries.
• Use battery-powered lanterns instead of candles.

Before Heading Out
• Feed kids a good meal before trick-or-treating.
• Review safe routes and set a return time.
• Keep pets secured indoors.
• Remind drivers to go slow; assign a designated driver for parties.

Trick-or-Treating
• Young children should be with an adult; older kids should stay in groups.
• Stick to well-lit streets and homes with lights on.
• Cross streets at corners and crosswalks - never run across.
• Never enter a stranger’s home or car.
• Don’t eat treats until an adult checks them.

At Home
• Clear walkways of tripping hazards.
• Keep decorations, candles, and Jack O’Lanterns away from flammables.
• Examine all candy and throw away anything suspicious or unwrapped.