The Collier County Sheriff’s Office wants to help parents make sure their children have a safe Halloween. Here are some tips:
Make sure children are dressed safely
Allow them to wear only flame-retardant costumes.
Keep costumes short to prevent falls.
Use make-up instead of masks when possible. Masks can obstruct vision.
Make sure kids wear light colors or put reflective tape on their costumes.
Make trick-or-treating trouble free
Children should travel in groups when trick-or-treating. Adults should accompany young children.
Map out a safe route for children and make sure they stop only at familiar homes where the outside lights are on.
Try to have them trick-or-treat while it’s still light outside. If it’s dark, make sure someone has a flashlight.
Make sure kids know not to enter strange houses or cars.
Treats
Tell children not to eat their treats until they come home.
Check out all treats before your children eat them.
Let kids eat only unopened candies and treats that are in their original wrappers.
