Halloween Costume Party Ideas : Halloween Safety Tips for Your Kids

Halloween is a time to have fun and to be creative while keeping in mind that it is also important to keep your children and yourself safe during the spookiest night of the year. Here are some guidelines for choosing a safe Halloween costume for your kids. Don't forget the 'other' kids. Read these safety tips to help your pet  enjoy his Halloween, too

 “Everyone gets excited about Halloween and costumes, but they don't always think about safety.” Says Jalem Getz, President of BuyCostumes.com says. Following some of these simple guidelines from BuyCostumes.com will help keep your kids safe, happy and healthy while enjoying their costumes and treats:

• DON’T TRIP!
  Always make sure that the Halloween costume doesn’t get in the way of your child’s feet by hemming or cutting the bottom of the costume, so it is not dragging on the ground. Always have your child wear shoes that fit (even if they don’t go with the costume).

• I SEE YOU!
  Masks are great fun! Just is sure that if the mask is difficult for your child to see through, cut their eye-holes larger. If you cannot cut the mask, make sure they avoid wearing the mask from house to house unless they are supervised by an adult. Makeup is also another great option.

• HOT STUFF!
  Check the material to see if it is flame retardant or resistant. Most commercially produced costumes are resistant, but it’s always a good idea to check.

• HERE I AM!
  Be seen, especially at night. Make sure that if you or your children aren’t wearing light colors, you take some precautions. Reflective tape is great along with light up shoes. A flashlight may also be another idea, just make sure it is kept on while walking.

• SLOW DOWN!
  Walk, don’t run. We know that children want to get as many treats as possible, but its better to be safe than sorry.

• GET OFF THE ROAD!
  Always stay on the sidewalk, it’s not a good idea to cut across yards or driveways. If there aren’t any sidewalks, walk on the left hand side of the road facing traffic.

• STOP & GO!
  Always obey traffic signals, if your child doesn’t know what the traffic signals mean, then they are too young to be without an adult.

• FUN TIME!
  Have your child wear a watch, preferably one that can be read in the dark.

Have a safe and Happy Halloween. Keeping those important safety tips in mind, Getz offers some additional safety tips for parents to make their children have a safe and Happy Halloween.

A few extra tips:

• Make sure your child eats dinner before setting out, they may be hungry and start to snack on their treats

• Children should carry quarters or a cell phone so they can call home.

• You should know when and where you child will be and when they will be home.

• Although suspicious candy is rare, always look at the candy first to see if anything looks like it’s been tampered with.