Halloween may be the one night of the year when the dead roam the streets of the living, but that should be the only reason you and your children have to fear while going door-to-door in search of your favorite candy this year. Running around in the streets after dark, especially with masks and hoods that limit your eyesight, can present some challenges.
But Halloween is meant to be fun, with memories your children will cherish for the rest of their lives. So stay safe this Halloween by following a few simple guidelines to keep you and your little ones out of harm’s way. Cars are the biggest worry, but losing track of your kids is also a concern, especially once the sun has set. Have a conversation with them before you head out to make sure they understand the potential harm in not listening to your instructions and just for safe measure, check the status of any hearing devices to be sure they’re functioning at full capacity.
Before you head out the door with your child in tow, check out these Halloween safety tips!
Hearing aid pre-check
If your children have hearing aids, perform a thorough check on the mechanism before you let them run out the door. Make sure the aid is working properly, and check the batteries. Put a small hearing aid emergency kit in your bag or pocket with an extra set of batteries in case you run into problems along the trick-or-treat route, which can sidestep any possible deviations in your Halloween fun!
If you have a child with cochlear implants, it’s important to make sure they’re running predictably as well, before leaving the house.
Wear bright colors
If possible, dress your children in bright, distinctive costumes that are easy for both you and drivers on the road to see. Children run the risk of being struck by cars whose drivers are frequently unable to see the little demons after dark. That’s not always possible, of course, so look into purchasing some reflective tape or a blinking light for the back of your little ones’ costumes. While drivers may be vigilant, a little visual aid never hurts.
Keep them close
When the sugar rush hits, your children might be a little more difficult to control. But don’t let them get too far ahead of you when they dash away from the latest door; the excitement of trick or treating can cause children to forget to check both ways before running out into the street. Keeping them close to you may be tough, but it’s important. Keep a few tricks up your sleeve in getting them to behave, like stopping them from running directly to the next house by asking them to stop and show you what treats they just collected.
Devise a plan
Plan out a route ahead of time and make sure your kids know the plan. When it’s dark, young children can easily lose their way, even if its within their own neighborhood. Fear can trigger panic, causing them to become disoriented. If you get separated, pick a designated meeting place they can remember how to reach, like a neighborhood landmark. Playgrounds, street signs, stores or even brightly colored houses can serve as a meeting place they will remember.
Halloween is one day your children look forward to all year. If you plan accordingly, there will be nothing to fear come All Hallow’s Eve. Nothing but the ghosts and goblins, that is.
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