“If parents feel that perhaps their children are old enough to go trick or treating on their own, just making sure that they still go in a group and that they’re aware of where their child is actually trick or treating and in what neighborhoods,” says Dr. Luchak.
Luchak says youngsters must be taught to solely method effectively lit homes and to by no means step right into a strangers home.
Candy associated dangers will be prevented by checking that every one sweet is sealed earlier than consuming. Children ought to by no means eat a home made deal with from strangers.
Dr. Luchak says colder climate may also be a security difficulty.
“Making sure that parents and their children who are going out trick or treating dress for the weather, because as we know it’s starting to get colder. With the dropping temperatures just making sure that everyone is dressed appropriately and dressing in layers and if possible wearing the costume over top of those layers.”
Lastly, Luchak says it’s essential to observe thorough dental hygiene within the weeks after Halloween, when youngsters are consuming bigger quantities of sugar.