As we enjoy the spooky fun, let’s look out for each other in the community.
The Child Accident Prevention Trust have shared 12 top tips to keep your little ones safe this Halloween:
- Remember Halloween costumes are highly flammable, so leep children away from naked flames.
- Try to buy costumes from a reputable store or website.
- Check costume labels for a UKCA or CE mark.
- Encourage children to layer up to give a layer of protection between the costume and their skin.
- Teach children to Stop, Drop and Roll. Ahead of Halloween, make sure children know what to do if their clothes catch fire.
- Keep candles well out of the path of trick or treaters
Remember not to put candles on a surface that may burn. And, in all the excitement, don’t forget to blow them out when you’re done. - Switch to battery-powered candles or LED lights.
- Be visible in the dark. Wear costumes with reflective tape or fluorescent glow sticks and glow jewellery to help make children more visible to drivers.
- Stay safe near roads.
- Carve carefully or find ‘no-carve pumpkin’ ideas for decorating with little ones.
- Watch out for treats that might be a choking hazard for young children. Lollipops, hard candy and mini eggs in particular can pose a serious choking risk.
- Be wary of button batteries which can badly hurt or kill a child if swallowed. Check the battery compartment on Halloween novelties is secured with a screw to prevent children gaining access.
We can make this Halloween safe and fun for everyone by being considerate of our neighbours.
If you plan to go trick or treating:
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Respect the wishes of those who display a “No Trick or Treat “sign. Please only visit the homes of people you know well & clearly displaying Halloween decorations.
Respect the wishes of those who display a “No Trick or Treat “sign. Please only visit the homes of people you know well & clearly displaying Halloween decorations.If you are worried about trick or treaters
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Don’t open your door if unsure who is there. Have a contact number of a close relative or friend/ neighbour by the phone in case you need to phone them.
Don’t open your door if unsure who is there. Have a contact number of a close relative or friend/ neighbour by the phone in case you need to phone them.Remember, if a crime is in progress call 999.
For non emergencies, you can report crimes and Anti-Social Behaviour on this link or by calling 101.