{"id":7336,"date":"2017-10-31T14:29:29","date_gmt":"2017-10-31T18:29:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:10028\/uncategorized\/staying-safe-halloween\/"},"modified":"2017-10-31T14:29:29","modified_gmt":"2017-10-31T18:29:29","slug":"staying-safe-halloween","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/napolilaw.lemonadestand.org\/en\/article\/staying-safe-halloween\/","title":{"rendered":"Staying Safe During Halloween"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Halloween is here, and if you are a parent, there\u2019s no doubt that your little ghoul or goblin is quite excited about trick-or-treating. Before you grab the pillowcases for candy collection, though, consider these tips for staying safe during this haunted holiday&#8211;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> Take Action to Prevent Against Pedestrian Accidents<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aap.org\/en-us\/about-the-aap\/aap-press-room\/news-features-and-safety-tips\/Pages\/Halloween-Safety-Tips.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Academy of Pediatrics<\/a> reports that pedestrian accidents are the most common causes of injuries to children during Halloween. In order to reduce the risk of your child being struck by a car, always:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Encourage kids to walk in a group &#8211; drivers of cars have an easier time seeing multiple children in a pack;<\/li>\n<li>Use lights and reflective tape on costumes and trick-or-treat bags (or carry small flashlights);<\/li>\n<li>Use sidewalks;<\/li>\n<li>Stay on well-lit streets &#8211; there\u2019s no reason to go down dark and spooky roads where visibility is poor; and<\/li>\n<li>Always cross at a crosswalk and never assume the right-of-way, and always make sure drivers have come to a complete stop and see you before crossing. It can never be said enough, be sure to &#8220;look both ways before crossing!&#8221; It is worth walking a few extra feet to go to the other side of the street via a pedestrian crossing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For drivers, it is especially important to be extra careful when pulling out of driveways or garages. Slow down and be particularly alert in residential neighborhoods; popular trick-or-treating hours are 5:30pm to 9:30pm.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong> Make Sure Kids are Supervised by Adults<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Young children <strong>should never trick-or-treat alone. <\/strong>If you are not able to trick-or-treat with your child this year, make sure that there is a responsible adult supervising the outing. Adult supervision helps to ensure that kids are protected from getting lost, suffering a pedestrian injury, being alone and without care if they fall or are injured, or being kidnapped or approached by a predator.<\/p>\n<p>It is also smart to remain in an area with which you are familiar. This will make it less likely that someone will get lost.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong> Choose Safe Costumes<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Choosing a costume is one of the best things about Halloween for kids. However, as a parent, you should set some ground rules. These include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Costumes should be age appropriate, as some costumes may create choking hazards for little ones;<\/li>\n<li>A child should choose a costume that does <em>not<\/em> require a mask, as masks can impair vision and therefore increase the risk of a fall &#8211; get creative and use face paint instead;<\/li>\n<li>If a costume has a cape, make sure that it is short enough that it will not increase the risk of a trip, and that it has an easy release so that if it get\u2019s caught, your child is not at risk of choking\/suffocation;<\/li>\n<li>If your child\u2019s costume comes with any accessories, make sure they are safe. For example, sharp swords aren\u2019t appropriate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Have a Safe Halloween!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At the law offices Napoli Shkolnik , our attorneys hope you have a safe and fun-filled Halloween with your family.<\/p>\n<p>If a child is injured due to the fault of another, please contact us for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.napolilaw.lemonadestand.org\/\">free consultation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>*Image: The Mitchell Agency<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Halloween is here, and if you are a parent, there\u2019s no doubt that your little ghoul or goblin is quite excited about trick-or-treating. 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