Are You Taking the Kids Trick-or-Treating? Previously we shared safety tips for Halloween costumes and carving and displaying pumpkins and a safe home for trick-or-treaters. Here are safety tips for trick-or- treating tonight from the American Academy of Pediatrics. For Trick-or-Treating: A parent or responsible adult should always accompany young children on their neighborhood rounds. If […]
More Halloween Safety Tips
October 28, 2011 1 Comment

Yesterday we shared safety tips for Halloween costumes by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Today we share more safety tips from the AAP. CARVING A NICHE: Instead of carving a pumpkin consider painting them. Click here to see the top seven reasons to paint pumpkins instead of carving them. When carving pumpkins, small children should […]
What Are Your Charges Dressing Up as for Halloween?
October 27, 2011 12 Comments

Halloween Costume Safety Tips Halloween is an exciting time of year for kids, and to help ensure they have a safe holiday, here are some tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Costume Safety Tips: Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. Make sure that shoes fit well and that costumes are short enough […]