HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR PARENTS

• Place a flashlight in your Jack 0' Lantern instead of a candle; the flame can cause a fire.

• Costumes should be bright in colour or made of reflective material.

• Avoid masks. They obstruct a child's view.

• Avoid children's costumes with capes or droopy pants. Both may become caught and could hurt the child.

• If you put makeup on your child's face, try not to get it too close to the eyes. Some makeup may cause irritation.

• Test run your child's costume. Check for problems.

• Dress your children warmly, but comfortably as well.

• Set perimeters in your neighbourhood.

• Set a reasonable curfew.

• Supply your children with their home phone number and some quarters in case they get lost.

• Tell your children to stay alert to danger.

• Accompany young children.

• Tell your children not to eat en route.

• Inspect your children's candy before they eat it.

• For extra safety, organize a Halloween party at home.