Tips for safe trick-or-treating
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- 02 Nov 2022
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It’s scary season, and for many kids this is the first Halloween in two years they’ve been able to go trick-or-treating in their neighbourhoods. As excitement gains momentum, we checked in with Dr. Daniel Rosenfield, an emergency physician at the Hospital for Sick Children, for a refresher on how to keep safe all the ninjas, princesses, space travellers and more you’ll meet on Oct. 31. Here are his tips on how to safely enjoy the spookiest night of the year.
What should I think about when helping my child choose a costume?
Visibility should be your priority. And good news — with cheap and bright LED lights now available, we've really changed the game on visibility.
Plus, there are infinite ways to make that fun: Kids could use a lightsaber as a sword or add glow sticks to their costumes. If lit-up accessories don’t work for the costume, you could add reflective tape to it. Tell your child the tape has special powers – it can be seen from 500 metres away.
It goes without saying that devils and dragons should not have real flames. Make sure your child's costume cannot catch fire easily. If you are buying a costume, look for a flame-resistant label.
And while being seen is one of the most important elements, so is being able to see. Masks aren’t the greatest, because often kids can't see their feet or don’t have any peripheral vision. If your child insists on wearing a mask, make sure it's on tightly on and doesn't have straps that might be a choking hazard. Face paint is a much better option. And if you opt for some of the cool, iridescent or glow-in-the-dark face paints available, just make sure they’re non-toxic. Read More...
