As Halloween approaches, Kenosha families can keep the night fun and safe by following a handful of straightforward precautions. Blain’s Farm & Fleet has compiled a list of safety measures that address visibility, costume fit, street habits, group safety, and candy handling.
Be Seen on the Streets
Bright costume colors, reflective tape, glow sticks, and a flashlight make children more visible to drivers after dark. These simple additions help keep the group noticeable from a distance.
Choose Properly Fitting Costumes
Costumes that are too long or shoes that are ill‑fitting increase the risk of trips and falls on sidewalks and steps. Swapping an oversized mask for face paint can also improve a child’s field of vision throughout the evening.
Practice Safe Street Habits
Kids should stay on sidewalks, cross only at marked crosswalks, and look both ways before stepping onto the road. Phones belong in pockets while walking between houses so eyes stay on the path, not on a screen.
Stick Together in Groups
Trick‑or‑treating in groups adds an extra layer of safety. Younger children need adult supervision for the entire night. Planning a route in advance keeps the group together, and having a phone readily available ensures quick communication if anyone gets separated.
Inspect Candy Before Eating
Parents should check every wrapper for open or damaged packaging and set aside any suspicious items. Watch for small candies that could pose a choking hazard, and verify that treats do not contain allergens for children with food sensitivities. Homemade treats from unknown sources are best avoided.
Limit Candy Consumption
Setting a reasonable limit on how much candy is eaten in one sitting helps prevent discomfort. Spreading the haul over several days keeps the celebration going beyond Halloween night.
These easy steps require little extra preparation but can meaningfully reduce the risks associated with walking through unfamiliar neighborhoods after dark. A brief safety review with children before heading out goes a long way toward keeping the focus on fun.
Original reporting: Kenosha.com — read the source article.
