{"id":1410,"date":"2013-10-22T08:35:50","date_gmt":"2013-10-22T12:35:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/vac\/2013\/10\/22\/halloween-safety-tips\/"},"modified":"2013-10-22T08:35:50","modified_gmt":"2013-10-22T12:35:50","slug":"halloween-safety-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/vac\/2013\/10\/22\/halloween-safety-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Halloween is celebrated around the United States on October 31st.This is a  fun time to dress up in costumes, go trick-or-treating,  attend  parties, and eat yummy treats.<\/p>\n<p>Before heading out with your host children this year,please read the following tips offered by the CDC( Center for Disease Control and Prevention):<\/p>\n<table id=\"SafeLetterTable\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" summary=\"Graphics spelling out the phrase Safe Halloween and safety tips beginning with each letter from the phrase\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"15%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/family\/halloween\/images\/letter_s.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Alphabet letter S\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"85%\">Swords, knives, and similar costume accessories should be short, soft, and flexible.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/family\/halloween\/images\/letter_a.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Alphabet letter A\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/td>\n<td>Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/family\/halloween\/images\/letter_f.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Alphabet letter F\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/td>\n<td>Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see you.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/family\/halloween\/images\/letter_e.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Alphabet letter E\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/td>\n<td>Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating them. Limit the amount of treats you eat.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/family\/halloween\/images\/letter_h.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Alphabet letter H\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/td>\n<td>Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating to help you see and others see you. Always WALK and don&#8217;t run from house to house.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/family\/halloween\/images\/letter_a.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Alphabet letter A\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/td>\n<td>Always <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fda.gov\/Cosmetics\/ProductandIngredientSafety\/ProductInformation\/ucm143055.htm\" target=\"_blank\">test make-up<\/a> in a small area first.  Remove it before bedtime to prevent possible skin and eye irritation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/family\/halloween\/images\/letter_l.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Alphabet letter L\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/td>\n<td>Look both ways before crossing the street. Use established crosswalks  wherever possible.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/family\/halloween\/images\/letter_l.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Alphabet letter L\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/td>\n<td>Lower your risk for serious eye injury by not wearing <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fda.gov\/MedicalDevices\/ProductsandMedicalProcedures\/HomeHealthandConsumer\/ConsumerProducts\/ContactLenses\/ucm270953.htm\" target=\"_blank\">decorative contact lenses.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/family\/halloween\/images\/letter_o.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Alphabet letter O\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/td>\n<td>Only walk on sidewalks whenever possible, or on the far edge of the road  facing traffic to stay safe.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/family\/halloween\/images\/letter_w.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Alphabet letter W\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/td>\n<td>Wear well-fitting masks, costumes, and shoes to avoid blocked vision,  trips, and falls.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/family\/halloween\/images\/letter_e.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Alphabet letter E\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/td>\n<td>Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid eating homemade treats made by strangers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/family\/halloween\/images\/letter_e.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Alphabet letter E\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/td>\n<td>Enter homes only if you&#8217;re with a trusted adult. Only  visit well-lit houses. Don&#8217;t stop at dark houses. Never accept rides  from strangers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/family\/halloween\/images\/letter_n.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Alphabet letter N\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/td>\n<td>Never walk near lit candles or luminaries. 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