Halloween safety tips

CLEVELAND -- For the little ones, Halloween may be all about costumes and trick-or-treating. For parents, the Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital Injury Prevention Center and Safe Kids Greater Cleveland say it should be all about safety.
According to statistics, October 31is one of the most dangerous days of the year for child pedestrians. A study by the Centers for Disease Control found that child pedestrian deaths between 1975and 1996 were four times highof the Rainbow Pediatric Trauma Center. "Children should bring flashlights or glow sticks with them, carry reflective bags or have reflective tape on their costumes, and not wear masks that may inhibit their ability to see hazards. Ensuring kids are seen this Halloween is essential to keep this holiday fun for everyone."
Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital recommends that children under the age of 12 go trick-or-treat only with adult supervision. Those children old enough to go alone should stick to a predetermined route with good lighting.
Rainbow also recommends that parents remind their children to:
Cross streets carefully
Cross at a corner, using traffic signals and crosswalks.Try to make eye contact with drivers before crossing in front of them.Don't assume that because you can see the driver, the driver can see you.Look left and right and left again when crossing, and keep looking as you cross.Walk, don't run, across the street.Be a safe pedestrian around cars
Watch for cars that are turning or backing up.Never dart out into the street or cross between parked cars.Other tips:
Adults should check treats for signs of tampering before children are allowed to eat them.The liquid in glow sticks is also hazardous, so parents should remind children not to chew on or break them.Parents should look for non-toxic designations when choosing Halloween make-up.

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