Tips for Halloween Candy Safety

10.23

Millions of kids across America will celebrate Halloween this year. Some people even use smart home devices in their Halloween decorations. And whether your child is a ghost or a princess, Halloween candy and food safety is a prime concern for most parents.

With that thought in mind, My Alarm Center is pleased to offer these tips to keep your children safe during this trick-or-treat season:

  • Feed your child before allowing them to trick-or-treat. A full belly helps to keep them from snacking while trick-or-treating.
  • Teach your child to NEVER eat anything they receive until they get home and you have inspected it.
  • Try to be with your child while they trick-or-treat. This is your best way to ensure their safety and to make sure they don’t eat anything until they are home and you’ve inspected it.
  • Examine your kid’s goodies under a bright light as soon as they get home. Do it right away…the longer you wait the more likely your children will eat it without it being inspected.
  • Throw away anything that does not look right. When in doubt, throw it out.
  • It’s best to throw away candy in twist wrappers, as candy can be easily tampered with and re-wrapped. Keep an eye out for Tootsie Rolls, hard candies and bubble gums.
  • Dispose of home-made goods given to you by strangers. This includes cookies, candy apples, popcorn balls and any home-made items. The risk is too great to take the chance.
  • Keep chocolate, nuts and raisins away from your dogs. It is toxic to them and could kill them.
  • You may want to have your kid’s Halloween treats X-Rayed at a local hospital or medical center. Many medical facilities offer this service for free during Halloween. Check your local newspaper or local community oriented website.
  • Don’t allow children to eat anything that may be a choking hazard.

Halloween is meant to be a fun time for everyone. We’ve written before about home Halloween safety and offer thess tips about Halloween candy to protect your little ones.

Have a great Halloween!