HALLOWEEN COSTUME SAFETY TIPS...FOR YOU AND ALL YOUR LITTLE "PUMPKINS"
Halloween is a frightfully fun time of year, for adults and children alike, but keep these "tricks" in mind to keep the holiday a "treat" for everyone.
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends the following tips:
*Look for the label "FLAME RESISTANT" when buying costumes, wigs, masks, and beards.
*Avoid costumes made with flimsy material and outfits with big, baggy sleeves or billowing skirts.
*Wear costumes that are light and bright enough to be clearly visible to motorists.
*Decorate or trim costumes with reflective tape that will glow in the beam of a car's headlights.
*Make sure your child's costume is short enough to prevent your child from tripping and falling.
*Have your child wear well-fitting, sturdy shoes.
*Hats and scarves should be tied securely to prevent them from slipping over children's eyes.
*Apply a natural mask of cosmetics rather than have a child wear a loose-fitting mask that might restrict breathing or obscure vision. If your child does wear a mask, make sure it fits securely and has eyeholes large enough to allow full vision.
*Swords, knives, and similar costume accessories should be of soft and flexible material.
Happy Halloween, Chicagoland! Be safe!
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