Halloween is a fantastic family friendly holiday, but it can also be a dangerous, and not for the reason you might think. Most parents are concerned with poison candy and razor blades apples, but typically those stories then to be urban legend. The biggest Halloween safety concern should be on coming traffic. Let’s go over a few ways to make this Halloween the safest one possible.

Reflective tape: most trick-or-treating happens at night and while most people are returning home from work. Buy some reflective tape, the kind bike riders use, and place some on your kid’s costume. Being visible to motorist is one of the safest things you can do.

Pick a route: the next safety tips is to pick a Halloween route where there isn’t much traffic. You can also scout out the areas and look for hazards along the way. Watching alley ways is always a great idea.

No masks: also remember to not buy costumes with masks. The masks will only hinder your children’s eyesight and slow down their reaction time if an accident does happen.

These are just a few ideas to keep in mind. But thinking about safety and talking to your kids is the first step in creating a fun and safe Halloween.