(NC)-Keep all your little ghouls and goblins safe and healthy this Halloween by following a few insightful tips from HealthyOntario.com:

. Outfit your children in costumes that are bright and reflective. Make sure shoes fit well and costumes are short enough to prevent tripping, entanglement, or contact with flame. Add reflective tape to costumes and loot bags to make your child more visible.

. Facemasks can limit or block eyesight. Consider using non-toxic makeup and decorative hats as safer alternatives.

. Only purchase costumes, wigs, and accessories with labels that clearly say they are flame-resistant.

. Provide children and their escorts with flashlights that are loaded with fresh batteries.

. Plan and review an acceptable trick-or-treat route and agree on a specific time when they should come home.

. Trick-or-treaters should:

. Always stay in a group and tell parents where they will be going

. Go only to homes with a porch light on

. Remain on well-lit streets and always use the sidewalk.

. Eating a good meal before trick-or-treating will discourage youngsters from filling up on Halloween treats as they make their rounds.

. When your children arrive home, sort and check their treats. Throw away any spoiled, unwrapped or suspicious items.

. Portion out the loot so it lasts many days.

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