Halloween Safety Tips for Young Children

Police Chief David Splain advises keeping instructions for 3–5 year olds simple and positive, focusing on a few easy-to-remember rules: stay with a grown-up, walk (don’t run), stop at curbs and look both ways, be visible with a flashlight or reflective material, and avoid open flames. He also recommends having a parent check treats before eating and never entering a house or vehicle without adult permission; a short practice phrase is “Stay together, walk, and ask your grown-up!” Safe Kids Worldwide’s Halloween safety page is offered as an additional resource.