Everyone is looking forward to Trick or Treat night . . . getting the costumes ready, finding the popular candy that the kids all like and having enough so you don’t run out early. Walmart would like to share some things parents can do to make sure kids are safe with some products and easy to do ideas:

• Dress children in brightly colored or light-colored costumes or clothing. If avoiding dark colors is impossible, place reflective tape on costumes and bags so trick-or-treaters are more visible to drivers at night.
• Parents escorting a group of children might consider wearing a reflective vest so they remain visible to the children and others
• Use flashlights, or glow sticks for added visibility as it is getting dark earlier.
• Make sure their costumes and shoes fit properly to prevent trips or falls.
• Masks can dangerously restrict vision. Try using non-toxic makeup to make sure children can see everything happening around them. Don’t forget to remove makeup at the end of the night to prevent any potential allergic reactions or skin irritations.
• Make sure their costumes and accessories are either “flame-resistant” or aren’t so long (like a cape, long pieces of fabric or wigs) that could catch fire
• There are different colored buckets/pumpkins that have specific meaning that people should be aware:  teal buckets are used to indicate the children have a food or peanut allergy; blue buckets are used by children to indicate they have autism
• The re-usable shopping bags available at most grocery stores are durable alternative to a plastic bag or bucket which could break/tear

• Make sure your porch and front yard are clear of any potential tripping hazards.
• Replace any burned-out bulbs in your outdoor lights.
• Use battery-operated votives instead of lit candles in your Jack-o’-lanterns.
• Secure inflatable Halloween decorations with visible string/rope, tent stakes and other fasteners.