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Show Halloween Safety Advice Utah parents are urged to make sure ' their children don't get "tricked" this Halloween while they're out looking for treats! Almost 400,000 elementary school children across the state will be out on sidewalks and streets busily enjoying Halloween night. Booby trapped candy, flammable costumes and dark, accident-prone streets are less of a threat to smart parents planning to follow these safety rules, the Insurance Information Institute reports: Escort younger children on trick-or-treat outings. Feed children a filling meal before they go out to discourage nibbling at the "loot" before parents can inspect it for hazards. Provide flashlights for older trick-or-treaters who are out after dark. Be sure costumes fit properly so kids don't trip over long garments or oversized shoes. Use fire-resistant costumes. Use makeup in place of masks to increase visibility. Use brightly colored costumes costum-es that are more visible to nighttime drivers. Put reflective tape on dark colored garments and trick-or-treat bags. Keep lighted jack-o'lanterns and candles away from children and flammable objects like draperies, furniture and paper decorations. More drivers agree that driving slowly on dimly-lit streets and honking the horn a few times to let kids know you are there, are effective safety precautions that prevent unnecessary accidents on Halloween night. Children will be too excited to watch for oncoming cars, so adults must watch for them. This Halloween will be fun for more kids and peaceful for more adults, the Institute says, if while kids are watching out for ghosts and goblins, their parents are watching out for their safety. - . ... ... , i. . r |