31 Oct
Wishing You A Happy And Safe Halloween!
Posted in Synergy Suggestions on 31.10.13 by John Meloche
Happy Halloween Canada! The staff, here at Synergy Marketing, would not only like to wish everyone a joyous time tonight, but also a safe one. While our blog is generally aimed at business tips for business owners, it is also aware that there is no more important business than the health and safety of your children. And with that, we’d like to provide you with a few quick reminders how to help both you and your kids have your best Halloween yet.
Yes, trick or treating is fun. But it’s imperative that you act as your child’s chaperone and oversee see all of their trick or treating activities. Unless another trusted parent will be escorting your children up and down the streets in search of candy tonight, be sure to be within visual distance of your child when he or she is out there all dolled up in either the cutest or creepiest costumes you could find.
On KidsHealth.org, there are number of other helpful tips. Many of these tidbits of information you may have already considered, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t worth reiterating. The following list will be especially important if your child is still in the process of locating a last minute costume idea for the trick or treating festivities tonight. Remember, safety first!
Choose a light-colored costume. Obviously, the lighter the costume, the more easily your child can be seen at night. If a dark costume is a must, add reflective or glow-in-the-dark tape to it, suggests the website. You should also do the same to your child’s trick or treat bag. This way, they can be seen at all times, even from far distances. After all, most kids won’t want their parents tagging along too closely behind.
Buy a flame-retardant costume. Most materials used for your store-bought Halloween costumes should be able to resist fire anyway. But, just in case you’re in the costume-creating mood, you’ll want to be sure to use materials that won’t burn. KidsHealth.org suggests nylon or polyester materials for this purpose. Making your own costume can not only be the safest, but the most unique way for your child to go. Be creative!
Try to avoid masks. Masks are easy. Masks are popular. But masks can also make it a lot tougher for your child to see and breathe. Advises the website, “use nontoxic face paint or makeup. Have younger kids draw pictures of what they want to look like. Older kids will have fun putting the makeup on themselves. Test the face paint or makeup on your child’s arm or hand before applying to make sure the paint doesn’t irritate the skin.”
Avoid contact lenses. Coloured contact lenses sure may look cool, but they can be dangerous. Especially if your child hasn’t had lenses prescribed by a doctor, you’ll want to avoid putting any in their eyes. In many cases, they can cause irritations that may lead to serious damage. No bag of candy is worth an eye infection. So simply say “no” to contact lenses of any kind.
Put a nametag — with your phone number — on your children’s costumes. This is an interesting tip that we’re hearing for the first time. But we like it. No matter what, your child will know how to find home or tell others how he or she can get there by having your contact information readily available. We certainly hope these tips will help you and yours have the happiest Halloween ever!
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