Halloween Safety Tips For Your Family {Plus, Energizer Prize Pack Giveaway}

I love Halloween because to me it’s the official kick-off of all the holidays. We have decorations all over the house, and the kids are excited about all the fun community events going on. These days, it’s not just one night the children are getting into their costumes. Many schools now host dances, trunk-or-treats, rag shag parades and more. I love that the kids have so many fun opportunities to get together and hang out but as a parent safety is always my primary concern. Many of these events are happening at dusk or dark, and if a few simple precautions and Halloween Safety Tips are taken beforehand, it can help.

Halloween Safety Tips Mom Spotted

 

5 Halloween Safety Tips

  • Stay in groups. Always go out in groups and never alone. Make sure everyone knows who the adults are in the group and if you are in large groups take a full headcount before you leave.
  • Stick to well-lit houses. Visit neighborhood you know and only approach houses with their outdoor light on. If a home doesn’t have an exterior light on they are not participating in the holiday and they should be left alone.
  • Have a route planned. Even if everyone in the group plans on sticking together make sure everyone knows the course and where the end is.
  • Carry a light. Make sure everyone has a light. Adults can carry flashlights and children can wear glowsticks or a personal light. This is great so no one falls or trips but also so cars and other people can see where you are too.
  • Obey traffic laws. If you’re crossing the street make sure to look both ways and use crosswalks.

Energizer can help with your Halloween needs too! They sent some great Halloween Safety Tips of their own for me to share:

Safety

  • Halloween is an exciting time for kids, filled with candy, costumes and trick-or-treating. For
    parents, safety is top-of-mind when sending little ghouls and goblins out after dark to trick-or-treat.
  • This year, make sure trick-or-treaters and their chaperones are safe with the Energizer® 2-in-1 Personal Light. The hands-free, wearable light is the perfect tool to illuminate after-dark activities. The directional beam also sheds light on dark sidewalks to keep little goblins from tripping.

Décor

  • Trick-or-treating is spooky, but it doesn’t have to be frightful! This year, make sure kids and
    parents know your house welcomes trick-or-treaters by lighting your entrance. Place a couple of
    Energizer® Weatheready® 360º LED Area Lights near your front door to illuminate the area and
    add a festive glow.
  • Carving a pumpkin is a great way to get into the Halloween spirit. This year, try an Energizer® LED Magnet Light as an alternative to a candle. These water-resistant lights offer up to 30 lumens and 15 hours of glow and are perfect for keeping your jack-o-lantern radiant through
    Halloween night.

Costumes

  • Creativity is the name of the game when it comes to Halloween costumes. This year, creatively
    incorporate lights into your costumes. The Energizer® LED Magnet Light and the Energizer®
    Vision HD + Headlight are just a few that can illuminate whatever creative costume your little
    monsters, princesses or superheroes choose. For example, an Energizer® Vision HD + Headlight
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    Light Fusion Technology™ 2-in-1 LED Flashlight is just right!

We hope you have a great Halloween this year! We have already been putting out personal lights to good use! They came in great at our local parade! We are carving our pumpkins tomorrow night, and I can’t wait to use our Energizer® LED Magnet Light in them! I was never fond of using candles in them with all the leaves around, and many of the little tea lights aren’t weather resistant. If you would like to learn more about these great quality products from Energizer, you can use for multiple uses year round visit their website at www.energizer.com/lighting. For more Halloween Safety Tips make sure to check out our readers best tips in the comments.

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Comments

  1. Vanessa Flores says

    Don’t follow anybody that says they have candy for you waiting in there car.

  2. The Tip we have is to stay together with your group and always do a head count.

  3. Dana Rodriguez says

    Stay in your group!

  4. Michelle says

    We use reflectors and glow sticks so the kids are visible in the dark

  5. Viki S. says

    We put reflective tape on their clothes around their ankles and wrists.

  6. susan says

    We wear blinking lights in the front and back of us.

  7. Jennifer Cervantes says

    We always look both ways before crossing streets to go trick or treating and have a flashlight on hand since Our streets are so dark at night.

  8. joanne major says

    We stay in a group always so no one gets lost. we use reflective tape on costumes and a blinkinglight around their necks

  9. Candice says

    We stay on well lit roads, and inspect all candy before eating.

  10. Always stay together,no running and always have a flashlight for everyone.

  11. Stephanie Phelps says

    On halloween we practice staying together and not running.

  12. Stacy Renee says

    I teach my daughter hold an adult’s hand any time we are around a road and to always watch for cars even if you aren’t in the road!

  13. barbg says

    Mine are grown up but I always made them carry a flashlight when they went trick or treating all of the time. This is an awesome giveaway prize pack I love all of the useful items included!

  14. Jennifer Wright says

    Always stay together and hold my hand when crossing the street.

  15. vickie couturier says

    we only go to places we know,,we stay in a group,,wear bright colors,,and inspect all candy before its eaten

  16. Annamarie V says

    I don’t have children but I do take my Nieces and Nephews trick or treating so I just make sure we stay together.

  17. Jenny Q. says

    We stay in a group, and my kids have bright colors in their costumes as well as flashlights.

  18. I would follow the tip to stay in a group to keep halloween safe for everyone.

  19. Rust says

    Never wander off alone, stay with the group

  20. We make sure we have flashlights and stay in groups with bright colors

  21. ellen beck says

    One Halloween safety tip is to have costumes that they can see alright in and also no costumes where they could tip and fall. Also carry flashlights.

  22. Ashley Agner says

    Stay in a group

  23. Tiffany Banks says

    We always make sure to look both ways before crossing the street. I know the little ones get excited about trick or treating but you want to make sure they stay safe!

  24. sandra says

    we usually use glow sticks

  25. Vicki Wurgler says

    have flashlights or glow sticks, stay in a group and stay on well-lit streets

  26. Dandi D says

    We have never been trick or treating–we stay home and do things as a family.

  27. DEBIJOT says

    They wear face makeup instead of masks so they can see better.

  28. Robin Blankenship says

    We use glow sticks.

  29. Nidhi Chauhan says

    We stay in the group and use glow sticks.

  30. Jackie says

    My tip is to not wear dark clothes at night. Flashlights are a great idea.

  31. Michele Cupp says

    I tell my son to never ever wander off without me and we never cross the street without looking both ways first and holding hands.

  32. Watch for cars that are turning or backing up.

  33. Ashley S says

    I go with my children to make sure they are safe!

  34. Rebecca Orr says

    My number one safety rule we follow is no going into strangers homes for candy or for any other reason.

  35. Jennifer Essad says

    we use reflective tape on the backs of their costumes

  36. Michelle H. says

    Never enter a stranger’s home.

  37. Keri justice says

    My kids must always stay with an adult and wear reflective clothing.

  38. Laurajj says

    We put reflective tape on the kids costume in the front and back somewhere…so they will show well at night.

  39. Darlene Owen says

    My safety tip is to only go to doors that are well lite and to stay with a crowd.

  40. Tonya Mcminn says

    My safety tip is my kids must stay with me at all times they are are not to walk ahead or behind. Plus they also wear glow necklaces so I can see them if they were to go ahead of us.

  41. Cheryl B says

    My safety tip is to wear reflective material on your costumes.

  42. We have glow stocks snd flashlight

  43. Soha Molina says

    Carry a flashlight.

  44. Jenna says

    I hand out blinky light jewelry and glowsticks before we start walking so everyone is highly visible!

  45. Annette says

    Make sure they wear shoes with reflectors.

  46. Gina M says

    Never let your kids go out without some adult supervision. You just can’t be too careful…

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  47. Nannypanpan says

    I have them all wear glow sticks

  48. Seyma Shabbir says

    We always have an adult with them when they trick or treat.

  49. Jennifer Tilson says

    We stay together and out of the street.

  50. Amanda Alvarado says

    Our daughter must stay with one of us – no running off or trick or treating is over!

  51. Terra Heck says

    We go in groups and we carry around glow sticks so we’re more easily visible. Thanks.
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  52. Audra O'Hara says

    My daughter knows she has to walk with us and not run ahead or out into the roadway.

  53. elizabeth miller says

    Our safety tip is to always walk, not run, and stay together.

  54. We drive in our vehicle to family’s homes…I know that doesn’t work for everyone, but it’s a nice way to visit and the family gets to see the kids in their costumes 🙂

  55. Elle says

    Always walk on the sidewalk, never in the street even if you see other kids doing it.

  56. Katy P says

    We always celebrate my mother-in-law’s birthday- which is on halloween- so no safety tips. But I would say sticking together would be a good one.

  57. Jessica To says

    I always make sure each person has either a flashlight, glow sticks or both.

  58. latanya says

    never let your child out of your sight.

  59. Kristen says

    We always carry something lighted like a little lantern to be more visible as the street lights are not enough.

  60. jeremy mclaughlin says

    We always stay together in a group.

  61. Anita Duvall says

    I walk with the kids and no running ahead. We only go to family, friends, and neighbors that we know personally.

  62. Lauren says

    We always carry flashlights when trick or treating.

  63. Terri S. says

    My tip is to stay together in a group and have glow sticks or flashlights for each child and adult.

  64. Cynthia R says

    On halloween night we go to a neighborhood we are familiar with and normally with another family.

  65. bn100 says

    stay together

  66. Klydra Pugh says

    Stay together, give them reflectors.
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  67. Ellie Wright says

    Mine wear glow in the dark necklaces and bracelets.

  68. Margaret Smith says

    Never, ever go into someones house unless my husband or I are with you.

  69. Sandy Klocinski says

    We always mapped out the trick-or-treating route ahead of time, noting which houses should be avoided and which are safe to visit. Also, we made sure there were a few chaperones with a group of children – power in numbers.

  70. Jaque Richards says

    Everyone has a light source and everyone stays with mom. 🙂 Thank you.

  71. Cheryl VanBrunt says

    Must have a flashlight and adult!

  72. alice minx says

    Walk only on the sidewalk. Stay on the left side of the adult. and no crossing the street alone

  73. Linda Lansford says

    have a flashlight and never go into someones home

  74. Timmy says

    Flashlights,glow sticks and reflective tape.

  75. Emily Smith says

    We have three boys and stay together the whole time while trick-or-treating. It’s a fun family outing. My husband and I walk to each house with them, not letting them get ahead or split up. We also have them wear glow sticks or glow necklaces.

  76. Jeanna Massman says

    We like to go to schools and churches who are sponsoring Trunk or Treat activities. They are usually well lit and it is easier to supervise the kids.

  77. Diane Therkildsen says

    make sure we have flashlights

  78. Cynthia C says

    When my kids were small I always went with them for trick or treat.

  79. Ann Fantom says

    One of my Halloween safety tips for my daughter is to always walk against traffic so you can see cars coming down the street.

  80. Melissa says

    my tip is to stay in a group and check all of the candy!

  81. kathy Persons says

    Do not go to anyones house you do not know

  82. Ashley C says

    I always look over all of their halloween candy to make sure it seems safe, and we only go to organized events or to people’s houses that we know and trust.

  83. Tari Lawson says

    I tell my children to stay in their group. I also have them carry a cell phone in case they need to reach me.

  84. nickie says

    We give everyone glow sticks and make sure they stick together

  85. AliceC says

    Don’t eat your candy till i checked them. We also stay in neighborhoods with little traffic and of course I don’t take my eyes of them ever.

  86. cheryl s says

    we always went right after school before it got dark when the kids were little

  87. doug says

    be careful what you eat that you are given. There are a lot of kooks out there that want to hurt kids

  88. Debbi Wellenstein says

    I’ve always gone trick or treating with my kids. I think an adult’s presence is a great deterrent to mischief-making.

  89. Dolores Q. says

    Stay together.

  90. Melissa Storms says

    We usa reflector tape on the back of our jackets.

  91. heather s says

    Stay in a group

  92. Danielle Wood says

    We use reflectors on their costumes and they stay close to us

  93. Chrystal D says

    Make sure to wear something that’s reflective and can be seen well in the dark.

  94. Heather B. says

    Do not eat any of the candy until it is checked!

  95. Debbie Erickson says

    Stay together – always have an adult with the group

  96. Bryan Vice says

    I’ve always held my kids hand checked their candy and last 2 years we’ve been taking them to the church fall festival, free food games toys and lots of candy

  97. rich morris says

    Even as they get older, they know to use the buddy system

  98. Kelly Grant says

    We put something on him so we can see him in the dark.

  99. Sarah Oswald says

    Stay together and never go into anyone’s house unless you know them well.

  100. Children under the age of 12 years old should not be alone at night without adult supervision.

  101. donna porter says

    Always stay in your group and do not eat any candy until I check it when we get home.

  102. Ashley C says

    Always be aware of your surroundings and only visit neighborhoods you’re familiar with.

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  103. Lynne says

    To make sure that there costume is one that can be seen in the dark and also to not trick or treat alone.

  104. Cheryl says

    Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers.

  105. Linda G. says

    We stay together in a group and have flashlights.

  106. Mary Cloud says

    Reflective tape and flashlights are a must when dark

  107. Rebecca C says

    We always have at least two light sources with us (cell phone flashlight and regular one). That way, if one of them breaks we still have light.

  108. April says

    Always stay with your group and have flashlights!

  109. beth says

    We always stay together and make sure nobody runs off.

  110. Leela says

    I go T&T with them.

  111. Darlene Carbajal says

    Carry flashlights!

  112. Carolyn G says

    Use a headlamp

  113. Jen Rodrigues says

    Have them wear a light on there costumes. Such as a neckless.

  114. Tara Darity says

    We always stay together while trick or treating!

  115. Monique Rizzo says

    They wear glow in the dark necklaces to keep them visible.
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  116. beth shepherd says

    We carry flashlights and wear glow in the dark necklaces.

  117. Birdie Skolfield says

    Do not run is our main thing

  118. Kim Avery says

    We use glow sticks and carry flashlights plus always try to stay in the lights.

  119. Michelle Donovan says

    We always stick together and don’t go off on our own

  120. Anne Higgins says

    Don’t eat any snacks along the way unless they came from our home – all goodies have to first be examined. Always go with a buddy (or group) from home to home to ensure safety!

  121. Jamie Williams says

    Always carry a flashlight with extra batteries. Walk with an adult.

  122. Sara Wainright says

    glowstick necklaces and stay in a group together. I really prefer the smaller trunk or treat festivities though.

  123. Deb says

    No crossing roads without an adult.

  124. Sarah Hall says

    We use reflectors on the costumes and carry flashlights.

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  126. Susan Christy says

    No going out alone!

  127. rickel bart says

    wear a glow stick necklace

  128. Eileen Richter says

    Have a parent go through candy to check that it is safe beFORE eating. *especially those Snickers Candy bars…they should ALL go to Mom, just to be SAFE! haha.

  129. Ann B. says

    The kids get so excited they want to forge ahead of everyone…we make sure that everyone stays together at the same pace, and we buy those light up wristbands so we can be seen by cars and others.

  130. melissa c says

    my kids always wear a bright costume and carry a light oo see

  131. Angie says

    to always stick with me!

  132. Erica B. says

    Just have to stay with us…no running off.

  133. Robert Young says

    Wear reflective tape and stick together

  134. We carry a flashlight with us. We also stay on sidewalks.

  135. Julie Bickham says

    We carry flashlights and I get glow sticks for my kids to wear.

  136. Jessica Whitehouse says

    My kids always have reflective tape or lights on their costumes. We stock up on glow sticks; I wear a glow necklace and bracelets so the kids can easily see me. I walk with them with a flashlight while my husband usually follows in the car. We put magnetic lights on the sides of the car so we can see other kids walking beside the car and our kids can recognize our car in the dark.

  137. Emory Brooks says

    Always stay with the group, never talk to clowns in drains or other adults but can be okay to talk with other kids, and to always keep an eye on where I am.

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  139. susan smoaks says

    we always stick together when we go trick or treating. that is our safety plan and it works for us.

  140. stephanie says

    i go up to the houses with my daughter

  141. Samantha Schlyer says

    With my nieces the biggest thing we practice is staying together

  142. Lisa V. says

    I stay with my granddaughter the whole time.

  143. Mendy Dinsmore says

    Always carry a flashlight and go with your parents or adult.

  144. Heather D says

    Stay together and stay visible.

  145. Jen R says

    A safety tip I follow with my children on Halloween night is to go with them and to go down one side of the street and then cross at the intersection to go down the opposite side. I do not allow them to cut across the street over and over. It is also important to make sure they can see with their costume.

  146. Mark Marville says

    No kids yet!

  147. Michelle C says

    We always go with the kids, take flashlights and check the candy before eating it!

  148. JoAnn F says

    Never go trick or treating alone

  149. Ed says

    No numchucks!

  150. Marilyn Nawara says

    Everyone has to stay together in a group and NO eating candy until I’ve checked it first.

  151. Carol says

    We stay in a group.

  152. Robin says

    We stay with the adults and the children have glow sticks.

  153. Laura Unger says

    Always stay with your group and in well lit areas.

  154. Jane McGregor says

    Always inspect the candy before eating it!

  155. Randy Sanner says

    Carry a flashlight

  156. Stephanie Liske says

    They keep their phones on them and check in with Mom. I also check their candy.

  157. Linda Bradshaw says

    Stay together and never go off alone or in someone’s house.

  158. Emily R. says

    We carry flash lights & wear glow sticks/necklaces.

  159. Kathy E. says

    They never travel without an adult nearby!

  160. Jason Haynes says

    Stay in a group. Wear bright or reflective items.

  161. Candie L says

    I make sure their costumes are not dark. thank you

  162. Julie Hawkins says

    My tip is to add reflective stickers to,their costumes for the the night.

  163. Kathy Pease says

    My kids were never allowed to touch their candy until it was checked thoroughly

  164. Kristen Benson says

    Wear lots of blinking lights, carry a flashlight, and walk in groups with friends

  165. Tricha says

    always have an adult and reflective items

  166. Richard Hicks says

    They wear reflective tapes on their costumes

  167. Sonya Allstun says

    We always look both ways before crossing streets to go trick or treating also use glow sticks

  168. LYN WILLIAMS says

    We stick close to home. We mainly go to our neighbors. I guess its a blessing my kids don’t like too much sweets.

  169. Stacey A Smith says

    always go with a group and don’t cross the road with out looking.

  170. D Johnson says

    First, they are not allowed to go alone. Secondly, they have to have some sort of light–a glow stick, reflector, etc. You can never be too safe these days!

  171. Amy Deeter says

    i have them wear a glow necklace and a glow bracelet

  172. Elicia P says

    My children are not allowed to wear black as their costume (mainly for my older son). They are also to wear two glow sticks. One on the front and the other on the back. It scares me someone will hit them.

  173. Tod Winkelman says

    Have a grown up with you and make sure you have enough energizer batteries for your flashlights

  174. Erin M says

    Always stay with your group.

  175. MaryAnn says

    We always stay together and hold hands when crossing the street.

  176. marlene a harris says

    i say stay together do not eat any candy until mama checks it and no not ron ahead

  177. Rachel says

    I always have them wear something that glows in the dark and tell them to pay very close attention to traffic.

  178. Donna Clifford says

    Have some kind of light on the costume.

  179. Megan C says

    We go to Truck or Treat at our church. I feel that is the safest way for the kids. We know the people giving out the candy. The kids are in a parking lot which is a lot smaller area than a neighborhood. The church family watches over everyone’s children, so there is more eyes on them.

  180. Betty Curran says

    Always have at least one adult with a group of children. They carry flashlights or glow sticks and only go to places we know are safe.

  181. Peter G says

    Don’t leave the group and go with anyone but who you started with.

  182. clynsg says

    Even though our trick or treat is done at town or church events, we always emphasize staying with the group of adults/kids that you are a part of.

  183. peggy rydzewski says

    They have to wear day-glo items at night

  184. Cathleen N says

    Go in a group

  185. Lisa says

    We all stay together and walk opposite of traffic.

  186. Mary Gardner says

    We always add reflective tape to their shoes and their halloween bags and they wear glo stick bracelets and neclaces.

  187. buttmuffin says

    stay with group and wear reflective clothing

  188. krystal wethington says

    We wear reflective bands to be noticed at night.

  189. We always had everyone go out in a group and no one left the group – and that group was also filled with adults keeping an eye on things!

  190. Brandon Sparks says

    Keep your flash lights on and always stay wihin eye sight.

  191. Janine Hwang says

    We only go in our immediate neighborhood and I’m right there with them

  192. Anita Jude says

    hold hands and watch for cars and be safe

  193. Sue Nedela says

    Wear reflector stickers and stay in sight of mom

  194. Meme says

    I buy glow in the dark necklaces, flashlights, and we watch for cars and go in lighted areas.

  195. Lorena Wygant says

    I am a paranormal; investigator and we burn thru tons of batteries with flashlights, headlamps and voice recorders!

  196. amber says

    always hold hands and stay together

  197. DanV says

    We bring a flashlight when we trick or treat

  198. Carolyn Daley says

    Always stay with the group.

  199. Rose Santuci-Sofranko says

    We don’t celebrate halloween at all…so that is my spiritual safety tip for anyone. Halloween is witches “high feast day”. Thanks and God Bless!

  200. Jerry Marquardt says

    Wearing a lighter colored costume with reflectors helps out with visibility dramatically, even during daylight hours.

  201. AEKZ2 says

    I always go trick or treating with my children. Never trick or treat alone.

  202. Trisha McKee says

    My tip is to stick with the adult and only go to homes you know!

  203. Buddy Garrett says

    No candy is eaten until parents check it out at home.

  204. Candace says

    We wear fun blinking lights,

  205. Janet Boyanton says

    Always go with adult supervision.

  206. Philip Lawrence says

    Always have your kids wear bright colored costumes that have reflector tape on them so that cars can see them when they cross the street.

  207. Stephanie Hodges says

    Even at a trunk or treat, no candy is eaten until I check it all out.

  208. Sand says

    No running, make sure they are always by my side and no eating candy until it’s checked at home.

  209. BRYAN E. says

    On Halloween nights we clip on small bicycle “flasher” safety lights on the back of our kids costumes !

  210. Janice B says

    Everyone has to hold each other’s hand and stay in the group. Also have to wear their glow sticks. And candy must be checked by the adults before eating it.

  211. Sarah L says

    No kids, so no rules.
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  212. Leah Shumack says

    Our kids always wear glow bracelets and a necklace to make sure they have something on them to stand out in the darkness. They think it looks cool and I know I can spot them easily!

  213. Christian Alejandro says

    We make sure they stay in sight and ask them to throw out any unwrapped candy.

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