Halloween hazards unmasked! How to stay safe this Halloween
October 16, 2023
As the days get shorter and the leaves start to fall, it’s time to embrace autumn, and with it, Halloween. It’s easy to get caught up in all the costumes and candy, but it’s important not to get carried away and remember, safety first, scares second!
To help make your Halloween hauntingly fun and worry-free, here are our spooktacular safety tips:
- When shopping for children’s costumes and costume accessories for Halloween, make sure you check that they have the CE mark. Children’s Halloween costumes must carry the CE mark visibly on the costume or its packaging. The CE mark indicates that the costume meets the required safety regulations.
- If you’re decorating your house, check your spooky bits and bobs for small detachable parts. Anything smaller than a €2 coin could be a choking hazard, so don’t leave anything detachable where small hands could find them.
- If you are buying props for your child’s costume, these may not be classified as toys or meet the safety requirements or standards for toys. Make sure that costume accessories are made of soft flexible materials.
- Be careful with candles in your home, especially around Halloween costumes as there is always a risk of costumes catching fire. It is safer to use battery-operated candles instead of lit ones.
- Explain the dangers of illegal fireworks, sparklers and bonfires to children and teenagers. Make sure you stay a safe distance from bonfires and fireworks.
