Explain to children the difference between tricks and vandalism. Instruct children NOT to eat treats until they return home and parents have had a chance to inspect those treats. Be made of bright material. Include a flashlight or reflector strips on the costume, so that children can be seen. Not include high heel shoes or long dangling pieces that a child may trip over.
Face painting is safer.
Not be cumbersome, floor length or vision impairing. Excited youngsters may forget some of these safety rules and dart out in front of your car. Have a well lit home, both inside and out, to prevent vandalism and to prevent injuries to little ghosts and goblins. Not give homemade or unwrapped treats to children.