I like to keep a collection of hats, shirts and the occassional superhero cape around. I think this is just a bad idea- freak accidents do happen. They tend to rub it in their eyes anyhow. A painted nose seems to be ok, but putting anything near their eyes or on their hands is just asking for trouble. You never know who is running around after dark on Halloween night, or what kind of trouble-making they could be up to.
Many places also offer free candy screening at local hospitals.
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