Children should not enter homes or apartments unless they are accompanied by an adult. Young children should always be accompanied by an adult or an older, responsible child. All children should WALK, not run from house to house and use the sidewalk if available, rather than walk in the street. Children should be cautioned against running out from between parked cars, or across lawns and yards where ornaments, furniture, or clotheslines present dangers. Bags or sacks should also be light-colored or decorated with reflective tape.
Reflective tape is usually available in hardware, bicycle, and sporting goods stores.
To easily see and be seen, children should also carry flashlights. Costumes should be short enough to prevent children from tripping and falling. For greater visibility during dusk and darkness, decorate or trim costumes with reflective tapeChildren should wear well-fitting, sturdy shoes. Mother' s high heels are not a good idea for safe walking. Hats and scarves should be tied securely to prevent them from slipping over children's eyes.