Long skirts or pants can cause a child to fall. Do not ride a bicycle. Costumes could get hung up in it. For greater visibility during dusk and darkness, decorate or trim costumes with reflective tape that will glow in the beam of a car's headlights. Bags or sacks also should be light colored or decorated with reflective tape.
Reflective tape is usually available in hardware, bicycle and sporting goods stores.
Allow children to carry only soft flexible knives, swords or similar costume accessories that won't injure them if they fall. Children should wear comfortable well-fitting, sturdy shoes. Mother's high heels or oversized shoes are not a good idea for safe walking. Tie hats and scarfs securely to prevent them from slipping over children's eyes. If your child wears a mask, make sure it fits securely and has eyeholes large enough to allow full vision.