Don't play around lit pumpkins 10. Always say thank you for your treats 11. Stay away from strangers 12. Never enter a house for treats Small children should never carve pumpkins. Under parents' supervision, children ages 5 to 10 can carve using pumpkin cutters equipped with safety bars.
Votive candles are safest for candlelit pumpkins.
Lighted pumpkins should be placed on a sturdy table, away from curtains and other flammable objects, and should never be left unattended. Pets, especially dogs that are easily excitable or threatened by strangers, should be kept away from the front door to keep them from biting strangers or running into the street. Candy, especially chocolate, is toxic for animals and can cause vomiting, restlessness, heart disturbances, and even death. Halloween costumes for pets are cute, but owners should be wary of costumes that contain rubber bands to keep them in place on the animal. If rubber bands are mistakenly left on the pet after the costume comes off, they can quickly burrow into the animal's skin.