5 Halloween Safety Tips from Your Noblesville Chiropractor
Halloween provides a fun opportunity for kids (and adults) to put on silly costumes and consume copious amounts of candy. While on the surface, Halloween seems like a holiday that would pose a very little safety risk, there are some things that parents and their kids need to watch out for.
In this article, we will review the top 5 safety tips to make sure you can have as much fun as possible this Halloween.
Tip #1: Dress Warmly
Halloween falls on October 31st. In many parts of the country, this means the temperatures can be downright frigid, especially after the sun sets.
For this reason, it’s always a good idea to make your costume as warm as possible during trick-or-treating (this goes for both yourself and your kids). In some cases, this may mean that you have to cover up certain parts of a costume. However, losing a bit of the flair from your costume is worth doing so that you can avoid contracting pneumonia!
Tip #2: Be Diligent During Trick-or-Treating
It’s sad that we even have to talk about this subject, but there are some people out there who take advantage of people during trick-or-treating. We don’t need to go too far into the details on this topic. Suffice it to say that the darkness, costumes, and many other aspects of Halloween make it the perfect opportunity for someone with malicious intent to go after children.
For this reason, you need to be diligent when your child is out trick-or-treating. Keep your eyes peeled and be ready to intervene if you should see anything suspicious while you’re making your way through the neighborhood.
Tip #3: Set a Limit on Candy Consumption
If you ask many different health professionals about this topic, you’re likely to get many different answers. In our opinion, a little bit of indulgence in the form of candy is OK. However, if a little bit of candy becomes a whole bag, you could put your health at risk.
Therefore, it’s a good idea to set a limit on how much candy you’ll eat during Halloween. Make sure you stick to this limit rigidly, with no exceptions. This way, you’ll still be able to enjoy a few pieces of these tasty treats, without completely falling off the wagon.
Tip #4: Have a Family Safety Plan
If you’re like most families, you have children who are at different stages of life. For this reason, some of your kids may be going off with friends to celebrate Halloween in a different area of town, while you stay with your other kids in your neighborhood.
This necessitates a family safety plan. If an emergency occurs, be sure that everyone can contact you, or that they have somewhere to go where they will be safe. Often, you may need to coordinate with neighbors and friends to make sure that everyone stays healthy and avoids any accidents during Halloween. As they say, “it takes a village”.
Tip #5: Choose an Ergonomic Costume
Last but not least, we recommend that you pick a costume that won’t put too much stress on your body. Heavy prosthetics, high heels, and other features may seem like a good idea at the time. But after a few hours of standing and moving with these costumes on, you may regret your decision.
Your Noblesville chiropractor at Anchor Health Chiropractic is here to help with your health and wellness needs. Our team is passionate about elevating the health of the entire Noblesville community! Book your appointment with us today.
