NEW YORK, Oct 7, 2009 (UPI via COMTEX) -- A U.S. pediatrician warns against
making Halloween even scarier by overwhelming children with precautions,
although precautions must be taken.
Dr. Luz Adriana Matiz of the NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's
Hospital in New York advises limiting trick-or-treating to familiar
neighborhoods and neighbors.
"It's important not to create too much fear in your children when you speak to
them about Halloween safety," Matiz says in a statement. "But it's also
essential that they understand that precautions must be taken."
Some of the precautions Matiz recommends include:
-- Having a parent go along or, if children are older, going in groups. Children
should know they can never enter a stranger's home or apartment.
-- Not eating any candy before getting home. Having a parent examine the candy.
Any unwrapped foods should be thrown away.
-- Wearing costumes made of non-flammable materials that don't pose a tripping
hazard and also allow for clear vision.
-- Going out at night in bright-colored costumes or wearing reflectors as well
as carrying a flashlight. The children should know street-crossing safety rules.
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