Be safe on Halloween and know where to go for 24/7 acute care. MedCare is located at 2250 W. Algonquin Rd. and is open 24/7 for any Halloween mishaps that may result in illness or injury. Here are some tips to remember to keep your Halloween fun and safe..

Stay clear of candles and other open flames
Halloween celebrations often mean decorating with lit candles in jack o’lanterns and around the house. Homes with children should purchase and use battery operated candles, instead. Parents should also choose costumes and accessories that are labeled "flame resistant." Such products resist burning and will extinguish quickly if they come in contact with an open flame.
And avoid costumes with baggy sleeves, long pant legs or flowing skirts, which may come in contact with lit candles or even bon fires!

With spooky make-up, who needs a mask?
Use safe, non-toxic Halloween make-up instead of masks which can make it hard for your child to see and to breathe, so paint his face with non toxic makeup instead.
Skip the scary accessories Leave the sparkly crowns, swords, and other pointy props at home. Have some at-home Halloween fun buy creating these accessories at home out of paper, felt and other safe materials.

Avoid “trip” and treating
Make sure your child’s costume doesn’t drag. When trick or treating, the ground may be uneven and falls may occur if your kid’s costume gets in the way! Make sure your child can walk up stairs without stepping on his costume, too. Light your spooky path Simple reflector tape with make your child more visible. A small flashlight is also a good idea. Of course trick or treating when it is light out is the safest way to go.

The candy rule still applies!
It’s still the same as when we were kids. Before letting your child dig into his Halloween haul, scrutinize the treats for evidence of tampering. Carefully examine each wrapper to make sure you don't see any pinpricks or signs of opening. In addition, accept homemade treats only from neighbors you know, and cut up fruit before serving it. Keep in mind, too, that treats such as hard candies, gum, nuts, popcorn, lollipops, small toys, and anything you can't cut into small pieces pose a choking hazard for kids under 4. With children this age, it's easy to control the amount and kind of candy they eat by visiting just a few houses, then making much of their booty "disappear" overnight. Don't fret about depriving your child by doing this - preschoolers often enjoy answering the door and handing out candy more than trick-or-treating itself, which can be overwhelming for them. Another idea is to combine the entire family's goodies in a communal collection at the end of the evening. This works well if you have older and younger children, because the Halloween loot gets distributed more evenly. Keep the collection bowl on top of the refrigerator or in another out-of-reach perch, and give out just a few pieces at a time.

Keep him safe at home, too
As much as your child may beg to help carve the Halloween pumpkin, an adult should be the only one wielding the carving knife. Instead, give your child a marker and let him draw the jack o' lantern's eyes, nose, and mouth before you start cutting. If your child will be helping you man the front door on Halloween, hand out treats that are relatively choke-proof, such as chocolate candy bars rather than hard candy and lollipops. And keep his fingers away from the door, since trick-or-treaters may shut it from outside when exiting and accidentally catch his fingers. Instead, put him in charge of waving to the visiting superheroes and princesses from the front window, or have him dress up his teddy bear for the occasion and remind him to keep it company while you hand out the treats.

Don't forget the decorations
Whether at your own home or a neighbor's, be on the lookout for dangerous Halloween decorations. Your child may want to explore cackling witches, creaking coffins — anything new and unusual. If he's still prone to mouthing things, be sure to keep decorations with small, loose parts out of reach. And be especially wary of oil lamps — one brand of Halloween-themed lamps sickened several young children and killed one after they ingested the lamp's oil.

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