{"id":2978,"date":"2016-10-20T05:25:20","date_gmt":"2016-10-20T12:25:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.liveviewgps.com\/blog\/?p=2978"},"modified":"2016-10-13T08:02:59","modified_gmt":"2016-10-13T15:02:59","slug":"halloween-safety-tips-children-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.liveviewgps.com\/blog\/halloween-safety-tips-children-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"Halloween Safety Tips to Keep Your Children Safe"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Halloween is fast approaching and it should be a night of fun and excitement for your children. But, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take precautions to ensure your little ones remain safe on this fright night. Below are some Halloween safety tips to ensure your kids are safe while out trick-or-treating.<\/p>\n

Costumes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ensure your children’s costumes are flame retardant. Keep the length of their costume above their ankles to avoid tripping. Make sure any accessories they are carrying like swords or wands are flexible and soft and don’t have any sharp points. Dress your smaller kids in costumes that are flashy or colorful so that they are noticeable and you will be able to pick them out of a crowd. You can place some glow in the dark stickers or reflective tape on their treat bag or costume too.<\/p>\n

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GPS Tracking Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n

You just don’t know what can happen when your child runs ahead of you to catch a treat. In certain areas, there can be a lot of trick-or-treaters and it’s too easy for you to lose sight of your child if they disappear in the crowd. They won’t realize they don’t have you behind them anymore since they are no doubt excited and running along to each house in a hurry. A great way to keep track of your at all times is to consider using a personal GPS tracking device for kids<\/a>. You can attach it easily to a backpack or their clothing and be able to monitor your child constantly.<\/p>\n

GPS tracking gives you updates in real-time as well as a live map. This way, you know exactly what direction your child is going in and at what speed.<\/p>\n

Make a Plan<\/strong><\/p>\n

If your children are 12 or under, you should always accompany them. In the unfortunate case that you do get separated, be sure you have labeled their clothing with your name, number, and address. If your children are older than 12, make sure they have a cell phone on them so they can reach out to you if needed. You should also come up with a pre-planned curfew and route for your children that are trick-or-treating alone.<\/p>\n

Other spooktacular tips include:<\/p>\n