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Halloween Safety Tips for Kids: The Complete 2026 Guide to a Fun Night With Zero Worries

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Halloween 2026 has a gift for families: 31 October falls on a Saturday — no school-night rush, and everyone can take their time. But a busier night means more children on dark streets than usual. Safe Kids Worldwide notes that children are twice as likely to be hit by a car on Halloween than on any other day of the year — a serious fact with a simple fix. Almost every Halloween accident is preventable with a little planning — and none of it spoils the fun. Costume Safety: Safe Can Still Be Spooky Most Halloween injuries doctors see are trips, falls and blocked vision — and the costume is usually the cause. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends costumes that are bright and reflective , and short enough to prevent trips on trailing fabric. If the perfect costume is dark, add reflective tape to the outfit and treat bag so drivers spot your child early. Choose face paint instead of a mask whenever possible — masks with small eyeholes limit what a child can see; if a ma...