Looking forward to Halloween? Whether your plans are for kids or adults (or both), here's how you and your loved ones can enjoy a happy and trick-free holiday. 

1. Choose costumes and wigs that say “flame resistant” on the label.
If you’re making a costume, use flame-resistant fabrics such as polyester or nylon.

2. Be visible by wearing bright, reflective costumes or adding strips of reflective tape.
Reflective tape is usually available in hardware, bicycle, and sporting goods stores. Also, make sure the costume isn’t too long because that can be a tripping hazard. 

3. Wear makeup and hats instead of masks so it’s easier to see.
It’s also a good idea to check the FDA’s list of color additives to see if the colors in your makeup are FDA approved. If they aren’t approved for their intended use, don’t use them. This is especially important for colored makeup around the eyes.

4. Test the makeup you plan to use at least a day or two in advance. 
Put a small amount on the arm of the person who will be wearing it. If a rash, redness, swelling, or other signs of irritation develop where the makeup was applied, that's a sign of a possible allergy.

5. Avoid decorative contact lenses.
Don’t wear these lenses due to the risk of eye injury, unless you have seen an eye care professional for a proper fitting and have been given instructions for how to use the lenses. 

6. Make sure kids are accompanied by a responsible adult(s).
It’s a good idea to go with a large group if possible. Make sure children know never to enter anyone’s home.

7. Share the rules of the road. 
Remind children not to run from house to house or between parked cars. Walk on sidewalks whenever possible, or on the far edge of the road facing traffic to stay safe. 

8. Carry flashlights.
This helps you and your children see—and be seen. 

9. Don’t eat candy until it has been inspected at home. 
Tell your children not to accept—and especially not to eat—anything that isn’t commercially wrapped. Inspect commercially wrapped treats for signs of tampering, such as an unusual appearance or discoloration, tiny pinholes, or tears in wrappers. Throw away anything that looks suspicious. 

10. Remove choking hazards for young children.
Young children can choke on gum, peanuts, hard candies, or small toys from Halloween bags.

11. Be aware of food allergies.
If your child has a food allergy, always read labels (avoid treats without labels), carry an epinephrine auto-injector (if prescribed), and learn more about the Teal Pumpkin Project®. This initiative, started by Food Allergy Research and Education, provides non-food treats, such as stickers, school supplies, and small toys, to kids with allergies.