Halloween Safety

Your child is going to end up with a bucket of candy, but not all of it may be appropriate for his or her age. Be careful of choking hazards for young children, especially those 3 and younger. According to the journal Pediatrics, choking is a leading cause of death in children, and food, toys or coins are often to blame. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends removing any small toys, gum, nuts or hard candies from small children’s buckets. Make sure your child stays still while eating — walking while eating may increase the risk of choking.