Entities suggest reviewing the packaging of sweets children receive, as well as taking precautions with their costumes, among other things. If not any reflective materials, take a reflective tape will be better for safe too.
The National Police and the Colombian Institute of Family Welfare made a series of recommendations to the community, with the purpose of carrying the celebrations of Halloween and the day of the little angels in total security and tranquility:
- Teach children how to call 123, in case of having an emergency or getting lost.
- That the children are always accompanied, during the whole trip, of their parents or of a responsible adult.
- Show them and teach the children where to go in case they get lost.
- Immediately inform the authorities about any suspicious or illegal behavior or activity.
- Carry a cell phone for quick communication.
- Avoid putting on costumes that can cause allergies or lessons to children, as well as masks that block their visibility. Better to wear clothing with reflective fabric.
- Do not allow minors to handle gunpowder.
- Verify that food received by children is reliable. Have the gaskets sealed.
- Do not receive food without wraps and check the sweets before they consume them.
- Do not allow children to receive sweets from people who generate distrust.
- Do not allow children to move with unknown people and less to isolated places.
- Make proper control of the sweets your children consume. Do not allow excess.
- Make sure children eat healthy food before going out to ask for sweets.
- If the children's costumes are dark, put a reflective tape so they can be seen by the drivers.