隶属于Kidsafe NSW的作者Vanessa Campbell和Bianca Albanese发布了关于确保万圣节期间儿童安全的具体指南 1。数据显示，美国在万圣节期间因南瓜雕刻割伤、蜡烛烧伤或交通事故导致儿童住院的情况有所增加 1。此外，2022年英国的一项研究指出，由于交通高峰期车流密集，儿童在万圣节遭遇严重交通事故的风险更高 1。
为确保安全，家长应在出发前与孩子讨论并复习具体规则，如“保持在一起”、“紧跟成人”、“走人行道”以及“过马路需牵手” 1。在检查服装时，应避免使用遮挡视线的口罩或容易绊倒的长布料；同时需审查发光玩具中的纽扣电池，以防误吞致死 1。针对年龄较小的儿童，建议8岁以下儿童应牵手，10岁以下儿童应在手臂可及范围内 1。
在活动执行方面，建议在熟悉的社区并在白天进行讨糖活动，家长应避免分心（如看手机）并全程陪同 1。糖果分发者应从门廊分发，不建议邀请儿童进入室内 1。向孩子解释为何万圣节是打破常规安全规则的特例，有助于他们理解并内化这些临时变通的原因 1。
Halloween poses distinct safety risks for children, with US data indicating a surge in hospitalizations due to pumpkin-carving cuts, candle burns, and traffic accidents 1. A 2022 study from the United Kingdom specifically highlighted that the increased volume of vehicle traffic during peak hours elevates the risk of severe traffic incidents for young trick-or-treaters 1. To mitigate these dangers, experts Vanessa Campbell and Bianca Albanese from Kidsafe NSW recommend that parents proactively review specific safety rules with their children before heading out, such as staying together, following adults closely, walking on sidewalks, and holding hands when crossing streets 1.
Physical precautions regarding costumes and supervision are equally critical. Parents should inspect outfits to ensure masks do not obstruct vision and that long fabrics will not cause tripping, while also checking glow toys for exposed button batteries to prevent potentially fatal ingestion 1. The authors advise conducting trick-or-treating activities in familiar neighborhoods during daylight hours, emphasizing that caregivers must remain fully attentive without distractions like mobile phones 1. For younger children, strict physical proximity is necessary: those under eight years old should be held by the hand, and those under ten must remain within arm's reach at all times 1.
Community participation plays a vital role in ensuring safety, with guidelines suggesting that candy distribution should occur exclusively on porches rather than inside homes to avoid inviting children into unfamiliar residences 1. Finally, explaining to children why Halloween represents a temporary exception to standard safety routines can help them better understand and internalize the need for heightened vigilance during this unique holiday period 1.
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