24 Oct

Halloween Safety Tips from FedEx and Safe Kids USA with a Super Quick Giveaway

Author: Elizabeth

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http://twitter.com/bridget3496 Bridget #52

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Halloween is an exciting holiday for children, but they can be vulnerable to injury on this night. FedEx is working with SafeKids USA (http://www.usa.safekids.org) and child pedestrian expert Moira Donahue to spread the word about keeping kids safe while they have fun trick-or-treating. I was asked to help spread the word in exchange for receiving FedEx Halloween Safety Gift Bags for my kids and 3 bags to give away to readers. This giveaway has to end Wednesday so the gift bags can be sent FedEx overnight to the winners. Please read these safety tips first.

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To ensure trick-or-treaters stay safe, Safe Kids recommends that children:

. Always trick-or-treat with an adult until age 10
. Only trick-or-treat in familiar areas that are well lit
. Cross streets at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks
. Look left, right and left again when crossing; always walk, don’t run, when crossing streets
. Make eye contact with drivers and watch for cars that are turning or backing up
. Walk on sidewalks or paths; if there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible
. Never dart out into the street or cross in between parked cars
. Wear light-colored, flame-retardant, costumes decorated with retro-reflective tape or stickers
. Wear well-fitting, sturdy shoes to prevent trips and falls
. Carry a flashlight or glow stick to increase visibility to drivers
. Wear face paint and makeup; a mask can restrict a child’s vision

Driving Safely on Halloween-Drivers need to do their part to keep trick-or-treaters safe from harm. FedEx reminds motorists to be extra careful this Halloween and recommends that drivers:

. Be especially alert in residential neighborhoods
. Drive more slowly and anticipate heavy pedestrian traffic on and near the road
. Be sure to drive with your full headlights on so you can spot children from greater distances
. Take extra time to actively look for kids at intersections, on medians and on curbs
. Remember that costumes can limit children’s visibility and they may not be able to see your vehicle
. Enter and exit driveways and alleys slowly and carefully
. Remember that children are excited on this night and may move in unpredictable ways
. Remember that popular trick-or-treating hours are during the typical rush-hour period, between 5:30-9:30 p.m.
. Reduce any distractions inside your car so you can concentrate on the road and pedestrians

FedEx Halloween Safety Gift Bag

THE GIVEAWAY: Three winners in this giveaway will get a FedEx Halloween Safety Bag. It’s a reflective bag and inside are some goodies to make your children more reflective on Halloween night; shoelaces, a blinking light, and a reflective strip. To enter, read the safety tips I’ve listed above, then leave a comment on this post telling me which tip you think is most important to you. Enter by Wednesday Oct. 28th at 12:00 PM EST. I’ll email the three winners for their mailing addresses and the sponsor will handle shipping. Open to U.S. mailing addresses only.

BONUS ENTRIES: Help me spread the word about this super quick giveaway and earn extra entries for yourself!

  • Use the Social Bookmarking icons at the bottom of the post to promote this giveaway on Twitter, StumbleUpon, Mixx, Digg, and more. Leave a separate comment for each that you do. You can retweet the link once per day and leave a new comment each time.
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  • Blog about the giveaway for FIVE extra comments! Leave a separate comment for each with the URL.
  • Enter any of the other giveaways I’m running here on Table for Five or on MomReviews (the links are at the end of the post under Related Articles) and leave the name of the giveaway you entered in a comment for FIVE extra comments! Leave separate comments for each.

I know this one is quick, so thanks for entering and good luck everybody!

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63 Responses to “Halloween Safety Tips from FedEx and Safe Kids USA with a Super Quick Giveaway”

  1. Dan Pick (1 comments.) says:
    October 24, 2009 at 9:39 pm

    The tip about driving with full headlights is most important. Kids are not aware of their surroundings, and especially not during halloween.

    It is especially important for drivers to be especially cautious!

  2. Priscilla P. says:
    October 24, 2009 at 10:59 pm

    I like the ideal of costumes decorated with retro-reflective tape.

  3. April J says:
    October 25, 2009 at 1:03 am

    There all good but I like this one:
    Carry a flashlight or glow stick to increase visibility to drivers.

  4. Patrick Oden (3 comments.) says:
    October 25, 2009 at 6:35 am

    Halloween is definitely a time of risk for children out trick-or-treating. I remember going out with my parents when I was very young, and then with my friends when I was a bit older.

    Parents absolutely need to talk with their kids about safety on Halloween, whether the parents will be accompanying their kids or not.

  5. Maureen says:
    October 25, 2009 at 9:07 am

    While I am not a parent I help my siblings with their young children. I mother them just as I did my 6 younger siblings when we were growin up. I think that your comment Wear light-colored, flame-retardant, costumes decorated with retro-reflective tape or stickers
    is extremely important.

  6. DeAnna says:
    October 25, 2009 at 9:29 am

    My favorite tip is make eye contact with drivers–I never thought of that one!

  7. Monique Rizzo
    Twitter: mogrill1212117
     says:
    October 25, 2009 at 12:36 pm

    I like the idea of carrying a flashlight or glowstick!! Thanks for the chance.
    mogrill@comcast.net

  8. judy brittle says:
    October 25, 2009 at 12:37 pm

    I really like the tip about carrying a flashlight or glow stick. That would even be a good idea just in case you get separated and can find each other. Thank you!

  10. judy brittle says:
    October 25, 2009 at 12:39 pm

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    October 25, 2009 at 12:40 pm

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    October 25, 2009 at 12:40 pm

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    October 25, 2009 at 12:41 pm

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    October 25, 2009 at 12:41 pm

    I entered the Zhu Zhu Pets giveaway at Mom Reviews #5

  15. andrea v says:
    October 25, 2009 at 2:02 pm

    drive slowley

  16. andrea v says:
    October 25, 2009 at 2:11 pm

    Entered the Zhu Zhu Pets giveaway at Mom Reviews 1

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    October 25, 2009 at 2:11 pm

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    October 25, 2009 at 2:12 pm

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  21. marybeth
    Twitter: misaacmom
    (26 comments.)     says:
    October 25, 2009 at 5:53 pm

    . Wear light-colored, flame-retardant, costumes decorated with retro-reflective tape or stickers

  23. Katina says:
    October 25, 2009 at 6:56 pm

    I think the tip regarding adult supervisior for children under the age of 10 is extremely important. We live in a small neighborhood so I think that sometimes parents take it for granted that their children can go trick or treating on their own.

  24. Meredith
    Twitter: Merri617
     says:
    October 25, 2009 at 7:12 pm

    I think they’re all important… they all tie into being VERY aware and cautious at all times. All of those reasons (visibility-limitation due to costumes, excitement, etc) all play into children being more likely to just run out into the street. Most like I will be home on Halloween, passing out candy but if I drive anywhere that entire day/night, I will be extra careful!

  26. Janice Ford says:
    October 25, 2009 at 9:40 pm

    My favorite tip is to wear reflective or light color clothes to ensure you are seen

  27. Stephanie V says:
    October 25, 2009 at 9:43 pm

    Cross streets at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks – oh yes! The amount of kids just running across the street is not good!
    tvollowitz at aol dot com

  28. Damien (1 comments.) says:
    October 26, 2009 at 8:12 am

    I off to my first Halloween party this week with our two kids. Halloween is not a real big tradition here in Australia, but the kids tried on their witches outfits tonight and had a really great time, so Saturday night’s party should be fun.

  29. Josh
    Twitter: Josh
    (1 comments.)     says:
    October 26, 2009 at 9:21 am

    Thanks for this. I think my kids now will realizes that it’s not 100% safe when doing trick or treat.

  30. Gerald
    Twitter: Gerald
    (1 comments.)     says:
    October 26, 2009 at 10:34 am

    Thanks for the safety tips. It helps a lot. This will be a good reference.

  31. Denise B. says:
    October 26, 2009 at 11:26 am

    Only trick or treat in familiar areas that are well-lit.

  32. heidi bokor says:
    October 26, 2009 at 12:48 pm

    Trick or Treating with an adult is HUGE. So many kids get snatched by strangers when there is no adult supervision and at night, even worse. Kids should always be with a responsible adult. Adults should not make excuses about not being able to go out with their kids. If a parent cannot do it, they should get someone they trust who they know will take care of their kids. Thanks for the giveaway.
    heidibokor@yahoo.com

  33. Detox (1 comments.) says:
    October 26, 2009 at 2:03 pm

    These are such great tips! Thanks! Have a happy Halloween! :)

  34. Lori
    Twitter: bellanova84
     says:
    October 26, 2009 at 6:47 pm

    Carry a flashlight or glow stick to increase visibility to drivers – that is very important where we live since there are no sidewalks or streetlights!
    greenlancer at comcast dot net

  35. brooke (4 comments.) says:
    October 26, 2009 at 8:07 pm

    Drive more slowly and anticipate heavy pedestrian traffic on and near the road…. We do this already but oh I know how bad it’s going to be around here.. This is good to follow All the time in neighborhoods

  36. Kristy says:
    October 26, 2009 at 9:31 pm

    I think it is important that kids know to look left, right and left again when crossing; always walk, don’t run, when crossing streets instead of darting out in the road

  37. renee says:
    October 27, 2009 at 1:03 am

    I think it’s most important to drive slowly and alertly. And stay off your cell phones!

  38. Erma H says:
    October 27, 2009 at 5:46 am

    I like this one:
    Carry a flashlight or glow stick to increase visibility to drivers.

  39. Lance Pearson
    Twitter: dreamcleavers
     says:
    October 27, 2009 at 7:23 am

    Never dart out in to the road, seems pretty obvious to me.

  40. Denyse says:
    October 27, 2009 at 8:22 am

    Wear light-colored, flame-retardant, costumes decorated with retro-reflective tape or stickers

  41. dianne says:
    October 27, 2009 at 8:36 am

    Look left, right and left again when crossing; always walk, don’t run, when crossing streets

  42. damon says:
    October 27, 2009 at 8:42 am

    This would be great.
    Always trick-or-treat with an adult until age 10

  43. Christy says:
    October 27, 2009 at 9:42 am

    Always trick or treat in familiar areas that are well lit.

  44. MelodicMom
    Twitter: MelodicMom
    (3 comments.)     says:
    October 27, 2009 at 10:10 am

    Carry a flashlight or glowstick so that cars can see you.

  45. reeva says:
    October 27, 2009 at 6:13 pm

    carry glow sticks and/or flashlights so you can be visible to drivers.

  46. Shelbie Johnston
    Twitter: SweepsCat713
    (19 comments.)     says:
    October 27, 2009 at 7:24 pm

    This one is the most important to me! Remember that children are excited on this night and may move in unpredictable ways

  47. james hinkson says:
    October 27, 2009 at 7:43 pm

    Only trick-or-treat in familiar areas that are well lit.

  48. james hinkson says:
    October 27, 2009 at 7:46 pm

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  49. Melanie says:
    October 27, 2009 at 9:14 pm

    Reducing distractions in the car.
    Many people worry about danger, on halloween, and few realize that they could possibly be a cause of some of it!

  50. Bridget Michelle Combs says:
    October 27, 2009 at 11:12 pm

    . Carry a flashlight or glow stick to increase visibility to drivers

  52. Lynnette Gray says:
    October 27, 2009 at 11:57 pm

    I have been giving glow sticks for 5 years now. Kids love them

  53. Gianna says:
    October 28, 2009 at 12:51 am

    Being reflective..

  54. Ann Marie Walker says:
    October 28, 2009 at 2:01 am

    The tip of Drive more slowly and anticipate heavy pedestrian traffic on and near the road, is extremely important. I wish more people followed this. They zoom around the neighborhood here without regard to the children.

  55. skys says:
    October 28, 2009 at 3:54 am

    Making eye contact with drivers

    skyxsky27[at]gmail.com

  56. Gloria M.
    Twitter: kngmckellar
     says:
    October 28, 2009 at 7:28 am

    I think the idea of carrying a flashlight or glowstick is very helpful for safety!

  57. susan smoaks says:
    October 28, 2009 at 7:56 am

    i like this tip:

    Be especially alert in residential neighborhoods

  58. Becky (7 comments.) says:
    October 28, 2009 at 9:00 am

    Be especially alert in residential neighborhoods

  59. Tim Hughes
    Twitter: packerfantimmy
     says:
    October 28, 2009 at 9:17 am

    I think that anyone under 10 trick or treating with an adult is an essential idea nowadays.
    titletowntreasures(AT)yahoo(DOT)com

  60. DanV says:
    October 28, 2009 at 9:39 am

    We’ll especially be careful to wear light-colored, flame-retardant, costumes decorated with retro-reflective tape or stickers

  61. Sabine Blanch says:
    October 28, 2009 at 10:39 am

    we always carry a flashlight

  62. Lily Kwan says:
    October 28, 2009 at 10:53 am

    The tip about being especially alert in residential neighborhoods would be the most important to me.

  63. Dan Mihaliak (1 comments.) says:
    October 28, 2009 at 8:01 pm

    Using flashlights and glow sticks is good