Tips for Checking Your Kid’s Halloween Candy
When it comes to Halloween, we let our kids go out and ring the door bell of the homes of strangers, or we let them go to different Fall Festivals or Trunk or Treats. However, while most of us trust that an event put on by a civic organzation or a church would be safe or even visiting our neighbors, it is still important to check our kids candy at the end of the night.
I think we all have that one horror story we grew up hearing. In my day, it was razor blades in candy bars. I have even heard rumors of needles found in Halloween candy. I don't tell you this to scare you or your kids from eating their Halloween candy, I tell you this as a precaution and to make sure you do check to make sure the candy is safe.
Tell Your Kids Not to Eat Any of the Candy Until You Have Checked It
Just let them know that they cannot have any Halloween Candy until you get home. Tell them why.
Check the candy under bright light
When you get home check your kids candy for open wrappers or punctures in the packaging. If the packaging looks weird then toss it.
Don't Eat Anything Homemade that Wasn't Given By Someone You Know
If you stop at a strangers house and they give you something homemade it's best to just toss it to be on the safe side.
Avoid Candy that Has Been Opened
Some candy does come in twist wrappers, but if it appears to be opened toss it to be on the safe side.
Feed Your Kids Before You Trick or Treat
If your kids are full they are less likely to eat a bunch of candy before they get home.
Wash and Cut Up all Fruit
If you receive fruit for a Halloween treat it is best to wash it thoroughly and cut it into pieces. However, if you feel uncomfortable with receiving fruit just throw it away to be on the safe side.
Limit Candy Intake
You don't want your little ones going to bed with a tummy ache.
Sell leftover candy to Buy Back Programs
If you got a ton of candy and you don't want it hanging around the house. Most cities have a buy back program. In Amarillo, Amarillo Pediatric Dentistry will have theirs on Tuesday, November 1st.