Believe it or not, Halloween is upon us once again. It’s time for fall and Halloween crafts, activities, decorations, and the nightmare of figuring out costumes for the tiny (and not-so-tiny) humans in our lives.
While it’s not nearly as restrictive as last year, due to concerns of the Delta variant, is it safe to trick-or-treat in 2021? Is it safe for kids and adults to gather at parties or hand out or accept candy and other treats?
The CDC recommendation for safe trick-or-treating
Trick-or-treating safety tips for kids
Since most of this trick-or-treating business is for kids, here are some tips to help keep your children safe.
Have adults or vaccinated teens hand out candy
Instead of having kids dive into the candy bowl in a candy free-for-all, consider having an adult hand out the treats. Bonus points if they’re wearing disposable gloves and masks!
Incorporate their mask into their costume
Halloween is the perfect time for your child to dress up their mask as part their costume. The mask will help protect unvaccinated children and decrease the chance of them catching COVID-19 all the while enjoying Halloween.
Trick-or-treating alternatives
Look, we get it. Some of us just aren’t comfortable with our kids going trick-or-treating while still in a pandemic. That’s totally OK! Your kids can still have fun — even if they’re not going to a party or socializing with other kids.
Mom of two Larisha Bernard is going to place a bowl of candy on their porch in case someone stops by. “We are doing a scavenger hunt like we did last year around our house, where each stop holds more candy and a big prize at the end!” Bernard told Mom.com.
You can also still participate in the neighborhood and community by leaving treats at your neighbor’s front door after ringing the doorbell. Include a note so your neighbors know it’s from your family!
