- Teach your children about heat illness and the importance of recognizing symptoms, for them and in others.
- Don't leave children unattended in a vehicle, even if the windows are slightly cracked.
- Keep children hydrated throughout the day. Your child might already be dehydrated when they say they are thirsty.
- Make sure costumes can be easily removed, and preferably go with ones with light colors, that fit loosely and use fabrics that are light and breathe easily.
- Consider going trick-or-treating in air-conditioned places, such as malls.
- Eating light, healthy meals that allow the body to stay cooler.
- Take frequent breaks under shade and to hydrate.
- Ultraviolet rays are still high this time of the year, so make sure to protect your child's skin using sunscreen that is at least SPF 15.
- Keep your child's carrying load light; costume props and candy-filled pumpkin baskets can get heavy quick.
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