Children And Dog In Halloween Costumes For Trick Or Treating
- Rinse with Water
- Rinse your mouth with water after eating any candy and before brushing and flossing to remove sugar and acid
- Smaller bag
- Using a smaller bag for trick or treating may cut down on waste and give the illusion of more candy collected
- Costume fit
- Assure that you child’s costume fits properly to avoid trips and falls that could result in dental or medical injuries
- Mealtime treats
- Restrict those sugary treats to after meal time only
- Talk about Expectations
- Before and after Halloween night have a discussion with your child/children about expectations regarding treats-per-day limits
- Eating a balanced meal
- Healthy foods should be eaten before candy, a full, satisfied stomach will eat less treats
- Check your treats
- Look through the candy collected together with your kids to make sure there isn’t anything unsafe to consume
- Have fun!
- Be safe and remember that there is more to Halloween than just candy
Reference: Canadian Dental Association