Store shelves are packed with every kind of sugary confection imaginable. Clothing racks in party shops are covered with the costumes of superheroes and glittery princesses.

Nearly anything and everything Halloween-related can be purchased this year. However, Halloween safety is easily forgotten in the midst of finding costumes and carving pumpkins.

For starters, when selecting a costume, be sure to choose one that is fire retardant. If your child is wearing a mask, see to it that the eyeholes are large enough for proper peripheral vision. If wigs or hats are worn, secure them properly so they don