If out after dark, she recommends lighter-colored clothing or reflective costumes. Glow sticks and flashlights can make kids more visible too. And a costume should be easy to walk in and short enough to expose a child's feet or toes to avoid tripping. And if you're offering allergen-free treats, you can put teal pumpkins out to alert parents that there are goodies for kids with food allergies.

They say in terms of prevention, there are steps parents can take to help keep their kids safe. For example, if the parent is a gun owner, they should have their weapon locked up with the ammo stored separately. And if your child is going to a friend's house, she encourages parents to talk to each other about whether they own a gun. There is nothing wrong with asking that question and finding out if they are properly storing their weapons out of reach of the kids. It's also important to talk to your children about gun safety as well, so they understand what to do if they are ever in a dangerous situation.

An emergency medicine physician provides some tips to keep everyone safe around fall bonfires — especially kids. Doctors stress kids should have adult supervision and stay at least three feet away from the bonfire. Kids also need to wear proper shoes and avoid flammable clothing like nylon or anything loose-fitting. As for potential injuries, children often get hurt when they throw items into the fire, like leftover fireworks.

It may sound like common sense, but every year multiple deaths are reported. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there have been nearly one thousand deaths because of kids being left in hot cars. And parents may not think about how even mild temperatures could be a concern. Even on a 70-degree day, the inside of a car can reach more than 115 degrees.