Teach children not to see the phone while walking, and make eye contact with drivers when crossing the street. Staying safe on Halloween is not difficult, say security experts.

Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers. It is best that children wear costumes, face painting or light-colored makeup instead of masks that can potentially prevent look good, according to Safe Kids Worldwide.

Costumes should be of adequate size to prevent tripping and falling. Children should carry flashlights or glow sticks to help them see and be seen by drivers. Do not allow children to use electronic devices as they walk, and teach them to make eye contact with drivers before crossing the street in front of them. Wearing a safety vest is also a good chosen.

Teach children to cross at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks. They must see to the left, right and left again when crossing, and keep watching while crossing. They must cross the street walking, not running.

Children should walk on sidewalks or paths. If there are no sidewalks, they should walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible. They must follow a direct route with the fewest possible crossings.

Teach young to be aware of cars that they rotate or backpedal, and never be thrown in the street or cross between parked cars. Anything with reflective material can enhance their visibility at night.

Children under 12 must have adult supervision when they go trick or treating. Those who are old enough to go out without adult supervision must remain in familiar and well-lit areas, and go in groups, he advised.