If you have children, then you already know Halloween safety and care are the most important things about the holiday. If you don’t have children, putting some thought into the topic will help parents around your neighborhood sleep easy this holiday. Here are a few ideas for creating a safe environment around your apartment.

Guard your pets: pets can scare easily with all the commotion of people knocking at your door. If you have a dog or cat, keep them in another room and away from the trick-or-treaters. You wouldn’t want a dog running up and biting a child.

Watch the candles: instead of using candles in your jack-o-lanterns and risking a fire hazard, use apartment safe LED lights instead. The small piece of lighting can be purchased at any .99 Cents store and they continue to be a safe alternative to actual candles.

Give safe candy: when you are purchasing your candy, keep safety in mind. Some kids have peanut allergies, while younger children might not be able to chew hard candy. Go with something children of all ages can enjoy.