Safe Candy Options for Halloween

It’s Halloween, and whether passing out candy or going trick or treating, people across the Northland are preparing for the evening.

But with so much candy going around, it’s important to monitor how much candy the little ones are eating.

It’s also crucial to watch out for choking hazards. Some candies like Jolly Ranchers and Gobstoppers are easy to choke on for older children, while younger kids can have trouble swallowing chewy candies like caramels.

“Even putting limits before you go out trick or treating, you can get a whole bunch of candy in so if you kinda put limits on how many places you’re going to visit while you’re trick  or treating, that kinda helps so you’re not bringing in as much candy as well in to the house,” said Jen Prachar, a Clinical Dietitian at St. Luke’s.

And if your child has peanut allergies, depending on his or her sensitivity, make sure you check if the candy is manufactured at a plant that handles peanuts, even if the candy itself doesn’t have any in it.