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Pittsburgh streets will soon be crawling with witches, ghosts, goblins, princesses, superheroes and monsters.

Halloween is upon us and children will soon hit the pavement in their best costumes, heading door-to-door looking to score the most treats, including the token full-size candy bars.

Trick-or-treating hours in all City of Pittsburgh neighborhoods will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31. Some areas may have permitted block parties in place until 8 p.m.

Allegheny Health Network’s Pediatric Institute, in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics, has listed some safety tips to manage candy overload after a successful night of trick-or-treating.

“Although Halloween and sugar often go hand in hand, it’s important to keep moderation in mind, especially to avoid nausea and stomach pains,” said Laura Cordero, pediatric dietitian with AHN Pediatric Institute, in a press release. “After a night of trick-or-treating, I would recommend children eat between five to 10 small pieces of candy – and less if they are eating full-size candy bars.”

While it’s fun to let children indulge, it’s also important to have a plan for all the leftovers, Cordero said.

She recommends separating treats into piles to eat, donate or freeze the day after Halloween for enjoyment in moderation.

Here are 5 more tips for a safe and healthy Halloween:

 1. Keep allergies in mind:

Halloween can be one of the trickiest days of the year for children with food allergies. Be sure to read ingredient lists if your child has an allergy and consider offering non-edible goodies to trick-or-treaters and classmates like stickers or age-appropriate toys.

2. Wait until children are home to sort and check treats before eating them.

Though tampering is rare, it can happen. Also, many cannabis edibles look like regular candy and could get accidentally mixed up with Halloween treats. Closely examine all treats and throw away any spoiled, unwrapped or suspicious items. Give your child a good meal before trick-or-treating to discourage sampling.

3. Wash your hands before diving into the treats.

Fall and winter seasons remain the start of respiratory virus season. It’s important to maintain proper hygiene when with others, to wash hands before eating, and to stay home if not feeling well.

4. Keep an eye on what your child has in their mouth at all times while trick-or-treating.

Babies and toddlers should not have hard candies, caramel apples, popcorn, gum, small candies (jellybeans, etc.), gummy candy, pumpkin seeds or anything with whole nuts. Candy wrappers, stickers, small toys or temporary tattoos can also be a choking hazard. Recent candies recently recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission for potential choking hazards are: Cocco Candy Rolling Candy and Slime Licker Sour Rolling Liquid Candy.

5. Don’t forget good oral hygiene.

No matter how much candy your kids eat, you’ll want to make sure they practice good dental hygiene. This becomes especially important around this time of year when the consumption of sugary treats are on the rise. Encourage everyone to floss at least once a day, and brush their teeth twice a day. Keep the bristles fresh and clean by replacing toothbrushes every three months.