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Episode 59 – Trick-or-Treating with Confidence: Halloween Safety Tips for Parents

Dr. Hailey Nelson joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez for a special Halloween-themed episode. They dive into key safety topics including pedestrian safety during trick-or-treating, selecting costumes that are both festive and functional, and setting boundaries for preteens and teens heading out with friends. They also provide practical tips for managing food allergies and keeping candy consumption in check. Whether your child is 4 or 14, this episode offers practical advice to help families enjoy a safe and healthy Halloween.

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Guest

Hailey Nelson, MD, FAAP, IBCLC

Dr. Hailey Nelson is a complex care pediatrician at Valley Children's Hospital in Madera, Calif.. She enjoys working with children of all ages and abilities and is especially passionate about providing the best possible care to medically fragile children and their families. She is also a licensed breastfeeding consultant, certified by the International Board of Lactation Consultants to support nursing mothers and their babies.

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Music credits:

Theme music composed by Doug Nagel.

The views expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and not necessarily those of the American Academy of Pediatrics.​

Last Updated
10/9/2025
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