Halloween is just over a week away, and there are many things parents and kids should think about before trick or treating.

Dr. Carolina Pombar, a pediatrician at the Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital, joined Rocco Vertuccio and Shannan Ferry Sunday morning on NY1 to discuss Halloween safety tips.

Pombat recommended children use wigs instead of masks. However, if using a mask, Pombar suggested that parents cut big eye holes so kids can see. She also stressed the importance of using non-toxic makeup.

"You can always try a little bit of the makeup on the inner part of an arm to see if it generates a reaction," Pombar said.

When it comes to candy, Pombar said it is important to remove all choking hazards like gum, nuts or hard candies from bags of young children. Additionally, she suggested that adults have a conversation with their young ones before Halloween so they know rules and expectations.

"Everything that looks unusual or discolored or open, definitely, you have to throw away," Pombar said. "So what I usually recommend is trying to talk first with the kids before you go trick or treating, saying, 'Hey, we're going to have everything in our bag and then when we will get home, we might need to sort some things out.'"

Pombar said parents should communicate with children in regards to allergies, too. If a kid has an allergy, they should know not to try any candy their guardian did not approve beforehand.

"If you're going out trick or treating, you never know, they might want to try something. You might not be checking and they might want to eat, even if you spoke with them," Pombar said. "So always carry an EpiPen with you when you're outside, especially if your child has severe allergies."

Finally, Pombar advised parents not to allow children to eat homemade items or baked goods, unless the treats came from a good friend.