Pumpkin Carving Safety Tips

a woman sitting in front of a pumpkin

Since she was little, Joanna Ng-Glazier, MD, FACS — plastic surgeon at Emerson Health Plastic Surgery — has enjoyed Halloween. She loves turning pumpkins into delicious seeds, pies, and especially creative jack-o’-lanterns. Here are some of her best tips for staying safe while carving a pumpkin.

  • Be very careful with the tools — even blunt tips can cause injury.
  • Be aware of where your tools are facing at all times.
  • Use electric candles to prevent fire hazards.

Above all, she encourages everyone to have fun, be creative, and ensure an adult supervises children throughout the carving experience!

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