One of the best times I've ever had was making
Halloween costumes for my children, nieces and nephews. Finding
something that was both safe, easy to put on and take off and within
our limited budget wasn't all that easy to find.
The simplest and the safest toddler Halloween costumes or those suited
for infants, should not interfere with their movement, their eyesight
or their halting walk. They will invariably want to practice this on
the steepest of steps leading to a home at which they trick or treat,
or that party you permitted them to attend.
The ability to wear clothing under the costume is helpful when the
climate is not so warm during this time of year, particularly if the
costume will be worn over a jacket and additional clothing. Be certain
that neither infant nor toddler Halloween costume impedes the movement
of the children's extremities; bunching or gather outfits will make it
difficult to walk.
Toddler costumes which are purchased or made should be checked over
completely to assure that safety comes first. This includes the review
of masks as to not obstruct vision. Far better would be face painting,
which in no way interferes with their ability to see what they are
walking toward or what may be coming toward them. Flowing costumes
which are lengthy should be inspected to be certain that they are not
too long and will create hazards when walking or running. Wonderful new
toddler Halloween costumes are available which include the use face
paints rather than a mask.
Among some of the more inventive I've seen recently included a leopard,
a dinosaur and a cheetah, which incorporated two piece costumes, with
face painting, that allowed for ease of use when the little one
invariably had to shed the costume to use the bathroom, or found it
necessary to readjust clothing beneath it.
Infant Halloween costumes should have no small parts which may come
loose and placed in a child's mouth while you aren't looking, nor
should they have any type of heavy hood materials which might slip down
over a child's face while they are placed in the rear of a car in the
car seat.
Both infant and Toddler Halloween costumes have become far safer than
they once were. Materials used are normally flame retardant. Be certain
that yours are, as it is difficult to be constantly aware that a child
adheres to safety rules with regard to the candles placed in the jack
o' lanterns. Swap candles for glow sticks to be safe.
Toddler Halloween costumes and infant Halloween costumes should be fun
and interesting, not a hazard which may take what is a night of magic
and fun to something far less than that. With a bit of care and
inspection of what your child is wearing, your Halloween will be safe
and fun for you and your child.
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Susan writes about Halloween
Costumes and offers advice for
Infant
Halloween Costumes & Toddler Halloween
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