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Halloween Tips for Toddlers and Children
Halloween is absolutely one of the years favorite holidays. Nothing look a cool fall night to dress up get some exercise and grab some tasty treats. For babies, nothing could be cuter than those chubby little cheeks all dressed up in a fun baby costumes! Here are a few tips to ensure that everyone stays happy and healthy.
Remember, your child probably has no idea what’s going on. To kids under the age of two or three, Halloween is just another day of the week. That said, make sure he maintains his normal schedule for as much of the day as possible. This means regular meal and naptimes, as well as quiet playtime without any older brothers or sisters popping in wearing their costumes. By doing this, you give yourself a better chance of having a happy baby as you go out trick-or-treating with older siblings, or visiting relatives to show off his cute costume.
Obviously a baby who is only a few months old should not have candy of any sort. For babies six months or older, however, it may be a little more difficult to decipher what is and is not safe. Until your child is at least three (older if he still has issues chewing food thoroughly) stay away from hard candies and thick taffy, peanut butter, or caramel. Lollipops can be safe as long as the candy is snug on the stick, and you watch him closely. Other good choices include chocolate or any candy that melts in the mouth. Cut or tear larger items into small bit sized pieces.
On the same note, since he has no idea what “Halloween” actually is, you can make the day more for yourself. That means putting him in the cutest costume you can find and taking dozens of pictures without protest (hopefully). The Baby Racing Costumer in Red and Blue or the Baby Police Officer Costume are both excellent choices for your little one. They’re made just the right size for infants, and he will look adorable sitting in a toy car or playing with kid friendly handcuffs while snap away. If you don’t have any older children to contend with, you may just spend the bulk of your night taking photos (and emailing them to everyone you know)!
If your youngster will be tagging along for a trick-or-treat jaunt, remember to bring along plenty of supplies. Extra diapers, juice, blankets, and toys may all come in handy even if you are not roaming far from home. Infants and young toddlers are notoriously impatient, so keeping everything you may need close by will prevent you from having to return home early or deal with a screaming baby house after house.
For kids old enough to actually trick or treat, they’re gearing up for the big day by planning their costumes and trying to figure out the houses with the best candy. Giving kids some freedom to make decisions is good, but parents still need to think about safety
Although you probably remember every news headline about poisoned Halloween candy or other horrifying tales, these incidents are literally a one in a million deal. Keep in mind that millions of children go trick-or-treating every year, and virtually none of them come in Contact with anything dangerous. The reason these headlines are so noteworthy, is because they are so extremely rare.
Even so, it’s best to ere on the side of caution when it comes to kids. Keep them safe without spoiling all the fun by following a few simple guidelines.
Check all candy that comes from a stranger before letting your child dig in. Make sure all wrappers are still securely in place, and be sure there are no holes or blemishes on the packaging. Most of the time these things are nothing at all, but they could indicate candy that has been tampered with. To be extra sure, trash any “suspicious” pieces. Your kids won’t miss them.
While you’re out and about milking the neighbors for all the bubble gum they’re worth, be sure to keep a close eye on every child in attendance. If more than three kids will be joining the fun, bring an extra adult (or two) and instruct kids ahead of time to walk on the sidewalk only. If small toddlers will be present, keep them in a stroller or attach a “toddler leash” to their costumes. Little ones are fast and tend to disappear easily in a crowd.
Choose easy to recognize costumes. Although choosing the latest TV character may be
“in”, there are plenty of stylish and childrens costumes to choose from that will be easier to pick out in a crowd.
Stick to neighborhoods you are familiar with. If there is a particular area that is notorious for having “good candy” and you haven’t been there, take a quick drive by during the day to map things out. Choose which streets you will visit, keep a stretch of the neighborhood handy so you can easily find your car, and if you want to be super cautious check the crime in the area by searching online. Even better, take along a friend who knows the area and follow her lead.
A few minutes of preparation will make each and every Halloween fun for your kids and give you some peace of mind.
About the Author
Alycia Shapiro of http://www.sensoryedge.com has been providing kids with dress up costumes for kids including astronauts, cowboy’s, doctors, and fire fighters for years. SensoryEdge features quality kids costumes that can be worn throughout the year for hours of pretend play fun. Sneaking in a lesson plan during dress up is a great idea as kids remember their favorite costumes and the knowledge they somehow gained… hmmm why do I know that? Ah yes, mommy told me that.
Toddler Trying Out High Heel
