Quick Tips on How to Make Your Kids’ Halloween Costume A Lot Safer

Quick Tips on How to Make Your Kids’ Halloween Costume A Lot Safer

We all know that Halloween incites as much excitement in kids, as it does with parents. After all, there will be candy, friends and family getting together, the spirit of the season in the air and of course, more candy. And there is where the problem lies. kid’s Halloween costumes Sometimes, excitement overrides caution. This is particularly true when it comes to choosing Halloween costumes for our children. fairy Halloween costumes The truth is: the cutest outfit may not be the safest costume for our kid. So here are some quick essential tips on how to make kids safe during this time. Do not forget to visit Halloween costume store

1. Keep flames away, or any flammable substance for that matter. Candles are especially hazardous and really quite unnecessary. There are battery powered electric candles your children can use, but try to limit these to older kids who can handle the additional weight. Glow sticks contain dibutyl phthalate which can be toxic when swallowed and these can accidentally break too. As a rule, try to keep costume props to a minimum. After all, kids are already expected to carry trick-or-treat-bags and candy, so props may only prove to be hindrances after a few minutes. It is also important to make sure also that your kids’ costumes are flame retardant.

2. Mask vs. face paint. Your kid’s mask may look cool. But having your little one wear it out on the street with a full costume on, a trick-or-treat-bag on one hand, with other kids bumping into him or her cannot really be considered safe. If mask is part of the ensemble, make sure that you limit it to a face mask, and cut open the eye and nose areas more. A full head mask is dangerous because the visibility is limited, and your child may not be able to breathe or hear normally.

Choosing face paint for your child is a bit better since your kid is not hindered visually. However, it is important to make sure that the face paint you are using is FDA-approved, non-toxic, skin safe and washable. Better yet, why not choose a costume that allows your child to show his or her face?

3. Check, re-check and go over your kid’s costume for any sharp corner, any abrasive area (particularly around the neck,) or extra pieces of fabric that may hinder regular movements. Try to schedule a fitting before Halloween and let your kid walk around the house a bit. Here you can see if the hem is too long, if the sleeves are bothersome, or if the child feels uncomfortable under the weight of the fabric or other props. Make adjustments as you see fit.

Keeping your kids happy and healthy should be your primary concern during Halloween. Assuredly enough, it only takes a few preparation and forethought to make this happen.