Friday, October 3, 2008

Toddler Halloween Costumes That are Adorable & Safe to Wear

By Susan West

When it comes to making your own infant or toddler Halloween costumes, you can have the time of your life! It may be challenging to find just the right costumes, as you stay within your budget and create a infant or toddler Halloween costume that is both safe to wear while being easy to get in and out of.

For the most part infant costumes are relatively safe. A cotton sweat pea is not just comfortable, but also lacks potentially dangerous pieces that may either cover the face or have sharp edges. If your "baby" is walking, keeping him or her relegated to the stroller is just not going to work. Find a toddler costume that allows for free movement and does not block their eyesight. As you approach that first house, chances are your little angel will hurriedly reach for the door. This is when you find out if that toddler Halloween costume will be a trick or a treat.

Keep in mind the ability to wear other clothing under the Halloween costume, especially since the climate is not so warm during this time of year and the children may be wearing the costume over additional clothing. Always be mindful that neither infant nor toddler Halloween costumes encumbers their movement of arms or legs such as clothing that gather or bunch.

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.

Want the safest suit possible? Opt for a suit that has few pieces and no mask. Some cute toddler costume ideas include a monkey, doggy, kitty or princess. Use face paint instead of a mask and easily attach ears or a crown with either a headband or barrettes. A shortened monkey tail will also help avoid potential tripping. TIP: make sure your little prince or princess can easily get in and out of the suit. This makes bathroom breaks as simple as possible!

Depending on the age of your little "trick or treater," they may still be putting everything into their mouth. Avoid any dangling pieces that Jr. and Suzy will want to taste. An infant Halloween costume should obviously avoid any elaborate hood or head coverings.

Of course, modern infant and toddler Halloween costumes are much safer than they have been in years gone by. Normally Halloween costumes are made of flame retardant materials. You should check to make sure that all your Halloween costumes are flame retardant as there are so many risks to the safety rules when regarding children and the use of candles inside jack o' lanterns. It is best to use glow sticks in place of candles when at all possible. Safety should always be key in dressing a child up in a Halloween costume, whether an infant or a toddler.

Infant and toddler Halloween costumes are to be appealing and pleasurable rather than a safety hazard that may possibly turn an evening of fun and magic into something much less desirable. Halloween will be safe and worthwhile for both you and your child when you take the time to ensure that the Halloween costume worn by your infant or toddler is safe to wear. More over, just think of how proud you will be of the infant or toddler who will be wearing a special costume for Halloween. Edited by Glinda Zuladra - 15266

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