Choosing Kids Halloween Costumes
Halloween is a favorite holiday for many kids. Finding the right Halloween costumes for kids can take a bit of creativity, since kids’ tastes seem to change on a daily basis and they outgrow everything two days after you buy it. Here are some tips for finding the right kids Halloween costume this year. Choose a theme The first thing to do is to find a cute kids Halloween costume. For older kids, you may need to get some input from the child, for younger children it is often easier if you pick it out for them. Think of kid’s costumes that are popular this year – Spiderman, Batman, American Girls, Barbie, animals, etc. Don’t worry if your child is the fifth Blue from Blue’s Clues at preschool – kids often think it is great when their Halloween costumes match. Don’t be afraid to go traditional with kid’s Halloween costumes. Little devils, vampires, ghosts, and witches can be totally adorable when paired with the angelic faces of chubby infants. You can shop online retailers for kids Halloween costumes, and often the selections online provide you with great inspiration. Safety and comfort take priority The important thing to remember when choosing Halloween costumes for kids is that they should be safe and comfortable for your child. This is especially true with very young children who might not be happy with the idea of getting dressed up for Halloween.
• A kid’s Halloween costume for an infant should be soft and flexible. Remember, babies tend to be very vocal when they are uncomfortable, so make sure that the kids costume fits properly.
• Make sure that your kid’s costume is not so long that they will trip and fall. Avoid buying a costume too big in an effort to be able to wear it two years in a row. Also look for costumes that are flame retardant so that there is no concern about the Halloween costume catching fire if a jack-o-lantern gets knocked over.
• You want your child’s Halloween costume to be visible. If it is a dark-colored costume, add strips of reflective tape to make sure that your child will be seen in the dark.
• Avoid kids Halloween costumes that require masks. Masks can make it hard for children to see and breathe when in costume, and can become a safety hazard.
Other Halloween safety tips There are a few other things that you can do to make sure your child enjoys Halloween and their Halloween costume. Make sure that all children stay within sight at all times. For very young children, consider bringing the stroller in case they tire out. Make sure that safety belts are able to buckle properly around kids Halloween costumes if you are going to be driving in the car. Don’t allow children to eat candy while trick-or-treating – wait until you get home and can inspect it for choking hazards and other dangers. Paul Hulse writes for the Kids Costumes online retailer www.incostume.com. Please visit their site for more information on Teen Costumes
Unique Toddler Halloween Costume Ideas
Make your toddler’s first Halloween experiences memorable. Toddler Halloween costumes are available in a wide variety of styles. Your toddler can dress up as his or her favorite cartoon character or favorite movie star. Toddler costumes are available in traditional styles as well. Some of the toddler Halloween costumes that caught my eye this year are included here.
Bob-the-Builder is popular with toddler boys. The Bob-the-Builder costume includes a checkered shirt, overalls, hard hat, and a few tools to carry in his tool belt. This Halloween costume is adorable and doesn’t cover your child’s face so he will be able to enjoy all of his party games with friends without having to worry about losing his mask or getting his make-up messed up.
Harry Potter/Hermione costumes are another adorable idea for toddlers. The Hogwarts uniform includes a robe and neck tie. You can improve the costume with other accessories. Wands are a great addition to this basic toddler Halloween costume.
Ghosts are cute and fairly easy to create if you want to work on a home made costume with your toddler. A bed sheet or pillow case makes a great starting place but this costume can be made easily with a white sweat outfit and some face paint too. The sheet version can be made to cover the whole head and body making it difficult to tell your toddler apart from other kids or you can cut a whole for your toddler’s head and then have the sheet cover the body area only. This way you can tell your child from other children and still have a great costume.
Your toddler can be cute as a bug in a Lady Bug or Butterfly costume this year. These costumes can be home made or purchased all ready made. Other bugs are available as well. Brightly colored bug costumes usually go over really well with toddlers as they are fun to play with as well as pretty enough to keep your child’s attention and get your child excited about the holiday.
There are many other toddler Halloween costumes available this year. The possibilities are nearly limitless. Choose one your child is going to be able to wear while playing the games and enjoying a Halloween party as well as going trick-or-treating or whatever your family enjoys doing for Halloween.
There are a few things to keep in mind with toddler costumes. First you should make sure your toddler can go to the bathroom or at least be taken out of the costume quickly at potty time to avoid accidents. Another thing you want to remember is your child needs to be able to eat treats, walk, and play without being restricted. Being able to see your child’s face and tell your child from all of the other ghouls on Halloween is important. You don’t want to lose your child in the crowd either. If you can see your child’s face it is easier to keep track of your little monster.
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