With Halloween right around the corner, it is quickly creeping up on us. Those creative little minds leave us trying to figure out what costumes we will be coming up with. Mummies and super heroes to princesses and rock stars the costumes are unlimited. I’m in charge of the butterfly this year, grabbing wings from the play closet and a leotard from the gymnastic drawer I think we have it pretty easy this year. What extremes do you go to for that perfect costume to make your youngster happy to go trekking for candy, do you buy or craft the costumes yourself?
The festivities that surround the holiday such as costume parties, fall festivals, and trunk or treat events make it important to keep your family safe. Costume accessories should be plastic and not become a hazard, talk to you child about being safe in their costume. Consider how you can help keep your child seen while out in the dark hours; provide them with a flash light and instruct them to remain on the sidewalks. Our household decided this year we will be handing out glow sticks and glow necklaces to help promote safety in our neighborhood. Pairing these with pretzels and minimal candy options we definitely went with the safe and healthier Halloween options to promote wellness. Is your house a strictly candy house, or have you gone to the ways of play-doh and pretzels?
For more tips to have a SAFE HALLOWEEN the CDC has provided some tips to prepare your child to have an enjoyable and safe Halloween! Trick or Treat!!