Choosing The Right Halloween Getup For Your Kids

Posted by The Popular News Today on Saturday, October 13, 2012

By Lawrance Walkereene


Halloween is just around the corner and many kids by now are already thinking about what they will be wearing when they go around for trick-or-treat. Although you as a parent would like to promote your child's imagination, you also want them to be safe in their outfits. Below are a few safety tips to keep in mind when choosing your youngster's Halloween costume.

Get costumes that fit. Your child will be probably walking most of them time for that day if not run around with their buddies. Having said that, you shouldpick a halloween costume that will not put them at risk of tripping or getting caught in Halloween candles, such as saloon girl costumes that usually have billowing skirts. You also should not make them don on very tight fitting garments because this keeps them from enjoying the activities for that day.

If your child will be sporting helmets or masks, see if they can see and breathe properly. These head gear are great accessories to have, but they can put your child at risk if the eyeholes don't provide full vision. Helmets and masks also need to be adequately ventilated in order to prevent suffocation. So if your child would like to put on Halo costumes, you should let him try the helmet first.

Steer clear of hazardous accessories. Children would like to go as warriors, but don't forget to see that no part of their halloween costume is sharp. Accessories must be made with soft and flexible material. Additionally, steer clear of accessories that can probably cause eye injuries to your child or his buddies.

Your little girl may like to wear a Nicki Minaj Halloween costume but don't allow her to go trick-or-treating on heels. She'll be walking a lot, so she ought to wear shoes that are of the right fit, and are sturdy and comfortable.

Make your child visible when they're trick or treating. Make them don on vibrant costumes so that motorists can easily spot them. If you have to, purchase reflective tape and affix it to your child's costume. You can also let them bring a flashlight or a glow stick while they're trick-or-treating.




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