Halloween Costume Safety for Toddlers and Children

Halloween has become a day as well as an event that has grown in popularity. Even with its newfound recognition, it remains a day primarily focused and enjoyed mainly by youngsters. This spooky quaky day is typically enjoyed in the evenings into the early nighttime. Halloween’s time of day and tradition of wearing costumes yields some safety risk factors that you want to avoid. Therefore, let’s review some of these safety measures you want to abide by before and on Halloween. Make sure all costumes, wigs and accessories are fire-resistant. (Adobe Stock) Costume Safety: Make sure all costumes, wigs and accessories are fire-resistant, and the costume does not have any tripping hazards. Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers, and if possible, choose light colors. Rethink the mask. Masks can obscure the child’s vision, making it difficult for them to see traffic or tripping hazards. On average, children are more than twice likely to be hit by a vehicle and killed on Halloween than on any other day of the year. Instead of a mask, opt for a mask-free costume. The options are endless or use fact paint. Many children have sensitive skin so choose nontoxic cosmetics products...