Halloween Costume Safety Tips
It’s official- Halloween season is here! Hay bails stacked with pumpkins are firmly planted outside the local grocery store, talk of costume ideas is on the rise, and ‘Halloween’ is a trending topic on Twitter going on three days now.
Halloween seems like a favorite holiday for many people –and why not? It’s a time for kids (and adults) to eat sweets and play dress up! But as we gear up for costume shopping, it’s important to consider safety when choosing (or making) Halloween costumes for kids.
Here are some Halloween costume tips on safety that we gathered from a handful of trusted websites:
- Check the label of costumes, wigs, and accessories to make sure they’re flame resistant. Many walkways are lit by decorative candles and jack-o-lanterns, posing a potential fire hazard.
- Costumes should be well-fitting and short enough to prevent children from tripping and falling.
- Props are fun, but make sure they’re made out of a soft and flexible material. A child may be easily hurt by these accessories if they stumble or trip.
- Choose masks carefully: make sure that it fits securely, and the eyeholes are large enough so that it doesn’t obscure vision. Consider non-toxic make-up as an alternative to masks.
- Children should wear well-fitting and sturdy shoes to prevent tripping, as well as for comfort.
- Bright and reflective costumers are a plus. Consider adding reflective tape or striping to costumes and Trick-or-Treat bags for greater night time visibility.
- Flashlights loaded with new batteries are always a fashionable accessory, and a safety must!
We hope you keep these safety tips in mind when you’re shopping for your Halloween costumes. We also encourage you to pick out something a little silly… stay tuned for our Silliest Halloween Costume contest- coming up next week! And don’t forget to check out our new 2009 Collection of spooky Halloween invitations and greeting cards!
Sources:
US Consumer Product Safety
Los Angeles Fire Deparment
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
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