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 Halloween
should be remembered as a happy time, a wonderful holiday filled with
tradition, treats and good memories. Using common sense will keep you
and your kids safe enough on Halloween but we thought we would throw in
a few tips that some people might not even consider. Happy Haunting! |
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Halloween Costume Safety
courtesy
Halloween-Safety.com
Whether store bought or home
made, Halloween costumes should be fun and scary yet safe.
Below are some ideas to
hazard-proof your Halloween fun. Costumes should be scary to those who see them, not those
who wear them! Here are some easy tips to make your
Halloween a safe and happy one!
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Costumes should be
made of flame retardant material. If they are home made,
make sure and use either a spray or fabric
treated with fire retardant.
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Costumes should be
bright enough to be seen at night. If they are black,
make sure that they have something flashing or
reflective added.
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Make sure you work
into your child's costume reflector strips, a flash light or light stick to make them more
visible at night.
This
will assure that they are seen by drivers and
that you can keep an eye on them as well if they
get ahead of you while trick or treating.
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Do not include high
heel shoes or long dangling pieces of costume that your child could trip over.
A scraped knee or bloody nose can really ruin
their fun. This also goes for adults as well.
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If they are carrying
a prop such as a scythe or sword, make sure they are made out of a flexible plastic that will
bend if fallen on. Most of the props available today are
made of flexible plastic.
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If you
or your child are wearing a mask, make sure that
the eye holes are big enough to see not only in front
but peripherally as well. You may have to cut them open
further yourself. If so, use some black or gray
grease paint around the eye socket to cover
skin.
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If you and your
child are going out with a group, make their costume a unique one so you can spot them easily
in a crowded area. Use flashing lights or jewelry to
make them stand out.
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If you have more
than one child, save costumes from year to year to pass down or to exchange with friends.
You can add extra accessories or dress them up a
little to make them different from year to year.
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Every
year, Halloween enthusiasts anxiously await the retail
industry to begin their Halloween season and see who's
first to stock products for the spooky season. Many
stores begin stocking Halloween products as early as
July! |
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