Kid-Safe Halloween Costumes
October 16th, 2008 -- Posted in Events | No Comments »A lot of children plan their Halloween costume weeks even months before the event comes around. While all the creativity is left to the imaginative minds of the little boys and girls, the parents are left to ponder on the less thrilling but more practical and indispensable issues such as the health concerns of these Halloween costumes. Here are a several things that must not be overlooked:
Make-up. Halloween is one of the few occasions where the boys would probably require make-up for their costumes just as much as the women’s costumes and the girls’ costumes. Since applying moderate amounts would most likely go against the whole ‘Halloween feel’ just make sure to use hypo-allergenic make-up or water-based face paint so as not to irritate the skin.
It is also important to check the material or fabric of the discount costumes before purchasing them to make sure the materials would be comfortable to wear, free from choking hazards and would not hurt the skin. Make sure that the costume gives enough protection to the body, catching a cold from trick or treating is a real horror.
Secure properly any portion of the costume that may stick out. Special attention should be placed on these parts since accidents may occur from tripping on them or from the flammable parts catching fire.