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Halloween Costume Safety
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section is for kids and adults. The right costume for you or your child can
make all the difference for a fun Halloween.
Adults seem to go more for horror themed
costumes while kids seem to go for super heroes or the popular
TV cartoon of the day.
Check out Halloween Online's
Make-up and Costume section for ideas.
Letting your child pick out his or her own
costume, within reason, will give them a sense of responsibility and make them feel
good that they could pick out their own costume.
One problem today for little girls,
and boys as well, is that good role models are few and far between. If your
little girl wants to dress up like a certain rehab bound starlet or heiress,
steer them to a more positive role model like a nurse, teacher or President. A
princess or fairy are always good fantasy choices as well. If your little boy
wants to be like the latest drug addicted rap star or athlete, point them
towards something like a fireman, doctor, or military person. They could also go
for the latest cartoon of their choice.
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!
Kids Costume
Tips
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Costumes should be
made of flame retardant material. If they are home made,
make sure and use either a fire retardant spray or fabric that
has been treated with fire retardant.
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Make sure to 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.
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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 your child is 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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Adult Costume
Tips
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Make
sure that your costume fits properly to avoid any accidents like
tripping over a long dress or cape. Make sure that it is comfortable
since you'll probably be wearing it for a few hours.
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If you
plan on doing any trick-or-treating with a group, and yes, some adults
still do go out trick-or-treating, make sure that your group isn't too
big and that you all have some type of reflective or flashing item on
your person so cars can see if.
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If you
are wearing a mask, make sure that it is comfortable, has adequate eye
holes and proper ventilation. If you have to cut the eye holes bigger,
just use matching grease paint around your eyes to fill in where you
have removed mask.
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Women,
if you are wearing something "low cut and sexy", as Elvira would say,
make sure that you can easily get in and out of the costume for bathroom
purposes. Nothing will ruin your fun at a night club or party faster
than not being able to make it to the bathroom in time.
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Picking your costume should be a fun and exciting time for you
and your child. Just take your time, try it on in the store if possible and make
sure that it's something that you really like! |
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