Our Smart Baby

Part 2: One more day until Halloween!

Halloween is tomorrow. Are you prepared? Here are some guidelines for dressing your children in Halloween Costumes:

Costumes:

• Only Fire Resistant Material should be used for costumes


• Costumes should not be long due to tripping hazards. Falls are the number one cause of unintentional injuries on Halloween.


• If children are out after dark, try to dress them in clothing besides black. Use reflective tape on costumes to help motorist see them.

Masks and Facial Dress up:

• Masks can obstruct children’s vision. A good way to avoid this is face painting. This can be more fun and creative as well.


• If masks are worn, make sure they have large openings in the eyes, mouth and nose.


• Some masks can cause face irritations as well as makeup.


• Make sure when buying makeup they are approved and laboratory tested. They should be labeled: U.S approved Color Additives.

Accessories:

• Do not allow children to carry sharp objects. Make sure they are flexible and made of material such as cardboard.


• Like clothing, bags or buckets should be light colored and lined with reflective tape.


• Using Flashlights will help children see as well as be seen.

By: Natasha Browning