Toddlers and Halloween Trick or Treat: Scary or Fun?
If you opted to stay home for the holidays instead of going on those fabulous Mediterranean cruises, you probably have some plans to go trick or treating with your little ones during Halloween. Trick or treat is traditionally a house to house affair, whether the home owner’s are strangers or friends. There are some risks involved with exposing your toddler to the Halloween tradition too early, but you cannot simply let them miiss all the fun!
The Halloween Party Option
Besides trick or treat, there is the option to take your young one to a halloween party instead. This way, she will only need to “trick or treat” in one house, while she’s still getting used to seeing her siblings and their friends in scarier attires (if she even recognizes them). Whether you are attending a halloween party with your family or out in the streets braving the scary homes, there are a few things you should consider.
What costume should she wear?
These toddlers still don’t grasp the concept enough to decide what costume they want. You will have to choose for her. A cost effective way of going about this costume buying thing is to borrow one from a friend whose toddler has outgrown a halloween costume. When you have an idea what she’s gong to wear, you can buy matching accessories like umbrellas that are in the same color (for her and for you), just in case it rains.
Costume Idea: If she’s a fan of Blue’s Clues, you can make her look like “Blue” for the night, while your husband will dress as Steve. Looking at her reaction in front of the mirror should tell you that she recognizes the costume already and thus graps the concept of Halloween costumes faster.
Don’t make her wear masks
Masks can be very scary, particularly when your face is still too small for proper fittin. These masks may also slip and cover her eyes completely. Face painting is the rage among kids nowadays and will be much more comfortable for your young one.
Consider their shyness and don’t pressure them into saying “trick or treat”
Toddlers have barely learned how to talk and hearing how others say “trick or treat” could make them shy away from saying it. Just teach her to smile when given candy.