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“infant Costumes” How to Ensure Your Baby is Comfy

  • May 19, 2010 5:39 am

Halloween is soon approaching and you need a costume for your baby. It’s not like they can really trick or treat, so the biggest thing for the first year is how cute do they look. It is basically all for show. This can be a fun and exciting for you if you consider a few things first. It is easy to have the cutest costume in town, but will your baby be comfortable in it. How easy will it be for you to care for your baby while wearing her costume?

Tips to Consider When Picking Out Babies Costume
1. Is the fabric flame resistant? Halloween is a time of pumpkins and candles. It is important to have clothe that will not easily ignite. Flame-resistant costumes would be more safe for infants, toddlers and older children.

2. Costumes for babies and infants need to be made so it is easy to put on and take off. Here are some important things to consider when selecting a costume.
Diaper Changing – Infants diapers need to be changed often. Look for costumes that have easy access. Check to see if it opens at the bottom. It isn’t going to be convenient to take the whole costume off to change a diaper. Neckline – Does it have a zipper or buttons. Your baby will be happier if you do not have to pull the costume over their heads when you have to put the costume on and off Movement – Babies and children will want something that they can move easily in. If the costume is constricting, your child will not be happy.

3. Is the costume made for comfort?

Sensitivity – A lot of Halloween costumes are not make from high quality fabric. Make sure the clothe is soft and breaths. Babies and toddlers skin is sensitive and they can overheat quickly, so you will want to pay close attention to the fabric it is made of. Cotton is the best if you can find it. Buttons, Zippers – When buying a costume for your baby, note the position of the buttons, snaps, zippers, Velcro and other accessories. Make sure they are not next to babies skin. 4. Are the accessories something that could harm your child? Check for things that could be a choking hazard. Look to make sure all decoration on the costume is attached securely.

5. Does the costume have trailing parts? Trailing parts can get caught up and cause strangulation in babies and toddlers, so be cautious when chosing childrens costumes.

6. Does it include a mask? A better alternative to mask for infant and babies would be to have their face painted. Childrens skin can be sensitive, so make sure to use hypo-allergenic products.

Halloween only comes once a year. Will you end the night early and dread next year? You and your child will enjoy every minute of it, if you stop to consider these things.

She is the mother of 5 children ranging from 18 yrs. down to 14 months. She is also the author of a variety of articles about family life with children. From babies to teens, she enjoys sharing ideas about what works for her.

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