The Spooky Times

Celebrating Halloween with toddlers brings a certain element of innocence to the mix. With a toddler, it may not be possible to go out and party like you normally would, and trick or treating can get tiresome for your toddler very quickly. Safety is always an issue with toddlers as they are very naive and can be scared very easily. Here are some top tips to keep your toddler safe and still enjoy the holiday.

* Avoid scary costumes. Children, especially toddlers, are prone to night frights. It is also very difficult, if not impossible, for toddlers to separate reality from the “monsters” that they may see walking around. If you plan to dress up, make sure your child knows that it is you behind the costume and keep the costume simple; for example, go easy on the make-up.

* Trick or treating may not be the best idea with a toddler. If you do decide to take your toddler trick or treating, keep the trip short and visit just a few houses on your block. If your friends and family live close by, it is a good idea to visit those houses as your toddler will be more at ease with them than a stranger’s house. Any more than that and your toddler may not only lose interest, the costumes may also cause your toddler to panic.

* Hold a party at your house. This is a great way to enjoy the holiday and still keep it relatively simple for your toddler. Holding a party at your house as opposed to going to someone else’s party means that you can set the terms for your party and keep it toddler friendly. Invite other people who you know have toddlers to enjoy a mellow, yet festive Halloween party.

* Candy is a big issue when it comes to protecting your toddlers. Toddlers are not aware that some candies may be too hard for them to chew and pose a potential choking hazard. Keeping your child away from the candy bowl, however, can prove to be a bit of a challenge. Make sure the candy bowl is out of reach and that older children and adults know not to give your child any candy without approval from you. It is always best to be near your child just in case.

Halloween can be fun for toddlers but safety must play an important role. Toddlers are usually not able to separate reality from the costumes that may be around, causing your child to panic. Trick or treating is not usually a long event with toddlers, if you do choose to take them out. Visiting the houses of friends and family will help to keep your toddler at ease while still enjoying the trick or treating.

Holding a party at your house is a great way to keep your toddler safe, yet enjoy the holiday. Always make sure that your child is not able to reach the candy bowl should they grab a hard piece of candy that may pose a choking hazard. By following these tips, you are not only protecting your toddler, but making sure they are able to join in on the Halloween fun as well.

Snow White. Cinderella. Sleeping Beauty. All three of those princess stories captivated our imaginations and they remain in our hearts and memories no matter how much older we’ve grown. There’s just something about the goodness and the beauty inside a princess that enchants us all.

Now with a baby princess costume , you’ll see that wonder and magic come back to life on the night of Halloween celebrations. You can find them in all colors and in many designs but just a warning – it’s going to be hard to choose a favorite!

Starting out, take a look at the precious Snow White Infant costume that babies up to eighteen months can easily wear. This little dress has a gold skirt with a satin underlay. The top of the skirt has little sparkles that make the dress shimmer with enchantment.

The waist connecting the skirt of the costume to the top is a ring of little red flowers with the same flowers repeating at the shirt top of the costume. The shirt of the dress is a dark blue satin with a middle piece that’s a lighter blue with patterns.

In the middle of the shirt is a cameo of Snow White. The little puffed sleeves look just like the dress designed for the movie – red with light blue satin ribbons running vertically along the sleeves. The stand up white color will make your baby look exactly like the cute princess she is.

Dressing for Halloween really is a bit like entering a world where dreams seem to almost be real and a very realistic looking dress for a baby princess costume is the Cinderella Infant dress.

This fairytale outfit is a lovely pale blue with lots of sparkle. Attached at the waist are pretty pink rosebuds. A Cinderella cameo adorns the top of the dress. This is also a great dress if you’re looking to create any kind of Halloween theme party with princesses or magic as your theme.

And of course, no princess costume selection would be complete without mentioning the princess of the Sultan of Agrabah, Jasmine. The magic of the princess is accurately captured in the By Disguise Inc. Infant Girl Little Princess Jasmine Disney TM Costume.

This delightfully purple costume sparkles and includes the gold belt, gold decoration at the top of the costume as well as the Jasmine cameo. To finish off the costume, add a pair of purple slippers and she’ll be quite the princess indeed!

Choosing a baby princess costume from among all the delightful ones that are available will be a tough choice, but whichever one you pick, your little princess will look like she stepped straight out of a magic castle when she wears it.

Like clockwork, summer faded into fall and the time to head out trick or treating is now upon us. In the midst of all of the preparation, there’s one task that should always be taken care of quickly – and that’s grabbing the costumes you want before all of the good ones are gone.

Especially when it comes to costumes for babies. Babies are such a pint-sized treasure, and now your little one can steal hearts when he or she is wearing the baby pirate costume.

There’s no time like now to set sail for the best costumes available, so your wee captain or ship’s mate can rake in the treats – and that’s no trick! There are several pirate outfits you can choose from, and it will be easy to find one that will fit your baby.

For pirate costumes, the Baby Boy Infant Halloween Costume fits up to a 12-month-old baby. This one comes with a black and white shirt worthy of any pirate, plus it’s plenty roomy. It also has the red pirate pants and a matching sash. Sit him beside a treasure chest when he’s wearing this Halloween costume and you’ll have a great photo opportunity.

There’s also a baby pirate costume that’s cute and comfortable. The Paper Magic Group Little Pirate Prince costume is a replica of the old fashioned gear worn by those who plundered the high seas. You get a headscarf, striped pants and vest.

Next in the adventurous costume line up is the Infant Puny Pirate Costume. This bodysuit has easy diaper change access with the snap enclosures in the red and black striped pants. The black top with white ruffled front piece gives quite the roguish air. The belt, headpiece and booties complete this ensemble.

For the little princess to dress like a pirate in a baby pirate costume, there’s the Too Cute To Spook Pirate Princess Costume and it’s a picture in Halloween sweetness with just the right touch of adventure she’ll love. This little outfit is created in such a way that it looks like the costume is layer upon layer of clothing, when in reality, it’s all one very comfortable piece.

The dress features a black and white striped skirt with the jagged edge trim fit for any pirate ship. The little pirate jacket that’s red, open in the front and comes with a black belt adds real flair to the costume. Rounding out the outfit is the black pirate hat with the skull emblem.

Finally in the baby pirate costume arena is the Baby Captain Hook Pirate Costume that babies up to six months of age can wear. This little bunting outfit is red, with a white front making it look like a shirt. The little black faux belt polishes off the outfit and once it’s on, your little one is ready for the big night!