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.

It isn’t just the guys who get to dress up as superheroes. The girls can also get in on the act. There are some great superhero Halloween costumes that women can choose and one perfect example is Wonder Woman. She not only has skills, she also looks fabulous using them.

Who Is Wonder Woman?

The character of Wonder Woman was created by William Moulton Marston and she made her first appearance in 1941 in a DC Comics publication.

She is Princess Diana of Themyscira, a Princess of The Amazon and has several superhuman powers. These include immense strength, speed and excellent fighting capabilities. Her weapons include her lasso of truth, her indestructible bracelets, her tiara, which is used as a missile and her invisible airplane. Wonder Woman is seen as the most popular female superheroes and her costume is definitely a fun choice.

The Wonder Woman Costume

The Wonder Woman costume is suitable for little girls, tweens and adults and you will find a costume that has been appropriately designed to be suitable for any of these age groups. Even though these outfits may vary a little, there are still certain elements that all of these costumes have in common.

The Bodysuit or Mini Dress Option

The main part of this outfit is the bodysuit. You can choose to either purchase this design as a leotard or as a mini dress version. Both comprise of a top that is made from red fabric and features the gold emblem of Wonder Woman in the centre of the design. The lower half of the costume is in bright blue and is decorated in little gold stars. To finish off this part of the costume, there is a gold belt in the centre known as Wonder Woman’s belt of strength.

Wonder Woman Adult Plus

The Accessories

Wonder Woman’s costume has some wonderful accessories which are important to the overall look and style. The following elements are the items that the character uses as defence weapons. She has her two bullet deflecting bracelets which are silver, her gold lasso of truth and her gold tiara. The tiara has a red star insignia in the centre.

There are plenty of superheroes who have a cape and Wonder Woman belongs in this camp. Her cape is bright red and is attached by a simple tie.

The final element of this costume is the boots that Wonder Woman wears. These are bright red with white strips and are made as boot tops so you can easily attach them to your own boots.

Do You Need Wonder Woman Hair?

It isn’t completely necessary to have the long luscious locks that the character is known for but if you want to look like the real deal, it is really easy to find a cheap dark brown wig if you take a look online.

The Wonder Woman costume is a great choice for any Halloween party or event. This costume is suitable for girls and women of all ages.

If you are a couple and want to go to a Halloween party as a double act then a great idea that you could consider is to go dressed up as The Incredibles. In fact you could make this a family affair and get the kids to join in with the fun. You would certainly surprise your neighbours when you go off trick or treating.

The Incredibles is an animated film that was released in 2004. It is about a family of superheroes who live in a normal world but are forced to hide their superpowers due to the negative press that people like them have received.

The costumes for men, women and children all have the same basic design. They are available in all sizes so no one has to miss out. Each outfit consists of 3 main parts which are the bodysuit, the eye mask and the belt.

The Bodysuit

The jumpsuit has been made so that it features all the elements of this superhero costume. This means that you do not have to worry about attaching different bits and pieces in order to get the look right. The suit is bright orange with detailed work in black fabric. This includes the black cuffs on the sleeves and the black material that covers the calves. This is used to replicate the look of the knee high boots that the characters wear as well as the long sleeved gloves that they also have. One way to complete the look is to add your own pair of black gloves but it is not necessary.

The bodysuit also has the insignia of The Incredibles, which sits in the centre of the costume.

Mr. Incredible Muscle Adult Costume

The inclusion of the belt for this costume may differ from seller to seller. Some costumes have been made so that the belt is separate, while others have used fabric and have simply incorporated it into the jumpsuit so that it is already part of the costume.

The Eye Mask

Every superhero needs a way to be able to hide their identity and the Incredibles use a black eye mask. This is a simple design that is easy to put on. You will find that it is attached to an elastic band that needs to be pulled over the head or it has a tie on each end that you can do up at the back.

Mr Incredibles Extra Feature

All the costumes are similar in design but the Mr Incredible outfit has extra special padding in certain areas. In order to show the muscles that this character possesses, you will see that the upper arms, the thighs and the chest area have all been enhanced with padding.

If you are trying to decide on a superhero fancy dress outfit this Halloween then the Incredibles Halloween costume would be the ideal choice, suitable for individuals, couples and for the whole family.