A baby’s first Halloween is a very exciting occasion. What fun to dress up your baby in an adorable costume and take pictures and go show off to the neighbors how cute the costume is. When getting your baby’s first Halloween costume, many parents may worry about dressing up their child for too long because it may be uncomfortable for the baby. Here are some things to consider to keep your baby comfortable and safe in their first Halloween costume.
First of all, you should make sure the design of the costume is appropriate. Babies might not like to have something uncomfortable on their heads of bodies for too long. For example, a dragon costume with a long tail probably looks darn cute, but is it really all that comfortable for your baby? Make sure whatever costume you choose does not have pieces that will drag your baby down or head pieces that will fall over their faces.
Another thing you should always check is the material that the costume is made out of. Halloween costumes are sometimes made in other countries and can be constructed from cheap materials that may be itchy or uncomfortable. Also be sure to check that your child does not have any allergic reactions to the materials. You might think that it would be sufficient to put on a onesie underneath the costume to make it more comfortable, but that may not be enough. Your babies arms and legs may still be exposed to the uncomfortable material.
One thing you probably are aware of is price. Halloween costumes are a one time deal, especially for a baby. If you have the money to spare and want to spend $50 and up for your baby’s first Halloween costume, then by all means, go ahead and do so. If you do not have that kind of money to spare, you could always make your own costume. That way you can also pick out a good material to use that will not irritate your baby’s skin. You could ask around to your friends to borrow a costume that their baby wore the year before. There is no shame in a hand me down, in fact, it is eco-friendly to recycle!
One important thing to be aware of is not to put any face makeup on your baby or a mask. They have extremely delicate skin, so you need to be very careful as to what goes near their faces. You should also make sure the costume is warm enough if you are going to be outside in chilly weather. If you are going out in the evening, be aware that it can get cold pretty fast in the evening once the sun starts to set.
Remember to have fun this Halloween and do not worry too much about choosing your baby’s first Halloween costume. Your baby certainly will not mind whatever you choose!
