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Halloween With a Baby or Toddler: Simple, Safe Ideas
A first or second Halloween doesn't need a full costume, a late night or a bag of candy. For a baby or a toddler, the best plan is usually short, comfortable and close to home. Here is what Health Canada's Halloween safety advice means for the youngest children, with two small ways to mark the day.
What makes a costume work for a little one?
Health Canada's first point is fit: long or loose costumes can lead to trips and falls. For a child who is just learning to walk, that matters even more. Choose a costume that stops above the ankles, leaves the hands free and goes over the warm clothes an October evening calls for.
Pick soft, flexible accessories rather than hard or sharp ones. If you will be outside after dark, choose bright colours or add reflective tape so your child is easier to see.
Is a headband enough?
For a baby, a themed accessory can be the whole costume. The Ellie and Coco set shown here has three bows, one of them with a bat print. The brand offers the bows on a stretch nylon headband, which it describes as fitting from the newborn days, or on an alligator clip meant for toddlers with fine hair.
Bows and clips are small items: put them on while you are with your child, and take them off before naps and bedtime. Health Canada's safe sleep tips call for a sleep space free of soft objects and note that babies do not need hats or blankets to sleep. When the clips are not being worn, keep them out of reach.
Masks or face paint?
Health Canada suggests face paint or make-up instead of masks, because a mask that does not fit properly can block vision and make breathing difficult. Do a patch test first: even products labelled hypoallergenic can cause a reaction. For a baby, skipping face paint altogether is a perfectly good choice.
Which treats are suitable?
Health Canada advises against giving small, hard or chewy candies to children under 3, because they present a risk of choking. Inspect every treat before your child eats it, and throw away anything opened, unwrapped, damaged or homemade. Young children should always be supervised by an adult.
With a toddler, you can keep the outing to a few doors, then trade the candy for a sticker, a book or a snack they already eat.
What about a quiet Halloween at home?
A costume photo, a pumpkin and a story can be the whole event. For a cosy evening, the Mini Biscuit blanket shown here glows in the dark. The brand lists it at 60 × 70 inches and suggests it for movie nights and snuggles on the couch.
Halloween Glow-in-the-Dark Blanket
Use it for cuddles while an adult is awake and holding or watching your child, never for sleep. If your baby gets drowsy, move them to their crib, on their back, without the blanket: Health Canada advises never letting a baby sleep on a sofa or armchair and keeping blankets out of the sleep space. To light up the pumpkin, use a flashlight or a battery-powered candle instead of an open flame, check that its battery compartment is child resistant, and keep button batteries away from children.
Frequently asked questions
Does my baby need a costume?
No. A themed accessory, a pair of pyjamas or a photo at home is plenty. If you do choose a costume, check that it fits well and goes over warm clothes.
Can a toddler wear a mask?
Health Canada recommends face paint or make-up instead of masks when possible, because a mask that doesn't fit properly can block vision and make breathing difficult.
What candy can a two-year-old have?
Health Canada advises against small, hard or chewy candies before age 3. Inspect treats first and stay close while your child eats.
Can my baby sleep with the Halloween blanket?
No. Keep the blanket for supervised cuddles: Health Canada recommends removing blankets and other soft objects from a baby's sleep space. Our guide to safe baby sleep explains what does belong there.