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Getting ready for a spook-tacular day!
Halloween is just around the corner and your preschooler probably has his costume within arm's reach at all times. And the parents of preschoolers love that their 3 and 4 year-olds get to experience all the fun of the holiday, yet with Mom and Dad still in tow.
Although it may seem as if you have a grasp on your little one this year, be sure to take the proper precautions to ensure that your preschooler is safe.
- Make sure the costume your child has chosen is appropriate. Features to look for include breathable and fire proof materials, a costume that is easy to move around in, and one that has eye holes large enough for your child to see through.
- While carving a jack-o-lantern, be sure to keep all knives and sharp carving tools out of reach of your preschooler. In order to get her involved, let her draw a face on the pumpkin or provide a sensory experience by playing with the pumpkin goop.
- Put limits on how much Halloween candy your preschooler can have. Make sure your child has had a healthy lunch, snack or dinner so that he is not as likely to gobble down all the candy. When you arrive home, put the candy away and allow your child to have a few pieces each day. Limiting your preschooler's sugar intake is good for the teeth and the body!
- Ensure that your preschooler has good walking shoes when it's time to go trick-or-treating. All the door-to-door visits will require that your child has on a sturdy and comfortable pair of shoes that won't leave her trailing behind her friends.
- Remember to keep any candles or open flames away from kids, no matter what age. Halloween is a great time to show off jack-o-lanters, but over-excited kids can accidentally bump into them, causing a fire.
- Be sure to keep an eye on your preschooler at all times, as Halloween can get hectic with the dozens of children in clever disguises. It only takes a second for something to happen, so discuss rules before leaving the house. If your preschooler wants a bit of freedom, stand at the end of the driveway as you watch him ring the doorbell of each house.
- Finally, remember to treat your trick-or-treating experience as any family activity. If possible, bring a stroller equipped with a snack, bottles of water and extra clothes. Chicago weather usually brings rain and cold to Halloween, so prepare for your child being wet and chilly. Having this gear on-hand keeps you from having to detour to your home - and setting back out again.
Happy Halloween!!!
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