Spooky scenes, groups of children all dressed up, creepy costumes and haunted houses – these Halloween favourites can be overwhelming for a little one. While there’s plenty to be scared of on Halloween night, baby’s first Halloween should be no cause for fear.
Here are five tips for baby’s first Halloween from Disney Baby, to help tone down the fright night festivities, so your little pumpkins can join in the action too!
1. Head out early
If your baby is old enough and you want to go out and trick-or-treat or take in the ghoulish sights, head out early. In our neighbourhood, children are already out trick-or-treating by 6:30pm! It seems early but for the little ones, the earlier the better. If your neighbours have little ones too, suggest organizing a special event for wee ones before the real action begins.
2. Nix the neighbourhood
If you aren’t comfortable taking your little ones trick-or-treating, or it’s too cold to go out, there are often local baby-friendly events you can bring them to instead. If you’re not sure where to start, try a zoo! Many organize Halloween activities specifically for young children.
3. Go low-key
For a more low-key option, host a small Halloween gathering at home with friends and their babies. Or take your baby to visit family. Have everyone get dressed up in fun, friendly costumes, make a few treats like these frozen ‘boo’-nana pops, or set up a creepy craft station.
4. Stick with stories
If the idea of Halloween is still a bit overwhelming, and you want to introduce it to your little one slowly, start with a few Halloween-themed tales, like Pooh says Boo! or Halloween Surprise. Books like these are a simple and easy way to bring the festivities home, ensuring that baby enjoys a Halloween treat, and you enjoy a quiet night in.
5. Choose a comfy costume
Whatever activity you choose, if you decide to include a costume, make sure baby is not only cute but also comfy. This cozy Mickey Mouse ensemble features soft fabrics, as well as snap button closures to make mom’s life easier!
What is your best tip for baby’s first Halloween?
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19 Comments
Take lots of pictures
Actually this is going to be the first time my daughter goes out for Halloween! So I have not experienced it yet but one tip I have is to not over do it. We are going to take our daughter out but not for a long period of time. Just for about half an hour or a few houses depending on weather
we just took our little one to a few family houses and got alot of pics.
Take lots of pictures and keep it simple so they don’t get too tired or overwhelmed.
Take them to visit family and close friends. Don’t forget some cute pictures.
Don’t plan too much!
Make sure the baby is kept warm!
Made the costume a comfortable one , skip the treat or treat door to door and just see family and friends ! Have fun 🙂
Go out early & visit family & friends!
Dress baby up and visit friends and family.
dress warmly, and bring an umbrella! i had my daughter in a SNUGLY carrier forward facing for her first halloween – lots of houses had steps and walkways which are awkward for strollers
My best tip is to only go to a few houses and get a costume that is nice and cozy.
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Dont do to much ..:)
I don’t do halloween.
Just take them to a couple of houses.
Dress them warmly
Dress warm and don’t plan to run around to everyone elses houses.
These are great tips. When my son was little we would go to our local mall all the stores handed out candy.