Halloween is a great time of year for kids, but it can be even more fun if you’re a new parent. Even if your baby isn’t old enough to enjoy the festivities just yet, there are plenty of ways you can get involved and have fun with them. Whether it’s carving pumpkins together or dressing up their crib as a pumpkin patch, these tips have everything you need to make Halloween 2018 your kid’s new favourite holiday!
Cute costume
Halloween is a great time of year for kids, but it can be even more fun if you’re a new parent. Even if your baby isn’t old enough to enjoy the festivities just yet, there are plenty of ways you can get involved and have fun with them. Whether it’s carving pumpkins together or dressing up their crib as a pumpkin patch, these tips have everything you need to make Halloween 2018 your kid’s new favourite holiday!
Adorable decor
Halloween is a great time of year for kids, but it can be even more fun if you’re a new parent. Even if your baby isn’t old enough to enjoy the festivities just yet, there are plenty of ways you can get involved and have fun with them. Whether it’s carving pumpkins together or dressing up their crib as a pumpkin patch, these tips have everything you need to make Halloween 2018 your kid’s new favourite holiday!
Party favors
Halloween is a great time of year for kids, but it can be even more fun if you’re a new parent. Even if your baby isn’t old enough to enjoy the festivities just yet, there are plenty of ways you can get involved and have fun with them. Whether it’s carving pumpkins together or dressing up their crib as a pumpkin patch, these tips have everything you need to make Halloween 2018 your kid’s new favourite holiday!
Carve a pumpkin with your child
Carving a pumpkin is a great activity for children who have just learned how to use a knife. Just make sure you choose an appropriately sized pumpkin for your child’s age and ability level, and supervise him/her throughout the process. You can find kits with all the tools you need at any local craft store; they’ll contain everything from carving knives, to brushes, to stencils. There are also many videos online that provide step-by-step instructions on how to carve a pumpkin (just search “carve a pumpkin” on YouTube). If your child has his or her own favorite stencils or tools and wants to use them instead of those found in the kit – go ahead! The most important thing is that everyone has fun while learning how pumpkins grow underground as well as above ground during Halloween season.”
What should I do for my baby’s first Halloween?
Parents say: Halloween festivities perfect for babies
- Throw a party at home.
- Spread some Halloween cheer.
- Go to a zoo party.
- Look for local children’s festivals.
- Visit friends or relatives.
- Pass out candy.
- Make a Halloween keepsake.
- Dress up during the day.
How do 1 year olds celebrate Halloween?
A one year old baby’s first Halloween is a big milestone. Instead of going trick or treating, why not host a baby Halloween party? You could serve up some pumpkin baby food as a Halloween treat and play kid-friendly Halloween music. You can also create a Halloween sensory bin for babies to play. Put leaves, mini pumpkins, and rice (perhaps colored orange with food dye) into a plastic bin, but be careful–make sure your baby can’t eat any of it!
If you want your baby to get in the holiday spirit, then throw a Halloween party. Serve up some pumpkin-flavoured baby food as a special treat and play kid-friendly Halloween music. You can also create a Halloween sensory bin for babies to play in; just put leaves, mini pumpkins, and rice (perhaps colored orange with food dye) into a plastic bin and let them explore it with their hands.
Encourage candy collecting
- Let your baby pick out the candy.
- Let your baby eat the candy.
- Let your baby collect the candy.
- Let your baby play with the candy, not just stuff it in their mouth and then cry for more because they can’t get it back out. I’m looking at you, my son who’s now seven months old and still doesn’t grasp cause-and-effect relationships between gross things like eating dirt and trying to swallow something that won’t fit through his mouth holes! (Note to self: buy more diapers.)
- Put any leftover candies in a bowl or basket that’s easy for your older child(ren) to reach so they can help themselves whenever they want without having to ask someone else first or make another trip outside through dark streets full of evil creatures bent on stealing souls from unsuspecting trick-or-treaters upon encountering any sign of weakness—including hunger pangs!
Have fun and enjoy your baby’s first Halloween!
- Have fun!
- Enjoy the day with your baby.
- Make sure to have a costume ready for your little one, whether they’re into dressing up as a pumpkin, a ghost or even an adorable witch.
- You may want to also consider having some snacks on hand (like milk), in case your child gets hungry during trick-or-treating.
- Don’t forget to have some candy ready for your sweet tooth baby too! Remember that candy is not meant for babies under the age of 3; if you are giving them sweets, it’s best that they eat one piece at a time and make sure to only give them items that don’t contain nuts or chocolate due to potential allergies/sensitivities. Obviously this isn’t an exhaustive list of what you should have prepared—but these are some basic things we recommend having around when celebrating this special holiday with your little one!
Conclusion
And there you have it! These are our favorite tips and ideas to make your baby’s first Halloween a fun and memorable one. We hope that you’ve enjoyed reading through our post and that it has given you some great ideas on how to celebrate this special occasion with your little one.