Costume Safety Tips for Kids Best in Show or Halloween Hazard?
Test makeup first. Halloween is a great time to have fun with face paint, and makeup is a good alternative to masks, which can obscure a child’s vision. However, a lot of costume makeup isn’t approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Before letting your child cover their face in makeup from the Halloween store, test their skin for allergic reactions by putting just a little bit on the back of their hand first. Practice prop safety.
For many kids, picking out a costume is the best part of Halloween. Will they be a spooky witch, a wildcat, or their favorite superhero? There are so many options! But in all the fun, it can be easy for parents to overlook certain risks that Halloween costumes can pose. Here are important safety tips to remember when choosing the best Halloween costume. Look for fire-resistant costumes. Candles inside jack-o’-lanterns and other open flames are everywhere on Halloween night, so make sure your
What’s a Jedi Knight without her lightsaber or a wizard without his magic wand? The right accessories can really bring a costume together, but it’s important that props — especially weapon props, like swords, knives, or guns — are not mistaken for the real thing. Choose props that are obviously fake, with round edges made from soft, flexible material. And if your child wants to wear their Halloween costume to school or some other event, check the rules on props beforehand to avoid any trouble. Halloween is a night for ghosts and goblins to come out to play, and with these tips, your kids can safely dress up and join in the fun.
child’s costume isn’t a fire hazard. Most store- bought costumes are made from fire-resistant materials, but you should still check the labels on all costumes, wigs, and accessories. The same goes when you’re buying fabric for homemade costumes. And remember, fire- resistant is not the same as fireproof. While fire-resistant material takes longer to burn and can be put out quickly, it can still catch fire and cause serious injuries. Remind your child to use caution around open flames and avoid costumes with flimsy, hanging components, like flowing sleeves, long skirts, and capes.
Halloween Candy for a Good Cause
Help Us Support Heroes in Action
in costume. Last year, our patients helped us collect 126 pounds of candy! This year, our goal is to reach 150 pounds! What do we do with all that candy, anyway? No, Dr. Stuckey doesn’t stash it in his pantry, and we don’t throw it away, either. All the candy donated by our patients goes to Heroes in Action, an amazing local organization that sends care packages to deployed U.S. troops overseas. Founded by Dawn Heisler, Heroes in Action is a military support outreach program that exists to help servicemen and servicewomen from every walk of life know their sacrifices are appreciated and that someone back home cares about them. Heroes in Action also goes the extra mile, working with veterans and lending a hand to military families when their loved ones are fighting for freedom overseas. Since 2004, Heroes in Action has served those who need a little extra support in difficult times.
Donating Halloween candy isn’t the only way you can support Heroes in Action. When we send out all that Halloween candy, we also donate a bunch of toothbrushes, toothpaste, and other supplies. Many people write letters to deployed troops, volunteer to put together care packages, or donate money to help support the organization in every area. Heroes in Action accepts heartfelt donations all year long, so visit HeroesInAction.org to learn how you can support this wonderful cause. Thank you again to all our patients who help us give back to Heroes in Action. We look forward to seeing everyone during our candy buyback this year!
It’s time for Briarfield Dental’s fourth annual candy buyback, and we couldn’t be more excited. Trick-or-treaters can trade in their leftover Halloween candy for $1 a pound (up to 5 pounds) and get raffle tickets for great prizes! Kids earn extra raffle tickets just for showing up
Thursday, Nov. 1, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 2, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 5, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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