Infant Halloween Activities
The definition of an infant is a baby under 1 1/2 years old. The events that infants can participate in are limited, especially when it comes to holidays such as Halloween. At this age, babies cannot clearly speak and have limited mobility, however, there are plenty of ways that you can stimulate your infant and participate in Halloween activities. Does this Spark an idea?
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Costume
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Although infants cannot participate in trick-or-treating activities, that does not mean they cannot be a part of the costume fun. Many baby boutiques and Halloween costume stores sell costumes made especially for infants, allowing you to dress your child up in any assortment of animal characters or a favorite TV character. Babies respond to visuals, so sporting friendly Halloween outfits will stimulate your child's imagination, encouraging him to have a very positive reaction to Halloween.
Crafts
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Perform infant-friendly activities and crafts, such as footprint ghosts, with your baby. Pour a variety of lightly colored craft paints onto a paper plate. Place her feet on the paint and then press her feet onto black construction paper. The toes are the bottom of the ghost. You can also put her hands in the paint and create a bat by pressing one hand onto a piece of paper, turning the paper around and creating an identical handprint on the other side with the other hand. Dot the ghost's eyes with white paint. You can display her craftwork as decorations around the home for Halloween. Be sure to thoroughly wash off the paint when finished and do not let the child consume any of it.
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Events
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There are plenty of Halloween activities or parades to take your infant to. Check your local community and daycare centers or library for information on events for children. Avoid taking children to scary gatherings, such as haunted houses. Exposing your infant to friendly Halloween costumes will stimulate him visually, and being around members of the community will help him to feel comfortable in public situations.
Read
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According to KidsHealth.org, reading aloud to your infant is said to help them develop communication skills, introduces them to concepts such as stories and provides them with information about the world around them. Halloween tales will help engage your child and teach them about the holiday. Your baby may not understand everything you are saying, but the act of reading will engage her and enable her to eventually learn more about the occasion.
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