{"id":5432,"date":"2014-10-29T09:40:20","date_gmt":"2014-10-29T13:40:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mayahoodblog.com\/?p=5432"},"modified":"2014-10-29T07:35:30","modified_gmt":"2014-10-29T11:35:30","slug":"celebrate-halloween-with-a-newborn-and-little-ones-disneybabyca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mayahoodblog.com\/celebrate-halloween-with-a-newborn-and-little-ones-disneybabyca\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get the Most Out of Halloween With Your Little Ones & A Giveaway {Canada}"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Last year was our first year trick-or-treating with our sons.\u00a0 If it weren’t for my nieces and nephews who joined us, we probably wouldn’t have gone since our oldest son was only three at the time. That’s not to say we didn’t celebrate halloween in previous years though.\u00a0 The first year we went out, my son was only a month old. We got him dressed up as a pumpkin and had our family come over to see him. We ventured out to join the other monsters and princesses without going\u00a0door to door to collect candy (much to my husband’s dismay).<\/div>\n
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So while we didn’t do the traditional door-to-door trick or treating until recently, we still had fun celebrating. So if you have little ones, here are some tips from me and Disney Baby on how to make the best of Halloween.<\/div>\n
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1)\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Be an early bird<\/span><\/div>\n
If your baby is old enough and you want to go out and trick-or-treat or take in the ghoulish sights, don\u2019t be afraid to head out early. This year, we’re getting together with two other families in our neighborhood who have kids the same ages as ours. We’ll take some (super cute) pictures, enjoy\u00a0an early pizza dinner (4:30 PM) and head out trick-or-treating before\u00a0my family, nieces and nephews join us for a late dinner and more trick-or-treating.<\/div>\n
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2)\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Nix the neighbourhood<\/span><\/div>\n
If you are not comfortable taking your little ones trick-or-treating, there are often local baby-friendly events you can bring them to instead.\u00a0Last year, I took my boys, all dressed up, to the zoo. A few years before that, I took my son \u00a0dressed up to a pumpkin farm.<\/div>\n
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3)\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Revel with your relatives<\/strong><\/p>\n

For a more low-key option, have a little party at home or take your baby to visit the family! Have everyone get dressed up in fun, friendly costumes, make a few treats like these frozen \u2018boo\u2019-nana pops<\/strong><\/a>, or set up a creepy craft station<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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4)\u00a0<\/strong>Stick with stories<\/strong><\/p>\n

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!<\/strong><\/a>or Halloween Surprise<\/strong><\/a>. 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.<\/p>\n

5)\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Choose a comfy costume<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/strong><\/a> ensemble features soft fabrics, as well as snap button closures to make mom\u2019s life easier!<\/p>\n

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Frozen costumes are going to be HUGE this year!<\/p><\/div>\n

Do you have any tips on how to enjoy Halloween with little ones and to make it a memorable night for all?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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