114 HAWAII PARENT September/October 2025 Before they start picking their own costumes, dress your baby in whatever adorable outfit you choose, and don’t forget to take photos. These are the memories you’ll treasure (and maybe lovingly embarrass them with later). Halloween with a Baby Before your child is old enough to walk and talk, Halloween is really for you. The stroller becomes a rocket ship for the littlest astronaut and you a green marshan. Or a bumblebee strapped to your chest, while you’re a beekeeper. Enjoy this time to be silly and have fun. Although they might not remember it, you definitely will! And be sure to take plenty of pictures, they’ll want to see themselves dressed in your cutesy costume of choice in a few years. Toddlers and Preschoolers (2-5) For toddlers and preschoolers, the world is made of wonder. They’ll love the chance to dress as their favorite animal, character, or even food! Although they are still a little young to do any of the big kid Halloween activities, there are still a ton of activities kids this age love. The focus should be on the activities and festivities rather than the candy. Let the month of October be a slow build-up to Halloween, rather than a single-day celebration. Kids love crafts, and there may be no better time than Halloween to let this passion go crazy. Although young children are too young to carve their own jack-olantern, that doesn’t mean they don’t enjoy making a pumpkin guts mess! Carve a pumpkin together and let them put their input. Although you may be doing most of the work, they are sure to feel a sense of pride in “their” pumpkin. Get crafty making paper ghosts or painting. An alternative to pumpkin carving could be letting them paint one. Baking is also a great activity with a reward. The only thing kids love more than cupcakes is getting to put candy eyeballs and worms on cupcakes. Don’t forget to check out the events in your area. Their schools or one nearby may be holding a Halloween-inspired fair that is perfect for their age group. Whether or not your child is old enough to go trick or treating is up to you, but door-to-door events in malls or schools may be a great alternative. “Whether or not your child is old enough to go trick or treating is up to you, but door-to-door events in malls or schools may be a great alternative.”
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