Toddler Tip of the Day

Talk with your children about eating candy before they get home.  You should inspect the candy before they eat it. If you are not going out trick or treating with your child, buy them some of their favorite candy to eat along the way.
From: TheFamilyCorner.com

Statistically, Halloween is the most dangerous day of the year for children to walk. In fact, kids are four times as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than on any other night of the year.
From: iVillage.com

Feed your kids a healthy meal prior to going trick or treat. Your children will be happier, and it will help reduce the temptation of kids wanting to devour candy from the first trick or treat stop.
From: About.com: Child Care

Instead of carving pumpkins, consider decorating with markers and paint. Also consider battery-powered lights for the pumpkin instead of candles.
From: pediatricsNow.com

Make sure your little goblin is visible after dark. Fix reflective striping to his costume or treat bag, or make sure he’s carrying a flashlight or illuminated light stick.

When picking a halloween costume consider comfort. A toddler will become cranky if they are not comfortable while sporting their costume.
From: eHow.com

Insist that your child goes to the bathroom BEFORE leaving the house to trick or treat. And, be considerate of your child’s bathroom needs by not choosing a costume that is difficult to get on and off in time to avoid last-minute bathroom needs.
From: About.com: Child Care

When kids are learning to speak don’t correct them constantly - if they say “us are doing something”, that’s okay, if they say “me” in lieu of “I”, that’s also okay.
From: Families.com

By 12 months, many pediatricians recommend no more night nursings, because you risk cavities.
From: YourParentingsSolutions.com

Place a blanket in the snuggly seat or bassinet that is color coordinated with what the baby is wearing. Fill the frame so there’s nothing else in the background. The entire image should be just the baby and the item in which he’s placed.
From: TakeGreatPictures.com