Trick-or-treating is an age-old tradition, but for parents whose kids can't just eat whatever they get their hands on, it can be a completely stressful endeavor for Mom and Dad — and it may be confusing and not much fun for the kids.
What am I talking about? Food allergies, celiac disease, diabetes, food intolerances and other special diets. If your child is affected by any of these, you know the struggle of feeding your child things that you didn't buy or make yourself. If your kid gets exposed to something she shouldn't be eating, the risks can vary, but they can be pretty devastating — it can affect behavior, cause discomfort, result in serious illness, and sometimes even cause death.
Teal pumpkins hold safe treats for kids on Halloween
Slap bracelets
You can pick up a giant 72-pack of slap bracelets, courtesy of Amazon Prime, for just around 10 bucks. These guys are a fun blast from the past that kids definitely love today too!
Amazon, $10.95
Glow bracelets
Who doesn't love glow bracelets? And as an added bonus, trick-or-treaters can enjoy using them right away to light up their path as they go from house to house.
Amazon, 100-pack for $9.95
Sticky hands
Personally, I think these things are the devil's handiwork, but hey, kids love 'em. You can get your sticky fingers on 72 of them for under 7 bucks, so it totally works for a non-food Halloween treat.
Amazon, $6.95
Pumpkin Stickers
Create your own spooky or silly Jack-o-Lantern with these DIY pumpkin sticker kids. And the best part? There's no carving required.
Amazon, $3.95 for a 12-pack
Emoji keychains
If you're feeling especially generous, consider sprinkling in some beloved emoji keychains in your teal bucket. Kids go crazy for blinging out their backpacks with cool keychains.
Amazon, pack of 36 for $15.95
Consider painting a pumpkin teal this Halloween and stocking up on non-food items to hand out. You don't have to completely avoid food treats — just have some of both (in separate bowls or buckets) to allow kids to choose. You will be a real hero on that spooky night.
