Safety in children's costumes

Although you can not see affiliated tips or small parts, children's costumes can also pose a risk for the little ones, so when buying them it is convenient to take into account safety in children's costumes.

The OCU (Organization of Consumers and Users) warns that 90 percent (no less) of the costumes sold for children present safety problems. After a study of 29 costumes and accessories for carnival such as wigs, makeup and masks detected significant risks such as toxic plastics or the presence of lead.

We tend to believe that the lack of security is related to the price or the place where we buy the costume, however a high price or a prestigious store are a guarantee of nothing, since the costumes analyzed were acquired in various establishments from toy stores, costume stores, large areas and bazaars to online stores.

It is nothing reassuring for parents that almost all children's costumes sold are insecure. Of course, there is a serious lack of control in safety standards.

As a tip, the OCU recommends immediately removing the plastic bags in which costumes and masks are wrapped, preventing makeup from coming into contact with the eyes and staying away from heat sources due to the risk of flammability.

In any case, it is advisable to avoid masks and masks without ventilation, as well as hoods with laces in the neck area and accessories with ties or feathers, especially in young children.

And finally, I allow myself personal advice: it is true that the lack of time and the cost of some costumes does not justify it, but it is more beautiful and safe than make the costumes yourself at home and with the help of your children.