Halloween and Left-handers Considerations

Halloween Considerations for Left-Handers

Ah, the joy of Halloween, but also the considerations that we all need to take. For left-handers in a right-handed world, those considerations are important. We want our kids and ourselves to have a safe and happy Halloween so there a few things to keep in mind.

Left-Handed Kids, Halloween and School

For most of us, our kids will be enjoying a day at school that includes costumes, treats and a party atmosphere for at least some part of the day. The rest of the day still involves some school work. And recess time as well. That's when we, as parents of left-handed kids at Halloween need to be aware of issues.

Kids costumes are most likely not created with left-handed kids in mind. Ergo, we need to be on the lookout for problems that might occur for your lefty child.

• Watch for costume parts that inhabit a child's left side. Not just the left arm, needed for eating and writing, but also the left leg, needed for kicking a ball at recess. 
• Pick costumes that don't have sleeve pieces to drag across lunch or Halloween treats. Sleeves that interfere with a child's ability to write in school are also a consideration.
• For Trick or Treating time, be careful of costumes and treat bags that would prevent a left-handed child from walking or seeing properly. 
• Remind yourself of basic safety tips for any trick or treating.

For Left-Handed Adults and Halloween Costumes

Much of the same advice for kids costumes applies to adult costumes as well. If you are attending a Halloween party, you'll want your left hand free to  handle refreshments. But you also want to make sure that your sleeves or other left sided costume pieces won't drag across your plate or across a buffet table.

You may think this is common sense but even right-handed people fail to take some of these things into consideration. Halloween costumes can be loads of fun to plan for the most unique or crazy. But keep in mind some basic considerations and you'll have a more fun time without unexpected mishaps.

On Being Left-handed at Halloween

For both children and adults who are left-handed there are some considerations to keep in mind for Halloween activities. That includes trick or treating, parties and school time in costume.

When it comes to costumes, they aren't necessarily made for left-handed or right-handed persons. But, remember that 90% of population is right-handed. You can just imagine that most costume designers and companies don't even think about left-handed wearers. That means we need to.

If you are picking out a costume for your left-handed child, please aware of safety issues. That left hand will need to be free and clear of incumberments like sleeves, gloves, and other costume parts. Remember, too, that the whole left-side of the body is stronger in lefties. Which means children will need to have legs and feet clear to kick balls, run and climb.

These are considerations you want for every child no matter whether they are left or right handed, but something that parents of left-handed children need to be extra sure of.

Think about these considerations as well as an adult. You want your own costume to allow your left side free for eating at parties, playing party games and accompanying children for trick or treat.

Find out more thinks to keep in mind at Considerations for Left-handers and Halloween. We all want to have a fun and safe holiday, so do a little planning first.