The safest candies for a young child are those that are soft and melt quickly and easily. Examples of these include Hershey chocolate bars and Reese's peanut butter cups. It is important to avoid common choking hazards such as whole nuts, chewable candies, and hard candies. At 1 year old, it is easy to avoid candy if there are other options available that the child likes.
If the child has siblings and is getting closer to 2 years old, it can be more difficult to avoid candy. In this case, it is important to have other fun food options that the child loves. This way, they will not miss out on candy. Some great treat options for toddlers include Yum Yum Earth pops, Bunnies & Bats, spider rings, small packs of crayons, and fruit leathers.
These treats are much healthier than candy as they provide important nutrients such as calcium, vitamin D, and DHA. Fruits are also naturally sweet and packed with lots of nutrients and fiber for young children. Unfortunately, most chocolate products and candies contain a multitude of ingredients which can be dangerous for children with food allergies. For these families, it is best to look for teal pumpkin houses which allow their children to participate without receiving any unsafe candy.
Health experts recommend that children aged four and younger do not receive hard candies, gum, candies, or other candies that are difficult to chew. The Kids With Allergies Organization has prepared a list of allergy-friendly candies which are safe for young children. In conclusion, it is important to provide safe treats for young children on Halloween. Soft candies such as Hershey chocolate bars and Reese's peanut butter cups are safe options.
Other healthy alternatives include Yum Yum Earth pops, Bunnies & Bats, spider rings, small packs of crayons, and fruit leathers.
