Costumes & Dress-up
Dressing up in costumes is a popular activity for children on Halloween. It is also a fun way for children to express their creativity and imagination on any other day of the year.
All costumes can burn when exposed to an open flame or other fire sources. Costumes sold in Canada must meet flammability requirements. Health Canada reminds parents to keep lighters and matches out of the sight and reach of children, and to ensure that open flames cannot be accessed by children. It is also important to teach children that if their clothing does catch fire to "Stop, Drop, and Roll".
Many children like to dress up in their parents clothes. Children should avoid dressing up in loose clothing since they present a higher flammability risk. Always keep a close eye on children when they are playing dress-up and make sure that there are no open flames, matches, lighters, or cigarettes around.
Another thing to be aware of is the use of masks versus make-up. Masks can be dangerous since they can make it hard to see. Non-toxic make-up is a safer alternative to wearing a mask.
More about costume and dress-up safety can be found in these publications:
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Item 4 of Part I of Schedule I