Make Halloween Costumes Sensory Friendly

Children with sensory integration problems are notoriously picky about clothing. They may need soft fabrics, tag-free shirts, non-binding wastebands, nothing scratchy or tickly. So standard, store-bought Halloween costumes, with their flimsy fabrics and mismatched parts and unfinished hems and inexact fit are pretty much of a no-go. Instead, try my how-to for turning nice comfy sweats into a cute trick-or-treat get-up. Or share the costume solutions you've found, whether for the sensory-sensitive or for other kids with special needs.

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