3 Non-Candy Allergen-Friendly Halloween Treats

The National Confectioners Association estimates that over 75% of U.S. adults give out candy every year to trick-or-treaters during Halloween. But not all treats have to be candy or even food items.

Having the option of offering non-candy/nonfood treats when children in costumes come calling at your door can be such a blessing for kids with food allergies. If you’re taking part in the Teal Pumpkin Project this year, not only are you making Halloween more enjoyable for the kids who may otherwise feel left out, but you’re also doing a great job of raising awareness about food allergies.

Try these 3 allergen-friendly Halloween treats this year:

1️⃣ DOLLAR STORE FINDS

A great place to stock up on non-candy treats is the Dollar Store. You’ll often find holiday-themed stickers, pencils, notebooks, and small toys. Try bouncy balls, bubble makers, noisemakers, and vampire fangs!

2️⃣ TREAT BAGS

Rather than throwing your nonfood treats in a big bowl for kids to grab, make goodie bags for them. Shape the bags into owls, scarecrows, and other Halloween-themed faces, and fill them with your Dollar Store finds.

3️⃣ CRAFT KITS

Kids like being crafty and creative. So why not gift them small bead and string jewelry-making sets? You can buy the craft material in bulk and then give each child enough beads to make a necklace or bracelet.

Source: https://www.healthline.com/health-news/6-safer-ways-to-celebrate-halloween-during-covid-19