Listen, we’re not immune to the call of the occasional sweet treat, especially during Halloween. But there is so much candy floating this time of year that a majority of it ends up in a candy dish for months after the big day. And it can be hard to enjoy sweets in moderation when there are just so many of them.
Rather than contribute to the Great Candy Pile of 2024, why not pass out some non-candy gifts to the kiddos who come to your practice? In a sea of peanut butter cups, suckers and sour gummies, finding something new in their goodie bags will be a nice surprise!
Here are five non-candy treat ideas that are just as fun as sweets:
Stickers
What child (and let’s be honest, adult) doesn’t love stickers? As a bonus, websites like Amazon sell packs of 100 for just a few dollars, which is significantly cheaper than your average bag of candy from the drug store!
Glow bracelets
Glow bracelets are a nifty gift that will light up any costume. Not only will kids feel super cool wearing them, but the bracelets also act as an extra safety tool to make trick-or-treaters more visible on Halloween night. And what parent or guardian wouldn’t appreciate that?
Temporary tattoos
Similar to the widespread appeal of stickers, we can guarantee kids will be eager to apply temporary tattoos as soon as they get home. You can choose from hundreds of designs and kids can easily apply them with or without an adult’s help.
Small toys
If you really want to surprise your youngest patients this season, you can pass out small toys that they can enjoy year-round! Head on over to your local dollar store and look for things like wind-up toys, bubbles, superballs and slap bracelets.
Stationery
Kids love getting crafty and personalizing their stuff, so offering treats like stencils, stamps, bookmarks, erasers, markers and fun pencils are a great way to spark inspiration and brighten up their school desks.
Friendly reminder for patients: Don’t slack on good oral health habits during Halloween
Since people eat more sweets this time of year, it is even more important to keep up good oral health habits. Make sure you’re brushing twice a day and flossing at least once a day to combat the extra sugar.
The bottom line: Delight your trick-or-treaters this year with some fun non-candy surprises! And don’t forget to keep up your oral health routine during spooky season.