Taking toddler trick or treating

i have some anxiety about taking my 16 month old trick or treating tomorrow, he just started walking so he’ll be in his stroller for the most part, and he’s really shy with people he doesn’t know 😭. i’m just worried people will be rude or refuse to give us anything, am i overthinking it?
it’s really all about the experience and creating memories (and a few pieces of candy for mama 🥴😂)

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Give it a try. Also if i may, try n work on overcoming your anxiety.. it will hold you back fr.

I hope you, and your family have a wonderful day. Happy Halloween👻🎃.

I don't imagine people would withhold candy from him! If you go up to the doors with him, I think that could help him have the confidence he needs, because he knows he can trust you, being his mom, as much as the stroller might be challenging if there are steps. No one says you have to go up to those houses if you don't want to, though! I overthink about things at times too. 🫂 I think you'll both have a wonderful time! 🩵

The 1st Halloween my 1st born had she was only about 7 months old. We went on afternoon walk as family and people want to give her candy. The people where sitting on there porch. So you definitely get candy. Also I have anxiety and I just rethink it as it for my kids not me. It for them to experience even if it not great it an activity that will get them out of the house

Don't overthink it, I'm taking my 11month old, it's for memories and some well deserved payment lol finally this baby can pay up for all the care I provide 😂 parent tax

what time are you all going? my daughters normally in bed by 6 but is 4/5 too early?

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