Safe Halloween Treats for Baby?

Betthany • Stay at home wife and mother. Married my best friend Nick 6/28/14 and gave birth to our son Noah 1/4/15.
So, I know I'm like a month ahead here, but Halloween is coming up next month. My husband and I intend to take our son trick or treating (mostly just for something to do and for him to get out of the house and somewhat interact with others). He'll be 10 and a half months then. However, I really don't want to give him a bunch of candy, and don't intend to give him chocolate until at least his first birthday. So, any ideas as to what kind of treats we could give him that aren't bad for him and would still be kinda sweet but without all the sugars? Maybe fruit or something? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
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Em

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Sliced fruit? Yogurt? If you live somewhere warm, maybe ice cream? Since he's so little, he won't feel left out. He doesn't know what candy is or what he's missing :)

Be

Betthany • Sep 17, 2015
**surprisingly he's not a big fan.*** Sorry, i have fat fingers haha

Be

Betthany • Sep 17, 2015
He really likes yogurt. surprisingly yes nor a big fan of vanilla ice cream. so maybe I'll get him some more yogurts.

Br

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What about those yogurt drops or puffs? 

Br

Brittney🌸 • Sep 22, 2015
You can also make pumpkin muffins or a purée if you wanted to do something seasonal. Also apple pie filling with vanilla ice cream 😊 lol now I'm hungry!

Be

Betthany • Sep 21, 2015
**loves them.

Be

Betthany • Sep 21, 2015
I think that's actually what my husband and I decided on. They're much safer for him and he lives them

Ta

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You could do tootsie rolls. They aren't really chocolate in the sense that we think of. They are soft (especially the fruit flavored ones), peanut allergen free, and they aren't a big choking hazard. Another good treat would be life saver gummies. They are very very soft! Would be easy for baby to eat and as far as I know are allergen free 

Je

Jennifer • Sep 22, 2015
I thought the same thing about it not being safe! I'd be way too scared to give LO something so chewy.

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Betthany • Sep 20, 2015
Oh ok. Thank you. I don't want to five him anything that could cause him harm.

Em

Emily • Sep 20, 2015
I would be extremely careful of chewy/gummy candies. With so few teeth, they won't be chewed very well and since they are chewy, the pieces will stick to each other. It isn't recommended to give an under-12 months baby chewy/gummy candies for the choking hazard

Ta

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I thought of something that you could make for baby that would be easy for you and it's tasty for both if you want to eat it. Fluff:1 container of cool whip 1 pudding packet1 yogurtTake a container of cool whip and put it in a mixing bowl. Take a packet of pudding and add it to the cool whip. Mix together. Add yogurt and mix thoroughly. Store in a container in the refrigerator. (I isually try to match yogurt and pudding flavored, like strawberry and strawberry. But vanilla pudding works with any flavor. Also for a creamier texture you can mix the yogurt with milk like the packet recommends before adding to the cool whip. You can eat plain or serve it with pretzels  or his favorite snacks) 

Ra

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Dried apricots or figs (but look for the kind that has no preservatives), or home made biscuits sweetened with grape juice or banana (eg  ome kind of flour (gluten free if you prefer) + smashed banana + coconut butter + raisins) or "candy" - blend some dates with carob powder until you make a paste, make little balls and roll them in coconut flakes or bake some pineaple slices lightly brushed with maple syrup

Be

Betthany • Sep 20, 2015
Those actually sound really yummy!

Ma

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I know you said no chocolate, but compared to other candy it's the least damaging to their teeth. (if he has teeth) and it's not a chocking hazard either.You could do a frozen banana pop, we dip ours in chocolate, but it would be nice without it too.

Ma

Maggie ☀ • Sep 19, 2015
If you really want to I would choose "enjoy life chocolate" but a banana will be sweet enough!

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Betthany • Sep 18, 2015
He has 1 tooth halfway in. and I don't really plan on giving him any kind of candy, but I do like your banana pop idea. is it safe for him to have chocolate at this age?

ch

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Maybe some caramel with Apple slices? It's a nice common treat for this time of year and it's got a healthy side to it.

Be

Betthany • Sep 17, 2015
That's a good idea!

Je

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My family made my daughter bags with applesauce, clothes, little toys, teething things, an books. She was also 10 months for her first halloween.

Be

Betthany • Sep 17, 2015
thanks! that gives me lots of ideas.