Halloween is rapidly approaching, but it’s not the only time of year that children should be encouraged to dress up. You can easily make a collection of dress up clothes from old Halloween costumes, thrift store finds, hand-me-downs and more. You can also invest in a few new simple but fun items, like these interactive items.
The pretty dress up skirts of my youth are a thing of the past. Now little girls everywhere can play ballerina with real music, thanks to this cute multi-layered tulle skirt actually plays music. The pictured skirt one plays Swan Lake, but several other versions, including the Macarena, Waltz, Hokey Pokey and the Can Can. Each skirt has a different look and color pattern, so you can find the perfect one for the ballerina in your life. All of these skirts include the appropriate batteries and feature an adjustable waist band that can accommodate girls ages 3 through 8.
[Swan Lake Musical Ballerina Skirt by Acting Out; $28.95 at Arsa Toys]
And boys can get in on the dress up fun as well. This double-sided cape features pirate and knight themes and plays an adventurous tune for either character. Definitely a fun item to have in the dress up section of the closet for a rainy day. This is recommended for children ages 3 and older and does have a choking hazard warning for children younger than three.
[Pirate and Knight Musical Adventure Cape by Acting Out; $24.95 at Arsa Toys]
