The Benefits of Having Costume Ears

Whether you are dressing up for Halloween, going trick-or-treating with friends and family or visiting your favorite theme park during the fall season, having the right costume ears is important. These headbands not only help you look the part but also protect your ears from cold air, which can reduce blood flow to the ear and cause ear pain and/or itching.

Costume ears are available in a variety of styles, from pointed, which were popularized by the Vulcan character Spock on Star Trek, to round green horns that can be worn as Fiona from Shrek, and deep blue rounded ear-like accessories that would be perfect for Neytiri on Avatar. They can be painted to match the color of your chosen character or slanted during application for a more personalized touch.

Children benefit cognitively, physically and socially from open-ended dress-up play that allows their imagination to run wild. This costume enables them to take on the role of a fairy princess, pirate captain, mermaid or warrior queen, among many others. This is a great way to develop their creativity and build self-esteem.

While earmuffs and headbands are the go-to choice for keeping your child’s ears warm while they are wearing a costume, they can also be used as an effective treatment for glue ear, which is an inflammation of the ear canal that causes fluid to accumulate and cause a hearing loss in some children. It is typically caused by allergies, such as to fur, pollen or other triggers.