squirk
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Hopefully, I will get some response on this one:
My 6-y.o. son is going as Doc Ock for Halloween - the classic green jumpsuit version, no lab coat or trench coat. I have the costume pretty much planned out except the back plate for the tentacles. I can't really use a harness or strap assembly because a.) he still uses a car seat and it'd be hard to buckle him in safely while in costume and b.) his school has requested that kids don't wear any costume that might interfere with normal school day activities (for example, if he was harnessed in, he might not be able to sit properly in his seat, or lay down for nap time).
So what I am thinking is some sort of over-the-shoulder two-"hook" assembly that can be easily lifted off and put back on. When off, the entire tentacle apparatus can be hooked on the back of a chair or placed on the floor. When it's time to put it back on, it is just hooked over his shoulders and he's good to go.
The hooks would be padded for comfort, and hidden under the yellow mantle that classic Doc Ock wears around his shoulders and neck. The closest thing I can think of that illustrates my idea would be a wreath hanger.

Just as it hooks over the top of a door, so would my "hooks" go over my son's shoulders (only with a rounded shape for comfort). The rest of the hanger would be attached to the backplate.
Anyone ever tried something like this? Any reason why this won't work? Would love guidance from someone who's successfully done this. Thanks!
My 6-y.o. son is going as Doc Ock for Halloween - the classic green jumpsuit version, no lab coat or trench coat. I have the costume pretty much planned out except the back plate for the tentacles. I can't really use a harness or strap assembly because a.) he still uses a car seat and it'd be hard to buckle him in safely while in costume and b.) his school has requested that kids don't wear any costume that might interfere with normal school day activities (for example, if he was harnessed in, he might not be able to sit properly in his seat, or lay down for nap time).
So what I am thinking is some sort of over-the-shoulder two-"hook" assembly that can be easily lifted off and put back on. When off, the entire tentacle apparatus can be hooked on the back of a chair or placed on the floor. When it's time to put it back on, it is just hooked over his shoulders and he's good to go.
The hooks would be padded for comfort, and hidden under the yellow mantle that classic Doc Ock wears around his shoulders and neck. The closest thing I can think of that illustrates my idea would be a wreath hanger.

Just as it hooks over the top of a door, so would my "hooks" go over my son's shoulders (only with a rounded shape for comfort). The rest of the hanger would be attached to the backplate.
Anyone ever tried something like this? Any reason why this won't work? Would love guidance from someone who's successfully done this. Thanks!
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