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Is there anything more precious than a baby dressed up for Halloween? We don’t think so! Whether you need a costume for some low-key trick-or-treating or just a photo op, we’ve got you covered. There are costumes made for crawlers and toddlers, plus costumes that can be attached to a front pack carrier so baby can join the family on their first Halloween adventure.
Baby owl
This cute owl costume is made from felt and craft feathers and doesn’t even require sewing! Laura, the author of the blog Make Life Lovely, intended this cute owl to be Hedwig from Harry Potter but you can make an owl in any color for your baby. Best of all, this cute costume can be crafted for infants, waddlers or toddlers.
Cuter than a cupcake
Put your baby in this costume and everyone will say they are cute enough to eat! This costume requires some sewing and a hot glue gun, but it’s so worth it. Get the DIY instructions at Coolest Homemade Costumes.
Sock monkey
With a newborn, you probably don’t have time to whip up a DIY baby Halloween costume. With this cute sock monkey costume from Etsy, you won’t have to! It even includes a hat to keep baby warm on a cool October night.
Snuggly turtle
Your crawling baby will be the hit of Halloween in this turtle costume. If a turtle isn’t your thing, check out this super cute dragon, fox and panda costumes. These are costumes are for great for kiddos ages 6–24 months.
Wonder woman
This empowering costume from Target will make your kid smile. Suggested for ages 2 and older, this cute outfit can be used for dress-up long after Halloween is over. The set includes a cape, headband, boot tops, gauntlets, belt and dress.
Lion cub
Carrying baby in a front pack makes it easy to lead older children around the neighborhood for trick-or-treating, but why should a parent and baby miss out on dressing up? Walmart offers this fun Safari guide and lion set that includes a hat for mom or dad and a lion costume that fits any carrier.
Baby parrot
This costume from CBC will reflect your little one’s colorful personality. A no-sew DIY project, the parrot is made from a hooded cape and felt. Don an eye patch and dress yourself or one of your older kids as a pirate and you have an easy and effective coordinated family costume!
Fluffy bunny
Your baby will be not only be adorable, but snuggly too! This fluffy bunny costume will keep them cozy from head to toe, and even has a fluffy little tail. Could this be any more adorable?
Baby fish
You will need very minimal sewing skills (as in you only need to be able to sew a straight line) to craft up this beautiful fish costume. Those cute eyes are attached to a stretchy headband and made from a styrofoam ball. Vanessa of the See Vanessa Craft blog offers a great tutorial for this easy DIY project.
Stay Puft swaddle costume
Swaddle your baby in marshmallow goodness from HalloweenCostumes.com. This Stay Puft Marshmallow Man outfit from the “Ghostbusters” movie will make a sweet costume. Whether you use this for a photo opportunity or to bring the little one along for trick-or-treating, your baby will be warm and comfy.
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in October 2019, and updated in October 2022.
