It’s the spooky season and of course, you want to make it fun for the whole family! But how do you go about that?
We often think about Halloween as a time when teenagers and adults dress up in fun costumes (even at great cost). However, this is the perfect time to introduce your toddler to the reason for this candy season.
Wondering what awesome toddler Halloween costumes are available? Keep reading to find out!
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Cowboy, Baby
As a parent, you don’t have to reinvent the wheel when it comes to costumes. In fact, sometimes the classics are the best!
That’s one of the reasons we like western wear for toddlers. It creates a timeless look that people of every generation will appreciate. Plus, there’s something hilariously awesome about kids in hats!
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Busting Makes Them Feel Good
Ghostbuster has always been a fun Halloween costume for adults. However, it was tough to get little kids involved without just making them into Slimer.
Now, the easy option is here. You can get an adorable Ghostbuster one-piece outfit so they can hunt down those spooks, specters, and ghosts with mom and dad.
And there’s nothing for kids like the fun of zapping the scary costumes they see that night.
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Glowing Skeleton
“Skeleton” is a Halloween costume classic. However, you’ll want to add something cool to the costume to help your child stand out.
That’s why we love the glowing skeleton costume. Your child will enjoy having a spooky glow, and you’ll rest easy knowing it’s still easy to see them as they trick-or-treat at night.
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Shark Attack
Forget all the more conventional scary creatures. Thanks to Jaws, there’s nothing quite as scary as a shark!
Of course, you can turn “scary” into “adorable” with a shark toddler Halloween costume. And there is room for several variations on the theme (such as turning them into the loveable “Left Shark”).
Kids get a kick out of this costume because it’s a license to playfully attack others. And let’s be honest: you probably want to dress them in an adorable shark costume before they get too old to think it’s cool anymore.
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Lil’ Prisoner
Toddler costumes don’t have to just be scaled-down versions of adult costumes. In fact, some costumes are downright funnier or more effective on a little one.
A great example of this is a prison outfit. While these orange outfits are mildly amusing on adults, they are a lot funnier and more ironic on children.
If you’re inclined to make puns, the sky is the limit with this costume. When someone asks what they stole, just say “my heart!”
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Scary Clowns
The cute and funny toddler costumes aren’t for every parent. If you want something with a little more edge, there is always the clown outfit.
Thanks to movies like It, plenty of grown adults are quite scared by clowns. That means that almost any kind of clown costume can bring the creepiness in a way other costumes cannot.
You can always jazz up the scary factor by aiming for more of a “creepy clown” look. Just don’t be surprised when people steer clear of your kiddo!
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Dino Rider
Most small children love dinosaurs. And as cool as it would be to dress like a dinosaur, riding a dinosaur is even cooler.
Various costumes make it look like your child’s feet are actually the dinosaur’s feet. Thus, this simple bit of visual trickery makes it look like your kid is riding a prehistoric beast wherever they go.
It’s an absolutely adorable look that will be a hit with all of your own friends. And we guarantee your child’s friends will be blown away and want to know how you did it.
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Red Riding Hood
No matter how many years go by, children still love classic fairy tales. And that’s why the tale of Little Red Riding Hood has had such enduring popularity.
Moreover, this character makes for a perfect Halloween outfit for your toddler. Children typically love bold and bright colors, and it’s a comfy costume for children who want to take it easy.
It makes for a great “father and daughter” costume as well because dad can play the role of the Big, Bad Wolf. If you’re feeling really brave, that role can be played by your own faithful dog!
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Mummy Rider
Halloween is a time that we associate with many classic monsters. That includes vampires, werewolves…and, of course, mummies.
The mummy rider outfit is a variant of the dino rider costume. It is designed to look like a small mummy is holding your child up as they move from place to place.
We love this costume in part because it is a great conversation starter. If your kid wants to do a bit more than blend into the crowd, this is a great way to do it!
At the end of the day, this costume is worth it for the photo opportunities alone.
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Big Yellow Banana
Sometimes, it’s tough to explain why something is funny. But you know what you like and it’s tough to not turn it into a costume.
That’s why we like the banana costume so much. It’s nice and simple, turning your child into a walking, talking banana.
Those bright yellow colors make for a great contrast with the typical dark colors of Halloween. And the costume is silly and harmless enough that it’s just at home with a church Fall Festival as it is for neighborhood trick-or-treating.
Don’t forget the humor possibilities of this costume. Years from now, if your kid complains about embarrassing banana photos, tell them they once found it “a-pealing.”
Toddler Halloween Costumes: A Tricky Treat
Now you know about the best toddler Halloween costumes. But do you know how else to make your child’s day?
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