Even though your baby would look cute in just about anything, it is fun to put some thought into a baby Halloween costume. You’ll want to consider sizing, comfort, and trendiness before making a final decision. We carefully considered design, material, ease of cleaning, maintenance, additional features, sizing, and value when reviewing products. Here are the best Halloween costumes for babies to make their first Halloween a memorable one. The shirt and socks are lightweight and breathable while the onesie is thick, and made from fleece to keep your little one warm on Halloween night. This costume is available for babies between 3 and 24 months old and is washing machine safe. Costume size ranges from 0-6M to 12-24M, with the smaller sizes having a footie design and the larger size having a pants design for safe running while trick or treating. These costumes are made from breathable cotton but are still pretty thin, so if temps drop in your area around Halloween, you’ll want to layer up your little one to help them stay warm. Price at time of publication: $21 The only thing that’s tricky about it is the sizing, so you’ll want to have your measuring tape handy to make sure you order the correct size for your baby bird. Price at time of publication: $55 You can either let your baby rock the costume as is or add a pair of jeans and boots to complete the look. It’s available in a variety of sizes for babies as young as newborns and up to 24 months old. It’s available in sizes ranging from 0-6M to 12-24M, and it comes with the little pumpkin-top hat and the jumper, which can be worn over a shirt and pants of your choosing. While the costume itself is easy to put on and take off, it’s not meant to be worn by babies under 2 months old, and parents should pay attention to the sizing chart before ordering to ensure they get the correct size. Price at time of publication: $32 All the details are included, too, from the furry tail to the crown, down to the little whiskers. It’s perfect for making Halloween mischief of one kind or another. Price at time of publication: $30 For the caregivers who fall in the middle, go with something timeless like a jack-o’-lantern or a classic character like Mickey Mouse. If you like something totally different, go with an animal or character that wouldn’t normally be so cute if it weren’t for your baby, like a skunk or a spooky character from a movie.
Comfort
Unless you want to spend Halloween soothing a fussy baby, you’ll want to make sure the costume you buy is comfortable. Make sure all of the fabric touching your baby’s skin is soft, not scratchy or rough, won’t make them too warm or cold, and doesn’t limit movement at all. If it is typically chilly in your part of the world on Halloween, consider sizing up, so your little one has plenty of room for you to comfortably add layers underneath their costume. This way they’ll be warm and toasty without imposing on their spooky look.
Sizing
Clothing sizes are rarely consistent across baby brands, and the same is true of costume brands. Costumes are typically sized in either two-, three-, or six-month increments. It’s especially important to get sizing right for older babies who are walking; you don’t want a big, baggy costume to trip them up. Check the manufacturer’s sizing guide (and return policy) when purchasing.
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