Halloween Costumes for Babies

Babies  are so cute when they are young. You can dress them up in whatever you want for their first or second year of birth, and there is not too much they can do about it.  This Halloween, it's time to take their cuteness to a whole new level with an adorable little costume.   Read on for ideas! 

First Things First

Before selecting a costume for your little one, take these helpful tips into consideration.

•  If you are going to be taking the baby trick-or-treating (mom and dad may as well get some candy loot!) think about keeping the baby warm. Blanket sleeper costumes  are great for infants who are lying down, but can be tricky for a baby who wants to sit up. Let your baby's size help you choose his or her costume, as there are many available for babies of different sizes and sitting abilities.

• One great idea for getting photographs of your Halloween baby is to set up the "photo shoot" on a day earlier than Halloween at a time when the baby is in a great mood. That way, if the baby is tired or cranky on Halloween itself, it won't matter because you will have already gotten your shots!

Trends of the Moment

The best part about Halloween costumes this year is that most of them can be used for either a baby boy or a baby girl.  With cute little animals topping the popular looks, your little one is sure to be a hit.  

Cow	Monkey	Koala	Black Cat	Panda Bear

Choices for Boys

If you are looking for the classic little boy standards, dinosaurs and ferocious animals are always winners.  

Frog	Dinosaur	Lion	Rhino

Choices for Girls

Tiny little baby girls will look precious in a dainty little costume.  Flowers, butterflies, and angels are always sweet favorites. 

Flower	Flamingo	Lady Bug	Butterfly

Choices for Newborns

For those brand new fall babies, perhaps a bunting costume  is best.  It keeps baby all swaddled up and cozy for their first holiday! 

Animals Cow  Elephant  Goldfish  Honey Bear  Lobster  Curious George	Insects Bumble Bee  Butterfly  Lady Bug  Spider  Wiggle Worm	Food and Sweet Treats Banana  Chili Pepper  Hot Dog  M & Ms  Pea Pod	Classics Angel  Devil  Flower  Halloween Bat  Pumpkin

 

Related Guides

Check out some of our other buying guides to get some ideas for the whole family! 

• Halloween Costumes for Toddlers
• Halloween Costumes for Kids
• Halloween Costumes for Adults
• Halloween Gifts
• Halloween Party Necessities

External Links

• About.com:  A great article suggesting costumes for baby twins.
• Artipot.com:  Check out this article detailing the costume trends of 2009.
• FamilyEducation.com:  Learn how to make your own baby costumes for Halloween.