This Halloween might be your infant’s first, so why not go all out when it comes to their baby costumes? Maybe he or she’s a wee bit young for candy recipes and gummies, but that doesn’t mean you have to sidestep dressing up your kiddo to show ’em off during trick-or-treat time. And, let’s face it: Anything miniaturized is freakin’ adorable. Here are some of the sweetest and most creative infant Halloween costumes to either DIY or buy for your baby this spooky season.
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Grab your baby carrier and get ready to hack this on-the-go popcorn bucket. The best part? The ensemble is totally temporary, so you can transition from daytime to trick-or-treating in a snap.
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Before she was the Mother of Dragons, she was just a ‘lil BB of dragons.
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No scary T. Rex here. In that plush spiked onesie, this baby dino is the only Jurassic World reptile we’ll be running toward. (via Brit + Co)
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No rainy days here! Complement your ray of sunshine in a technicolored rainbow ensemble for the perfect mommy and me getup.
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At 25 years old, Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai is a widely loved and globally respected activist, focused specifically on the right to education. Honor her work by outfitting your tiny one in her likeness.
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This mom and baby costume is a video game combo that will make any Mario-lover happy. Coordinate your costume with your kiddo as Princess and Toad to take your Halloween game a level up.
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Hailed as a feminist work since its publication in 1985, Margaret Atwood’s novel The Handmaid’s Tale makes for a slightly dark, dystopian costume option for your feminist tot.
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These OG feminists fought for our right to vote. Hell to the YES. To recreate this late 19th-century look, you’ll need a bonnet, a simple white dress, and a DIY “Votes for Women” sash.
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This costume set is a DIY + buy combo. You can purchase your baby’s Max costume and DIY your own with some distressed leggings, a striped tee, a homemade tail, and horns.
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A rabble-rouser from the start, Clinton has first lady, senator, secretary of state, *and* first female presidential candidate on her resume.
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Avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama is a personal hero of ours, and it goes beyond a love of patterns and polka dots.
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Hot sauce and Mexican food are a match made in heaven, and so is this costume duo for you and your youngster.
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Elmo is an obvious choice for your child. Just add in Big Bird and you have the ultimate Sesame Street duo.
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That monkey suit? It’s too good.
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Rosie the Riveter may just be the most iconic symbol of the women’s movement, so why not give your little one a jump-start on creative female empowerment?
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For all the Star Wars fans, with love.
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Baby Dory has huge pink-colored eyes, so this is a must for her costume. Use felt to create the eyes and hot-glue them onto the front of the onesie.
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Baby RBG is giggly, smiley, and a Supreme Court #girlboss.
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We didn’t think Ewoks could get any cuter… until we laid eyes on this guy! All those furry accents will make you ready for a cuddle sesh in no time.
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Who doesn’t love the ’80s classic Top Gun? Complete your trio with a pint-sized Goose getup designed for maximum cuteness.
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If you're a fan of the winged crusader, you'll love dressing your little one up in this cute baby costume!
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Don’t let the mini getup fool you — this little guy has some incredible superpowers.
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She’s strong. She’s confident. She’s fierce… And she’s not yet one! Here comes your little Wonder Woman!
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If your little one can't stop moving whenever you put on Happy Feet then you should get this cute baby penguin costume for them to wear for Halloween! (via Amazon)
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This little baby monkey costume is too adorable!
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Don’t miss out on the photo-op of the year by dressing your newborn as this perfectly themed Halloween treat. It’s the sweetest costume out there.
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RAWR - the infant T-Rex is coming through! Make a statement with this green dino costume for Halloween.
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The Cat in the Hat is a classic Dr. Suess book that's stood the test of the time. Buy this costume so your baby can become our favorite kooky titular character for Halloween!
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Have you ever noticed how precious bumble bees really are? If you'd care not to get close to them, you'll find it hard to stop hugging your baby when you see them in this costume.
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Babies are super sweet so it makes sense to dress your infant as Cheer Bear from the Care Bears franchise.
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This baby lion cub costume reminds us ofThe Lion King. To have your own little Simba right at home, be sure to get this costume in time for Halloween!
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It may be slightly corny but this avocuddles infant costume is too cute to leave off our list!
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Your baby probably can't say "As if" yet but you've probably caught an eye roll here and there. Dress her in Cher's stylish outfit for Halloween to match her energy.
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Chances are your baby is crawling around the house and finding ways to get into things you thought were out of reach. Encourage her curious nature by dressing her as Alice from Alice In Wonderland.
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Give yourself a break from the kitchen by letting this costume transform your baby into a Michelin-star rated chef.
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We don't need another Spider-Man unless they look like your sweet baby for Halloween.
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Little Russell stole our hearts in Pixar's Up so we know your baby is about to do the same once people see them in this costume!
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Okay, be honest - you'd love to see your baby rolling around in this Humpty Dumpty costume.
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Cinderella is the perfect Halloween costume for anyone - including your baby!
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Your baby will be ready in no time once you dress them as Spongebob Squarepants for Halloween!
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Baby Shark's legacy lives on with this darling costume!
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If you think your baby is the best thing since sliced bread, you need to buy this loaf of bread infant costume for them.
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Santa Claus never looked cuter than this baby costume!
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Easter may be long-gone but that doesn't mean your baby can't dress as a cute bunny for Halloween!
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Have a little that just won't dress up — or doesn't even fit in a costume yet? These Beetlejuice themed diapers are an adorable way to keep baby on-theme this Halloween!
Loving these baby costume ideas? Check out our Halloween page for more BOO-zy Cocktail Recipes, Couples' Costumes, and Tasteful Halloween Decor that will make this Halloween the best yet!
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