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It’s your child's first Halloween! That means they need a cute costume and you need to think ahead. Your baby may not be heading out for a candy-fueled night of revelry, but that doesn’t mean you should hold back. Tiny tots in Halloween costumes are the ultimate treat, whether they are on the cusp of their first birthday or a recent arrival just getting acquainted with the outside world.
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From adorably spooky to impossibly sweet, here are some of our most squeal-worthy choices for baby’s very first Halloween.
1. An appealing avocado
Best for ages: 3 to 24 months
A cozy first costume for sweet little avo-cuddles: This costume comes in a bodysuit style so all you need to do is pull it over your babe's head and they're good to go. The romper is hooded for added protection against the fall wind, and comes in a breathable cotton-blend. If you're not feeling avocados, you also have the choice of a pumpkin and pineapple.
2. A beguiling bat
Best for ages: newborn to 12 months
Get ready for admirers to go batty over this cute winged costume. The snap-bottom onesie will make for easy access, should any baby-style “tricks” occur, and the bat-eared hoodie will help keep them warm. Plus, there are several variations of the costume so take your pick!
3. An enviable ear of corn
Best for ages: newborn to 3 months
All this baby needs is a little pat of butter. The details of this corn-y costume are absolutely delicious: The foam-backed velour swaddle is shaped just like a corn husk, and we love the tiny tuft of tulle on the hat, meant to resemble cornsilk.
4. A ubiquitous unicorn
Best for ages: 3 to 24 months
For some legendary cuteness, a baby unicorn costume. This zip-front costume is jersey-lined for comfort and the horned hood helps keep it nice and warm for a perfectly magical Halloween night. Other variations include a dragon and narwhal.
5. A perfect pumpkin
Best for ages: newborn to 12 months
You can’t go wrong with a sweet-faced baby pumpkin. The spooky jack-o'-lantern front really captures the Halloween spirit, while the cozy bunting style of this one-piece is just right for cuddling.
6. A little lamb
Best for ages: newborn to 24 months
This farm-inspired lovable lamb is a sure bet to make your little one the center of every Halloween photo. The warm and cozy one-piece is made with plush materials made to feel like a soft lamb’s coat. It’s warm, comfy and hypoallergenic.
7. A laidback lobster and chef combo
Best for ages: 6 to 18 months
Get a load of this crustacean cutie! This chef and lobster combo is the ultimate family costume to cook up some seriously cute Halloween photos. Just hook this costume over your baby carrier and you're ready to go.
$45 at Oriental Trading Company
8. A goofy garden gnome
Best for ages: 6 to 12 months
Everyone knows garden gnomes love to travel. This costume is perfect for this first big excursion traversing the neighborhood. It’s kitschy, it’s cute, it’s cozy and since garden gnomes are a little bit creepy, it’s just right for a little Halloween hair-raising without being too scary. If your baby is 18-24 months, that size is available here.
$60 at Oriental Trading Company
9. A scary skeleton
Best for ages: Newborn to 18 months
An iconic Halloween costume for the youngest spooksters, this cozy one-piece is spooky and cuddly at the same time. This colorful skeleton costume, with snap bottoms and a beanie cap, shows just where their heart is and has a belly full of candy for some Halloween fun.
10. A cuddly caterpillar
Best for ages: newborn to 9 months
An adorable reimagining of the caterpillar from the Eric Carle classic, this crochet costume is a soft and colorful cocoon (or chrysalis) for your baby to be carried in as they make their Halloween debut. Knitted in the vibrant style of Carle's illustrations, the costume is a storybook come to life.
11. A hilarious Halloween treat
Best for ages: newborn to 6 months
There’s lots of candy to collect on Halloween but, as most will tell you, peanut butter cups are a top tier candy score when trick-or-treating. Thanks to this costume, they’ll look just as sweet as this gold standard treat. Who knows—it may become their favorite when they grow up!
12. A bodacious Baby Yoda
Best for ages: newborn to 6 months
Baby Yoda is basically the cutest thing in the entire galaxy, and in all galaxies near and far, far away. So you know what would up that cute factor? Your baby, as Baby Yoda. This five-piece costume includes a hat, coat, gloves, a belt and Yoda foot-style shoes, all hand-crocheted out of 100 percent cotton.
13. A wee witch
Best for ages: newborn to 18 months
Who needs a broomstick when you can ride in style in your comfy carrier? This carrier cover slips easily over most major baby carriers to transform them into a stylishly wicked mode of transportation, for the tiniest Halloween witch.
14. A brilliant baby bomber jet
Best for ages: newborn to 3 months
This bomber jet bunting is just the thing for flying the skies on their trip to dreamland. The propeller hat is a nice touch, and the soft bunting is just right for catching some Zs.
15. A ravishing rockstar
Best for ages: newborn to 12 months
They’re going to rock around the clock anyway, right? Your little crooner will be right in character as the king of rock and roll. This little leisure suit is complete with the King’s legendary liberty birds. Just add sideburns and your kiddo will be ready to rock.
16. A majestic mermaid
Best for ages: 3 to 9 months
A seashell bra, a mermaid tail and a starfish crown are all they need for this lovely under the sea costume. It's just right for babies in warmer locales. Plus, the costume is available in three styles so if you have more than one baby, you can pair 'em up.
17. A jazzy Jack Skellington
Best for ages: newborn to 24 months
We aren't ones for encouraging nightmares, but Jack Skellington is always a favorite. This adorable Nightmare Before Christmas one-piece has a skeleton hood and is sure to inspire lifelong fandom of this Halloween favorite.
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