Cute Halloween Costumes for Baby

What could be cuter than your little pumpkin being a pumpkin for Halloween?! Halloween is a great time for parents to create lasting memories of your baby. For proud parents wanting to show off their little bundles of joy this October 31st have the most adorable costume selections from which to choose.

For those going the home-made route, your infant's sleeper or matching sweat suit is the perfect base for any costume. Tights and turtlenecks are also great alternatives. It will keep your newborn trick-or-treater warm and also serve as the core of his or her added accessories. Dress it with simple patterns or just coordinate a matching headpiece or mask. Most local department stores or costume shops will have baby headbands that have devil horns, halos, and even bunny ears. The options are as endless as the headpieces.

For those looking for the latest infant costumes, area costume and specialty shops will definitely have want you want.

Big Cat/Little Kitten

Many companies, offer nice sleeper style pre-made costumes with hoods. You can find everything from tigers, lions and kittens. The sets are as comfortable as they are adorable. If you want to make the costume yourself, try a now sew method. Start with a jumper in tan or white. With non-toxic paint, color your baby's face to match the jumper. Draw on whiskers and pin on a tail to match the jumper. Add kitten ears head band or tan lions mane wig. Your little cat will be purfect.

Barnyard Friends

Your child can be in the Farmer in Charge with a simple change from sleeper to overalls. Deviating from the basic jumper, your little cutie can simply wear a pair of overalls with a plaid undershirt. A straw hat and a mustache glued to a pacifier will add a comical twist. If you little tike is more of an animal lover, cute lamb, duck, puppy, cow and horse costumes are great options.

If your little sweatpea leans toward a more organic side, there are also cute butterfly, ladybug, blossom costumes. And, yes, there are a wide variety of pumpkin suits and sets for babies as well.

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Colorful costumes can be found that fit your inner animal. Cute furry hats with ears matched to furry jumper sets make your honey the cutest bunny. There are cuddly bear, munching monkey, alligator/dragon, and giraffe costumes which will make your child the rave on the party and trick-or-treat circuit.

Pirate

While your cute little scurvy cur is too young to walk the plank, he or she can be the most adorable pirate. Check out premade slip on costumes with all the accessories. Otherwise, make your own. Starting with a sweat suit, dress your baby in white sweatshirt/tee shirt and black sweat pants. Add black socks to keep your pirates feet warm. Add a wide cloth or scarf that will serve as a belt. Add a scarf for your baby's head and an eye patch for effect. For a comical twist, hot glue a mustache and beard to a pacifier and your baby is ready to plunder! Arrggh!

Alien

Start with a green jumper. Add dangly antenna. With non-toxic face paint, you can draw on an extra eye. This basic ensemble will be out of this world if you add a stroller space craft as your trick- or - treater's transport vehicle.

Farmer and Friends

Your child can be in the Farmer in Charge with a simple change from sleeper to overalls. Deviating from the basic jumper, your little cutie can simply wear a pair of overalls with a plaid undershirt. A straw hat and a mustache glued to a pacifier will add a comical twist. If you little tike is more of an animal lover, cute lamb, duck, puppy, piglet, cow and horse costumes are great options.

Costumes can be found online, at local boutiques, department stores and even thrift stores. Everything from blossoms to butterflies and superhero and iconic movie character costumes are available.

Troller Options and Costume Basics

The costume is not limited to just your baby, but add a stroller and you add to the magic. A simple stroller can be converted into a rocket, space ship or a car.

More costume basics include considering safety. Be careful with masks that can block eyes and airways. Also, be extremely careful not to find costumes with loose strings that can get caught around your baby's neck or arms. Also check supplies to make sure you are using non-toxic items.

For those parents, who don't have time for making these costume options, there are so many pre-made costumes available. Many costume shops, specialty boutiques and department stores will offer an adorable selection of cuddly animals and iconic characters outfits.

Halloween will grow to be a special holiday for you and your child. Each year, it will become more memorable. Remember to have fun and be safe.