Baby Costume Ideas for Tiny Party Animals

When our daughter was 9 months old we were invited to a Halloween party.

Of course we wanted to go!

We dressed our cute daughter up in (almost as cute) baby puppy costume.

Our friends, who had a daughter of similar age, came with their daughter dressed up as a little pumpkin.

At the very start, I guess our daughter won the "cutie-competition" if there ever was one, but within minutes, she got furious with the fur around her face (very soft, but still) and annoyed with the tail that she couldn't reach, but saw.

So short after arriving, we had a girl dressed in her regular clothes, while the "pumpkin" crawled around, orange and happy the whole evening.

So we learned our lesson for choosing a baby costume.

Don't want to make the same mistake?

Well here are a few baby costume ideas and tips that I've gathered to help you.

And here's a place to show off your own cutie in a costume.

Baby Costume Ideas

• If it includes some sort of hat, make sure it is detachable. Many babies (like our daughter) really hate wearing hats. For newborn babies it can even trigger the suckling reflex again and again and again...



• If you infant is young or the party is long, buy a baby costume that is comfortable and safe to sleep in.



• Older babies need a costume that they feel free to sit, crawl climb or walk in; whatever they like doing.



• It's great if it is machine washable, although for more advanced infant costumes that can be hard to find.



• Check if you can change diapers without taking the whole infant costume off.



• Think through if you are likely to use the costume in a warm or a cool place and buy an appropriate costume.



• If you're not sure if your baby is going to accept the costume i) try it at home for a while first and ii) bring alternative clothing that you think suits the party.



• If you think a costume is really to overdo things, consider a cute bodysuit, bib or pacifier with a theme at least.



• And for YOU mom - remember to choose a costume that won't scare your baby and preferably one that is reasonably easy to breastfeed in (if you do).



• Want to match with your baby? Try the Increadibles, Popeye with family (if dad wants to join in), maybe some characters from Winnie the Pooh or Flintstones. Or just dress up as a queen and little prince or princess. Or if you want to be a little bit scary why not a mom devil and a baby devil (but cute ones)?

For some inspiration, browse the baby costumes below.

Cuties In Costumes

Want to show off your cutie all dressed up in a costume? Or maybe a fun mom/dad and baby picture?

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