Baby Costume Ideas for Tiny Party Animals

1st birthday, Halloween, Christmas, a masquerade... Here are tips on how to choose baby costume for your infant

In this article, we share tips on what to think about when you choose costume for your child, regardless of if you are going to make it or buy it.

I have personal experience of NOT following these tips. When my daughter was 9 months old, we dressed her up as puppy for Halloween. She was gorgeous - for one minute. Then she got furious on the fur and the tail and refused the costume for the rest of the day. Her friend was dressed up as pumpkin, using just some orange clothes. A much better option for a baby!

To avoid unnecessary mistakes, follow our tips below. Below the article, you can find costume ideas and special moments shared by visitors. You can also share your baby costume photos in our community, here.

For anyone interested in making your costumes, you can find inspiration and instructions in the book "Dazzling Disguises and Clever Costumes" (Link to Amazon)

Baby Costume Ideas & Tips

• If the costume includes some sort of hat, make sure it is detachable. Many babies 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 the costume 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. Amazon also often has good deals on costumes for your baby.

Costume ideas shared by parents can be found here.

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Baby Costume Tips And Stories By Visitors

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Baby Costume Tips And Stories By Visitors

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