Halloween may be the best time of year for school-aged children, but let’s not kid ourselves here: Baby Halloween costumes are the thing that gives us life in October. Not only does any baby look adorable in any costume, the window where moms and dads still get to choose what their kiddo wears on Halloween is oh-so short — so, obviously, parents need to make the most of it.
From super-cozy costumes perfect for a snooze to get-ups that will have everyone cracking up, here are 25 of the most adorable Halloween baby costumes.
1. Baby pumpkin costume
Name a more iconic duo than babies and pumpkin costumes. We’ll wait.
Where to buy: Pumpkin Costume ($49, Pottery Barn Kids)
2. Granny costume
Granny, is that you snoozing in church again? Nope, it’s just a cute baby dressed up for Halloween. Add glasses, pearls or a tiny bathrobe to make this look epic and adorable.
Where to buy: Crochet Granny in Sponge Curlers Hat ($21+, Knotted Amore/Etsy)
3. Bluey costume
There’s not a soul alive who doesn’t love Bluey — even if they’re still too little to get the jokes.
Where to buy: Baby Bluey ($40, Spirit Halloween)
4. Wee workout costume
Baby will be getting physical this Halloween in this amazing and colorful jazzercise number.
Where to buy: Baby Work-N-Out Costume ($22, Amazon)
5. Boxed baby Barbie costume
Hi, Barbie! You’ll have to pay (pretty handsomely) for this wonderful newborn “Barbie costume” — it’s actually a wooden photography prop. But ‘Barbie’ fans gotta do what ‘Barbie’ fans gotta do.
Where to buy: Infant ‘Barbie’ Photography Prop Box ($210, YouWishIWood/Etsy)
6. Baby Ursula costume
While they may not keep the wig on for long, this costume sure is a cool nod to the newest “Little Mermaid” movie.
Where to buy: Baby Ursula ($25, Target)
7. Baby shrimp costume
Whether they’re going to be pushed around in a stroller or toddle around, this shrimp baby costume is beyond.
Where to buy: Baby shrimp costume ($30+, HalloweenCostumes.com)
8. Sugar skull sweetie costume
Whether you’re celebrating Halloween or Dia de los Muertos (or both!), this costume is a festive delights.
Where to buy: Baby Sugar Skull Sweetie ($13, Party City)
9. Baby hummingbird costume
The tiny beak! The golden “feathery” breast! The ruby-red throat! We’re all a-flutter for this sweet little baby costume.
Where to buy: Hummingbird Infant Costume ($25, Toynk)
10. Dottie from “A League of Their Own”
Whether you loved the original or prefer the newer “A League of Their Own” TV series, here’s the costume of the year for baseball fans — and their babies.
Where to buy: Dottie from “A League of Their Own” Costume ($30, HalloweenCostumes.com)
11. Baby flower costume
Of course, any baby looks adorable in pretty much any Halloween costume. But seeing little one’s face as the center of a flower takes things to a new level, if you ask us.
Where to buy: Flower Costume ($30, HalloweenCostumes.com)
12. Baby avocado costume
Baby’s first food or baby’s first costume? We say both!
Where to buy: Avocado Costume ($31, Fearless Apparel)
13. Bat costume
Whether baby stays up or sleeps all the way through Halloween this year, this costume will guarantee you have an adorable bat in the house.
Where to buy: Bat Costume ($40, Fun.com)
14. Bumble bee costume
It’s only a matter of time before your little one is buzzing around like a busy bee. Why not get the ball rolling now?
Where to buy: Bumble Bee Costume ($30, HalloweenCostumes.com)
15. Baby dog costume
It’s a little pricey, but this super-plush puppy costume is a guaranteed slam dunk.
Where to buy: Dog Costume ($70, Pottery Barn Kids)
16. Superman costume
It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s Super (adorable!) Baby!
Where to buy: Superman Bunting Costume ($20, Toynk Toys)
17. Elmer the Patchwork Elephant
Fans of Elmer books will love this colorful cotton costume. Those ears though.
Where to buy: Elmer Costume (60, Bigamart)
18. Pikachu costume
Pika, pika! Older siblings (and parents) will love seeing little ones in this super cute Pokémon costume.
Where to buy: Pikachu costume ($35, Spirit Halloween)
19. The Pope
Holy cuteness! Amen.
Where to buy: Baby Pope Costume ($28, Walmart)
20. Baby astronaut costume
Suit baby up and then go out and shoot for the stars — the twinkly stars of a lovely Halloween night in your backyard, that is. In bed by 8 p.m.
Where to buy: Astronaut Suit ($25, Amazon)
21. Banana costume
This ridiculously adorable banana costume is sure to keep baby snug and cozy for any outside festivities this year.
Where to buy: Banana Bunting Costume ($25, HalloweenCostumes.com)
22. Strawberry costume
Any baby would look super cute in this scrumptious strawberry costume.
Where to buy: Dress Up America Baby Strawberry Costume ($35, Target)
23. Baby flamingo costume
This costume is the perfect ode to everyone’s favorite flamboyant feathery bird (and kitschy lawn ornament).
Where to buy: Baby Flamingo Halloween Costume ($69, Pottery Barn Kids)
24. Baby ballot costume
Both cute and timely! This cute ballot box costume will exactly zero parties divided on the platform on which they’re running: Adorableness.
Where to buy: Ballot box costume ($47, Pottery Barn)
25. Stay Puft costume
We implore you, if your baby is walking, please, please get this Stay Puft Marshmallow Man costume. Cuteness level off the charts.
Where to buy: Stay Puft costume ($53, Target)