Babies can’t choose their own Halloween costumes (although they may refuse to wear them), so it’s up to parents to pick out a newborn costume or baby costume for their little one. An infant’s Halloween costume say more about the interest of the parents that anything else. What nine-month-old would choose to dress as Princess Leia from Star Wars?
Indulging the whims of parents of young infants, online retailers understand the fun of dressing up a Halloween baby and offer an impressive array of infant Halloween costumes, for newborns and older infants.
Following are some of the cutest and cleverest infant costumes online.
Star Wars Darth Vader, Princess Leia, R2-D2, and Yoda Baby Costumes
Parents can live their ultimate geek fantasy by dressing their little ones in the guise of iconic characters from the Star Wars movies. The adorable Little Star Wars Costumes from ThinkGeek transform the youngest earthlings into Darth Vader, Princess Leia, R2-D2, and Yoda with comfortable polyester and fleece outfits and headpieces. Available in newborn, infant, and toddler sizes. Washable by hand. Price: $19.99. Shipping varies.
Handmade Newborn Ladybug Costume Kit
Buyers of the DIY Ladybug Costume Kit from V ictoriaelizabethqoc’s Etsy store make the final assembly of pre-cut and measured materials to create a cute-as-a-bug infant Halloween costume. The kit, which fits babies from three to 12 months, comes with a stretchy black shirt and instructions and materials to make a set of wings, a tutu, and antennae. Price: $20. Shipping is $5.
Handmade Baby Poodle Skirt
Your baby will rock around the clock with the Handmade Baby 1950s Poodle Skirt from Hip Hop 50’s Shop’s Etsy store. The full circle poodle skirt is crafted from acrylic felt and keeps its fun shape through the sturdy fabric and from the gathered elastic waist. A poodle appliqué and dog leash grace the front of the skirt. Sizes: 6 to 36 months. Price: $13.99. Shipping is $4.
Discount Halloween Infant Lion Costume
A full mane a soft fabric turns a cute infant into a loveable lion with the Infant/Toddler Lion Costume from Buycostumes.com. The costume includes a shimmery polyester jumpsuit, which sports a fierce little tail, and a separate bonnet with ears and a fluffy mane. Price: $16.49. Shipping is $4.99.
Strawberry Baby Halloween Costume
The plump Strawberry Baby Halloween Costume from Overstock.com not only looks deliciously cute, but also snaps at the bottom for easy diaper changes. The polyester bubble-style bodysuit and hat with hook-and-loop closures comes in sizes 0 to 6 months, 6 to 12 months, and 12 to 24 months. Price: $28.99. Shipping is $2.95.
Infant Halloween Costume Safety
For older infants who are just starting to walk or taking off at a sprint, Halloween costumes should be well fitting, with no capes or decorations that drag on the ground. Secure head scarves, wigs, and hats securely so they don’t impair vision.
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