The best Halloween costumes for kids

Best Halloween costumes

by Samantha Ball |
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It's almost that time of year again when you need to start browsing for the best Halloween costumes for your little one. Whether you're choosing to go all out with a spooky look, or opting for a cuter costume like a Disney Halloween costume, there are so many choices to choose from.

Whether it's your first Halloween as a parent or you're a seasoned Trick or Treater, there are lots of different Halloween costumes and styles for your little one to choose, from the spookiest toddler ghost costumes to your child's favourite TV characters.

If you have a Halloween face paint idea in mind too, you can skip the costumes that come with masks and give your child a more unique Halloween look.

Best Halloween costumes for kids at a glance

Best simple Halloween costumes for kids: Savlot Toddler Ghost Costume - buy here on Amazon.
Best Halloween costumes for kids for twins: Ketchup and Mustard Costume - buy here on Amazon.
Best wizard Halloween costumes for kids: Harry Potter Gryffindor Deluxe Costume - buy here on Amazon.
Best Bluey themed Halloween costumes for kids: Bluey Dracula Halloween Fancy Dress Costume - buy here on George at ASDA.

The best Halloween costumes don't just need to be scary either, you can opt for the nicer baby pumpkin costumes or even just a Halloween themed T-shirt. If you're still unsure of what Halloween costumes to choose this year, we've picked our favourite costume ideas for 2023.

Best baby pumpkin Halloween costumes for kids

Description

Perfect for pumpkin picking or Halloween parties, the Halloween Pumpkin Costume is simply too cute not to dress your little one in and would look perfect with some pumpkin face paint. Featuring a beret-style pumpkin hat, cute elasticated orange boots and a pull-over pumpkin costume, the outfit is a fleeced material to keep them extra warm in the cool autumn weather.

One review said: "I bought this costume for my 9 month old girl’s first Halloween. She loved it so much & wore it for a couple of days to get the most out of it! She’s quite petite for her age so it might even do as a T-shirt next Halloween… or as an outfit for her teddy. The hat sits really nicely as a little beret, the boots are elastic so stay on well. The little sprout on the top of the hat is a really nice touch. Overall very happy with the product!"

Pros

  • Pull on pumpkin costume with hat
  • Can be worn over clothes

Cons

  • Tights and underlayer bodysuit not included

Best simple Halloween costumes for kids

Description

We think this cape looks super comfy and we wish it came in grown-up sizes. Unlike other outfits, this one comes in arrange of different designs, so you could purchase one each for their whole friendship group to wear to a party or nursery. How cute!

**One reviewer said: "**It’s perfect for my 3 year old grandson as it's soft and comfortable with a good fit and it can be worn over coat as it's a good size." Another reviewer said: "This outfit is really warm and so soft. Looks brilliant too."

Pros

  • Various ghost faces to choose from
  • Hood attached

Cons

  • Size options could be more varied

Best spider Halloween costumes for kids

Description

The Kids Little Spider Halloween Costume is a simple yet great costume for children. Available in a broad range of sizes, the costume is a jumpsuit with fastenings at the back. It has striped sleeves that match the six 3D spider legs.

One buyer wrote: "Good quality, and the felt spider legs survived a whole day of play at nursery!" Another customer said: "Perfect Halloween outfit. It's a great material and sizing is true to fit"

Pros

  • Jumpsuit means normal clothes can be worn underneath
  • 3D spider legs

Cons

  • Hand wash only

Best Halloween costumes for kids bat onesie

Description

The sweetest Halloween Bat All-in-One and Hat Set for babies! This bat onesie is perfect for your baby, with detachable Velcro wings and even a bat-faced hat for the complete look. It has popper fastenings as well for quick changes. The all-in-one is also made from cotton, meaning it's soft and gentle on skin.

Pros

  • Detachable wings and cute hat
  • Broad range of sizes up to 18 months

Cons

  • No onsite reviews

Best Halloween costumes for kids for twins

Description

If you have twins, this is the best costume you could pick. This funny take on condiments gives you a mini baby ketchup and baby mustard. The Ketchup and Mustard Costume are also available in other condiments, and make a great alternative to your typical costumes, as they are a baby-grow design.

One reviewer said: "I purchased this for Halloween, washed really well, much better quality than we expected." Another buyer wrote: "This is by far the cutest twin set by far my boys are going to look so cute I can't wait. The product itself is soft and very good quality."

Pros

  • Great for twins
  • Unique costume idea

Cons

  • Only available in sizes up to 12 months

Best pumpkin dress Halloween costumes for kids

Best Halloween costumes Pumpkin Dress Fancy Dress Costume
Price: £12.99

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Description

This adorable Pumpkin Dress Fancy Dress Costume has poppers on the shoulder for easy dressing, and it even has a built-in bodysuit. Not your typical baby pumpkin outfit, but paired with some tights and it makes a gorgeous little costume that's perfect for Halloween parties or a pumpkin patch.

One customer said: "Perfect for Halloween. The colour is lovely and bright and there is slight gold flecks in the skirt part which is perfect for Halloween parties. Not only is the dress perfect for now but being 2-4 it should last for next Halloween as well."

Pros

  • Popper fastening for easy dressing
  • Built in bodysuit

Cons

  • Some mentioned it fits big, so might be too big for some

Best bat Halloween costumes for kids

Description

It’s not the scariest costume, but how adorable is this Baby Bat Costume? The headpiece is separate from the bodysuit so if your baby gets a little warm you can easily take it off. There are also grip soles on the feet too, to help make crawling and walking easier.

One reviewer said: "My son is going to look so cute for Halloween! Very nice material and 3 strips of Velcro to hold the wings on so those bad boys aren’t coming off!" Another customer wrote: "Bought this for my 3 year old son. It looked great on him, the wings were a little bit mis-shapen and didn’t sit quite right but otherwise the costume was fab!"

Pros

  • Detachable wings and head piece
  • Grip soles on the foeet

Cons

  • Some mentioned they cut the feet off to make it more comfortable

Best skeleton Halloween costumes for kids

Description

The Unisex Skeleton Jumpsuit is perfect for boys and girls wanting to dress up as a skeleton this Halloween. It's an all-in-one design, so it could be worth sizing up to allow for an extra layer of clothing underneath, so that your child is warmer.

One writer said: "Good little costume, I like it. The fabric could do with being a bit thicker considering it's for Halloween and it's not particularly warm here! But my boy was happy enough to wear a long sleeved T-shirt underneath and his sisters leggings"

Pros

  • All in one design
  • Hook and loop fastening

Cons

  • Masks/face paint not included

Best PAW Patrol Halloween costumes for kids

Best Halloween costumes for kids Chase Costume
Price: $38.21

Description

Calling all PAW Patrol fans! This Chase Costume can easily be worn over clothes, and makes the perfect costume for children who are fans of the hit TV series. It's a Velcro design so that it's easy to fasten up, and it even comes with a Chase mask.

One buyer wrote: "Looks just like the picture. Good fit. My boy is tall and there was plenty of room. Easy to put on over his clothes and he loves it!" Another customer wrote: "Bought this for my nephews birthday and as soon as he opened it he had to wear it, he loves PAW Patrol and this was the perfect gift"

Pros

  • Perfect for Chase fans
  • Can be worn over clothes

Cons

  • Mask strap isn't adjustable

Best wizard Halloween costumes for kids

Description

Perfect for wizards and witches, this Harry Potter Gryffindor Deluxe Robe Childs Costume is great, as it can just be worn over normal clothes. It has a Velcro fastening at the front of the cape and also comes with a lightweight wand for casting magic spells. It has a red satin lining, with the outside of the cape feeling fleecey and cosy.

One review said: "I bought two of these for my kids for Christmas. They look great and the kids enjoyed dressing in them. I like that it is a good quality genuine item as you can see in the close up the Gryffindor badge is nicely printed and the finishing on the stitching seams is very nice and neat. The wand that comes with it is good, light weight plastic easy for the kids to safely play with but it isn’t flimsy and is also larger than I thought it would be. The red inside the cloak is more the dark red burgundy it’s meant to be and not the bright red in the picture. Overall great fun dressing as Hermione and Harry Potter, easy to put on with the Velcro fastening. They make a great gift for a Harry Potter fan"

Pros

  • Cape can be worn over normal clothes
  • Lightweight wand

Cons

  • Sponge clean only

Best Spider-man Halloween costumes for kids

Description

Spidey fans will love this costume. The Classic Spider Costume comes with a pull over face mask and an all in one jumpsuit. They both fasten with Velcro to make dressing easier too. The costume can be worn over clothes as well, so that they can keep warm when out Trick or Treating.

One review said: "Perfect! My spidey crazy little boy was so happy with his suit on his birthday, 5 years old and his little for his age so I ordered age 4 and it was perfect. It's a full suit so the gloves are a little difficult but are doable. Main thing is his happy, he loves it, always wearing it and for the price fab"

Pros

  • Can be worn over clothes
  • Full-faced mask

Cons

  • Gloves are built into suit

Best Sonic Halloween costumes for kids

Description

Your child will be collecting all the Trick or Treat sweets rather than gold coins in this Sonic The Hedgehog Children Costume. With foot loops to help keep the Sonic boot covers over your child's shoes, the costume also comes with a pair of white gloves and a Sonic mask.

One review said: "Bought this for my 7 year old grandson who loves to play dress up and he absolutely loved it. Came nicely packaged and the material was good quality as was the mask. I would say the size is a true fit as I bought him the 7-8 years and there was plenty of room in it and it wasn't too long in the body."

Pros

  • Complete Sonic look
  • Removeable gloves and mask

Cons

  • Hand wash only

Best vampire Halloween costumes for kids

Best Halloween costumes for kids Royal Vampire Costume

Rrp: $27.99

Price: $22.99

Description

With realistic detail on the dress, the Royal Vampire Costume is ideal for any little vampire. They can be a princess vampire or even a scary vampire, as the dressing styles with this dress are endless. We love the dramatic effect that the long ended sleeves give.

One review said: "Very nice costume, bought it for my costume crazy six year old. Nice fabric and well constructed." Another customer wrote: "Well made dress fits lovely top half but very long for my average height, little girl age 8"

Pros

  • Pull over vampire dress
  • Realistic detail

Cons

  • Necklace might not be suitable for younger children

Best Halloween costumes for kids

Description

Your little one will be the sweetest little witch on Halloween. Perfect for parties or Trick or Treating, the Miss Matched Witch Fancy Dress costume is a great little costume. It comes complete with multicoloured tights, a witches hat with sparkle bow and tutu styled dress.

One review said: "Beautiful little set! I'm so happy with this purchase. The set comprises of a dress, hat and stripy tights, all of which are well made and very pretty. The outfit fits as I'd expect, I got a size 3-4 for my average sized 3 year old and it fits well with a little room for growth. This is a lovely buy, a little different for the high street norm and well priced considering you get all the accessories too. Very pleased."

Pros

  • Complete outfit look
  • Cute Halloween costume

Cons

  • Shoes not included

Best zombie Halloween costumes for kids

Description

The Zombie Convict Costume comes as a top and trouser set, making it easier for little ones to dress themselves. It also has elasticated wrist cuffs, to make it easier to remove the convict chains. Complete the look with some zombie-fied face paints!

One customer wrote: "Lovely quality and looked so good on got loads of compliments on my sons Halloween outfit. I also ordered the size up in case this one was too small but fit perfectly and that was having normal trousers/long sleeve top underneath as it was cold when we went out."

Pros

  • Comes with accessories
  • It's not an all in one, like most other costumes

Cons

  • Hand wash only

Best Halloween costumes for kids

Description

This sweet Baby and Kids Little Frankie Costume is available in a variety of different sizes, making it perfect for your little one. It comes with a soft, green Frankenstein hat, and tatty looking top and trousers.

One review said: "Well made and just adorable. Everyone loves it"

Pros

  • Soft pull over hat
  • Seperate top and trousers
  • Broad sizing options

Cons

  • Head piece not suitable for small babies

Best Bluey Halloween costumes for kids

Description

Perfect for Bluey fans, this Bluey Dracula Halloween Fancy Dress Costume takes inspiration straight from an episode of the hit TV show. It can be worn as just the Bluey costume, or with the Dracula cape.

Pros

  • Detachable cape
  • All-in-one Bluey costume

Cons

  • No onsite reviews

What is the meaning of Halloween?

Halloween was historically a day to remember the dead, especially saints. On this day, people would try to get rid of spirits. People would walk around with torches to scare them off and was historically called All Hallows' Eve, the day before All Hallow's Day. Now, most people use it as an excuse to dress up, eat lots of sweets, and read spooky Halloween books for children.

When is Halloween?

Every year, Halloween falls on October 31st, which happens to be a Tuesday this year. If you're planning on taking your child Trick or Treating this year, make sure to get the Halloween essentials you need in plenty of time, to avoid missing out on the best costumes.

Samantha Ball is a Product & Lifestyle Writer for Mother&Baby and freelanced for the website for two years before joining the team full time. She's a mum of two and loves browsing for the best products and cute outfits.

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