These Halloween costume ideas for kids are will induce more laughs than they will screams, making them the perfect things for little ones to wear around October 31st.
These funny costumes include everything from animals to food and inanimate objects, as well as some well-known icons from TV and movies. It's likely not a surprise to parents that Disney costumes like Maleficent and Frozen will be a hit, especially since there are tons of costumes created just for the Halloween. However, rather than opting to buy an expensive storebought costume that a child will grow out of within a few months, there are tons of great DIY costumes for kids that can be more or less assembled from things that you find around your home.
57 Halloween Costume Ideas for Kids
From Frilly Superhero Tutus to Mythical Creature Onesies:
Laura McQuarrie — Sep 30, 2014 — Life-Stages
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Hilarious Halloween Duds
These Costumes Let You Be the Life, Laugh or Death of a Party
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Baby Breakfast Costumes
TheCostumeCafe Egg with Bacon Ensemble is Adorable
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Child Muppet Garments
The Muppet EZ-On Romper is Absolutely Adorable
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Creative Infant Halloween Costumes
Tom Arma Baby Outfits
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Movie Monster Costumes
Super Cute 'Where the Wild Things Are' Outfits for Halloween
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Disheveled Iconic Halloween Wigs
The Raggedy Ann Wig is Adorable and Hand-Crafted
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Mini Rockstar Dressup
Handmade Creative Kids Halloween Costume Ideas from Etsy
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Nerdy Newborn Ensembles
Give Your Kid a Geeky Look with This R2d2 Toddler Costume
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Pop Star Infant Costumes
Go Ga-Ga Over Lady Gaga Baby Costumes
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Messy Food Baby Costumes
This Spaghetti and Meatball Costume is Adorably Appropriate
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Adorable Avain-Inspired Outfits
The Edward the Owl is a Cute Halloween Children's Costume
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Toddler Costume Gown Designs
Mayhem at the Met Ball Recreates Favorite Gala Outfits for Vogue
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Festive Pumpkin Baby Costumes
Dress Your Child Up in a Jack-O-Lantern Outfit This Halloween
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Controversial Baby Costumes
The Lady Gaga Mini-Me Collection is a Spoof for Jimmel Kimmel Live
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Ethereal Mermaid Kids Costumes
The Kids Mermaid Halloween Costume Makes Girls Feel Gorgeous
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Conehead Hairstyling Tools
These Pophead Devices Ensure You Have an Extra Wacky Hair Style
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Baby Star Wars Jumpers
The 'Darth Vader Onesie' is Absolutely Adorable
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Inked Baby Costumes
This Tattoo Onesie Offers Adult Style to Infants
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Blood-Sucking Baby Accessories
Lil'Vampire Pacifier is a Great Festive Baby Piece for Halloween
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Pumpkin Baby Costumes
10 Infant Halloween Jack o' Lanterns
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Inflatable Fish Filet Headpieces
Sanrio's Quirky Costumes Help to Introduce the Kirimi Character
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Kiddie Jedi Costumes
Let Your Child Command the Dark Side With the Darth Vader Halloween Get-Up
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Inflatable Mecha Mittens
The Giant Robot Battle Fists are Epic Cushioned Crushers
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Geeky Baby Wigs
The Princess Leia Hair Hat Will Look Adorable On Your Little One
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Sashimi Infant Outfits
This Sushi Baby Costume Emulates a Tasty Takeout Delicacy
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Kids Frozen Costumes
Etsy Shop Bits n Scraps Make Anna and Elsa Outfits by Hand
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Sunny Side Up Outfits
The Eggs and Toast Costume is Perfect for Halloween
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Vigilante Baby Costumes
The Batgirl Onesie is Perfect for a Heroic Halloween
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Freaky Baby Disguises
The 3-Armed Baby Costume is Funny and Cute
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Babies Dressed as Food
Martha Stewart's BabyBanquet
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Villain-Inspired Kiddie Clothes
Maleficent by Stella McCartney Kids is Inspired by the Disney Film
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Kid-Size Comic Book Characters
The 'Young Avengers' Ad for Target Plays to its Market
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Baby Bodybuilding Rompers
This Strongman Onesie Will Make Your Baby Look Super Buff
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Mythical Creature Onesies
This Little Mermaid Baby Sleeper is Trimmed With Shells and Scales
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Paper Craft Kids Costumes
These Paper Costumes by ‘Cox & Cox’ are Great Alternatives
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Ferocious Costume Capes
The Shark Halloween Costume Cape is an Easy Way to Dress Like a Beast
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Superhero Baby Bibs
These Heroic Bibs and Booties Turn Any Baby into a Caped Crusador
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Holiday Dinner Baby Outfits
This Turkey Onesie is Perfect for a Newborn's First Thanksgiving
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Poolside Villain Costumes
These Despicable Me Costumes are Perfect for Drying Off Tiny Minions
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Adorably Animalistic Accessories
Etsy's Simply Batty Shop's Fox Cowl is Inspired by the Forest
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Hilarious Infant Hair Hats
These Shaggy Head Warmers are Cute Baby Costume Wigs
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Geeky Baby Getups
Star Trek Starfleet Toddler Uniform Gets Rave Reviews on the Web
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Fart-Inspired Halloween Costumes
The 'Woopie Cushion Baby Bunting' Will Make Party-Goers Laugh
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Fantasy Baby Cosplays
This Jon Snow Game of Thrones Cosplay Stars an Adorable Baby
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Legless Insect-Inspired Outfits
The Picnic Ant Costume Perfect for Children’s Halloween
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Frilly Superhero Tutus
These Superhero Tutus are Perfect for Both Little and Big Superwomen
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Mythical Fairytale Disguises
The Fred Flare Magic Unicorn Mask Encourages Make Believe
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Puppet-Inspired Tutus
These Sesame Street Costumes are Funny and Feminine
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DIY Infant Dessert Ensembles
This Felt Cookie Costume Fixes as the Perfect Baby Get-Up
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Printable Galactic Masks
These Star Wars Printable Masks Feature the Movie's Favorite Characters
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Adorable Animal Jumpers
The Koala Bear Baby Onesie is Perfect for Your Babies First Halloween
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Growling Critter Costumes
These Wearable Puppets Will Paw at Your Heart
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Menacing Carnivorous Costumes
The Green Dinosaur Kids Coat Will Be a Popular Hit Beyond Halloween
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Infant Monkey Costumes
Dress Your Baby Up as a Cute Primate With These Monkey Suits
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Devilish Costume Gloves
These Halloween Gloves with Claws are Perfect for a Scary Costume
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Ghastly Kiddie Bathrobes
Your Child Can be Scarily Cute with These Ghost Towels
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Odd Urban Bird Disguises
The Pigeon Mask is Perfect for Becoming Everyone's Least Favorite Bird
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Pokémon GO Unveils Special Outfits for Pikachufor Diwali
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Beauty Explorer Day Sparks Kids' Interest in the Beauty Industry
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Allure Bridal's Newest Disney Bridal Gowns Were Inspired by Villains
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Forever 21 Celebrates Hello Kitty's 50th Birthday with a New Capsule
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Disney x lululemon Delivers Stylish Cartoon Activewear
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Disney Launches the New Pizza-Themed Disney Eats Collection
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Wendy's Limited-Edition Boo! Bag Meal Contains a Collectible Frosty Figure
Cringe-Worthy Photo Campaigns
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