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Every Halloween guide we’ve ever written, in one place — ranked by what thousands of mamas loved most. Costumes for the whole family, baby’s first Halloween photos, and a few ideas for the mama-to-be.
Halloween with a baby or toddler (or a bump!) is its own kind of magic — and its own kind of logistics. Over the years we’ve published a lot of costume guides, and this page pulls the best of them together so you can find your idea fast. They’re ordered by popularity, so the crowd favorites come first.
01. Family Halloween Costumes
Our most-loved Halloween guide by a mile — Mary Poppins, Harry Potter, the Rugrats and a science experiment gone wrong. Group ideas that work whether you’re a family of three or seven.
See all 22+ family halloween costumes →
02. Baby Halloween Costumes
Thirty-one baby costumes that survive a real evening — soft, warm, and cute enough that you’ll want the photos framed. Newborn through crawler.
See all 31+ baby halloween costumes →
03. Matching Family Halloween Costumes
For the families who commit: fully coordinated looks from the toddler to the dog, with the easy DIY versions called out.
See all 35+ matching family halloween costumes →
04. Pregnant Halloween Costumes
The bump IS the costume. Skeleton babies, basketballs, avocados and a few genuinely elegant options — all comfortable enough to wear all night.
See all 25+ pregnant halloween costumes →
05. Disney Family Halloween Costumes
Incredibles, Toy Story, Encanto and every Disney family you can cast at home. The one to open if your toddler already has a favorite.
See all 35+ disney family halloween costumes →
06. Baby Girl Halloween Costumes
Enchanting first-Halloween looks for baby girls — from tiny mushrooms to little lambs — with sizing notes for the under-ones.
See all 11+ baby girl halloween costumes →
07. Toddler Halloween Costumes
Creative toddler costumes that a toddler will actually keep on. Bonus: most of them work as dress-up long after October.
See all 21+ toddler halloween costumes →
08. Girl Toddler Halloween Costumes
Cute, quick and comfortable picks for toddler girls — the ones that photograph beautifully and don’t itch.
See all 10+ girl toddler halloween costumes →
09. Mom & Baby Halloween Costumes
Duo costumes for mama and baby — the babywearing-friendly ideas are the sleeper hit here.
See all 13+ mom & baby halloween costumes →
10. Baby Boy Halloween Costumes
Cool little costumes for baby boys, from tiny lumberjacks to the classic dinosaur, with what’s worth buying versus making.
See all 11+ baby boy halloween costumes →
11. First Halloween Baby Photo Ideas
Fifteen easy at-home photo setups for baby’s first Halloween — pumpkin patches, cozy knits and one very patient cat.
See all 15+ first halloween baby photo ideas →
12. Boy Toddler Halloween Costumes
Charming toddler-boy costumes with a few no-sew options for the week-before panic.
See all 10+ boy toddler halloween costumes →
13. Halloween Baby Shower Ideas
Expecting in the fall? Seven spooky-sweet shower themes — little boo, pumpkin patch, and a not-too-scary skeleton mama.
See all 7+ halloween baby shower ideas →
After Halloween…
The fall doesn’t end on the 31st. If you’re announcing a pregnancy this season, our Thanksgiving pregnancy announcement ideas are ready for you — and for the photos, start with what to wear for a fall family photoshoot.
