{"id":6369,"date":"2020-10-19T11:03:08","date_gmt":"2020-10-19T10:03:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/?p=6369"},"modified":"2024-09-24T14:38:34","modified_gmt":"2024-09-24T13:38:34","slug":"kids-halloween-costumes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/kids-halloween-costumes\/","title":{"rendered":"10 of the best kids Halloween costume ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"

While adults may enjoy Halloween, let\u2019s be real \u2013 this holiday is all about the kids. Going door to door trick-or-treating and seeing your friends in their spookiest getup is a beloved childhood tradition, and these memories will be with them long after all of the candy is eaten.<\/p>\n

Whether trick-or-treating goes ahead this year or not, your little ghouls can still dress to impress with some of these awesome alternative kids Halloween costumes. Alternatively, if you want to make something that the whole household can get involved with, be sure to check out our other blog full of family costume ideas for Halloween<\/a>.<\/p>\n

But without further ado, onto the best kids Halloween costumes that we reckon will go down a treat (or trick – whatever you prefer!)<\/p>\n

Halloween costume ideas for kids<\/h2>\n

Whether you need a great spooky idea, something appropriate for school, or just a last-minute costume you can make with what you\u2019ve got in your house, here are some Halloween costume ideas for kids of all ages.<\/p>\n

Wind-up doll<\/h3>\n

This is a creative idea for a kid\u2019s Halloween costume that doesn\u2019t need a lot of preparation \u2013 so great for last minute parties! For the classic wind-up doll, draw a key onto stiff cardboard, cut it out and paint it gold, punching holes for some string to hold it on. Then pick out a doll-appropriate outfit \u2013 a fluffy pink dress, or shorts with stripy socks and a button-up shirt. Put your little spook\u2019s hair up into neat ponytails or slick down to look painted-on, then draw on some bright red round cheeks, overexaggerated eyelashes, and thin curved eyebrows.<\/p>\n

You can easily make this costume spookier \u2013 just add some white face paint before the cheeks, and draw on some creepy \u2018cracks\u2019 with black eyeliner. Perfect for if you need a kid\u2019s Halloween costume that will work during the day at school, and then for trick-or-treating later on!<\/p>\n

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Wicked queen<\/h3>\n

Take a leaf out of Angelina Jolie\u2019s book and create a spooky-yet-stylish take on her costume from the 2014 film Maleficent \u2013 little girls will love sweeping about in the dramatic cape and high collar, and the iconic horns will make a statement while you\u2019re trick-or-treating!<\/p>\n

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Edward Scissorhands<\/h3>\n

Channel the iconic look from the 1990 film \u2013 this is a cute, spooky costume that\u2019s bound to get some big smiles (and maybe a few extra sweets) from grown ups on the trick-or-treat route. Create Edward\u2019s costume yourself with black clothes and some belts, or you can always buy an official costume. Just make sure you don\u2019t send your kids out with\u00a0real\u00a0scissors taped to their hands! Recreate the look with cardboard, metallic paint and some pushpins.<\/p>\n

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Creepy clown<\/h3>\n

A classic clown outfit always looks cute on a kid \u2013 but if you want to up the scare factor, choose a design that\u2019s a little closer to Pennywise, the dancing clown from the hit movie IT. The white face and memorable red makeup should be easy enough for you to draw on with face paint \u2013 just make sure they\u2019ve got a red balloon to really complete the look.<\/p>\n

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Barbie<\/h3>\n

Not every outfit needs to be scary, so if your child absolutely adores the empowering 2023 box-office hit or is obsessed with the dolls and toys and wants to get all dressed-up this Halloween, there are countless Barbie outfits to choose from. Another great part about this idea is that you can probably also easily pull something together without having to buy an official costume by either making your own Barbie box from cardboard or simply wearing an all-pink outfit!<\/p>\n

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Halloween costume ideas for babies and toddlers<\/h2>\n

Children\u2019s Halloween costumes for babies and toddlers usually stay on the cute and cuddly side of Halloween \u2013 so here are a few non-terrifying but still adorable options aside from the usual witch\/pumpkin\/black cat options.<\/p>\n

Spider-child<\/h3>\n

Dress up your little one as a Spider-Man or Woman \u2013 and no, we don\u2019t mean the costumed Marvel superhero. Get inventive and create a spider costume for your little one using some spare black tights, filled with stuffing and sewn onto a matching black onesie. This kids Halloween costume is especially effective if your child hasn\u2019t reached the walking stage yet \u2013 those extra four legs somehow look extra spooky when they\u2019re crawling about on the floor.<\/p>\n

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Baby shark<\/h3>\n

We know as soon as you read those words, you heard the infernal, impossibly catchy tune in your head. And while any parent probably knows the curse of Baby Shark, the fact is kids still love those colourful little sharks \u2013 so pick up an official Baby Shark costume, and your little one is sure to be delighted. And those teeth look appropriately sharp for Halloween \u2013 so let them sing and scare to their hearts\u2019 content this October 31st.<\/p>\n

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Little old me<\/h3>\n

Less scary, but one Halloween costume for kids that they\u2019re bound to love is turning them into their future aged selves. Dust baby powder in their hair to make it grey, and let them pick out a grandparent-appropriate outfit \u2013 bonus points for house slippers, or fake dentures. If your little one is still not too steady walking, turn their walker into a zimmer frame! You can even make safe, temporary wrinkles \u2013 get your little ones to scrunch up their faces and apply diluted PVA glue. Once it dries, dust with face powder and boom \u2013 instant wrinkles. (Ah, if only real wrinkles peeled off at the end of the day).<\/p>\n

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Dinosaur<\/h3>\n

If your little one thinks dinosaurs are super cool, and probably a little bit scary, then dressing them up in a dino costume could be perfect! Plus, given that these prehistoric creatures come in all shapes and sizes, it\u2019s an easy outfit to get right if you\u2019re making it yourself \u2013 all you need is a green-toned onesie (or matching hoodie and pants) and once you\u2019ve added a tail and some spikes, you should be done. The only thing left is to get your little one practicing their best roar to really get into character!<\/p>\n

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Pumpkin<\/h3>\n

A true symbol of the Halloween season, your toddler will look super gourd in a bright orange pumpkin (or jack-o-lantern) outfit. And if you\u2019re hoping to make it yourself, there are lots of tutorials online that will be able to help you achieve the perfect pumpkin look \u2013 for instance, check out Heather Handmade\u2019s instructions<\/a>. The plump pumpkin shape is adorable, but you can also opt for a simpler onesie\/t-shirt option if you\u2019re struggling.<\/p>\n

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Whether you enjoy a virtual Halloween get together, or a pumpkin trail you can enjoy safely as a family, make sure your kids are the best dressed there with our inventive kids Halloween costume ideas.<\/p>\n

Of course, you don\u2019t need to have a little one with you to dress-up, which is why we\u2019ve also pulled together our thoughts on the best Halloween outfits for adults<\/a>. After all, grown ups can also have some skele-fun!<\/p>\n

For more frightfully fun articles, including boo-tiful Halloween cake inspiration<\/a> and cheap Halloween party ideas<\/a>, head on over to the rest of the thortful blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n

And if you\u2019re really planning on going big this October 31st, be sure to check out our collection of spooky and funny Halloween cards<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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