Fall is here, and with it comes cooler weather, beautiful colored leaves, and the fun of decorating homes, and people for Halloween. Children get excited about going trick or treating, and parents begin to think about costume ideas. Instead of just dressing your child up in a great costume this year, consider dressing up with your child. Matching, coordinating, or complimentary Halloween costumes are a great way to share the excitement of this holiday right along with your child or children.
Halloween Costume Ideas for Parents with Infants
If you’re the parent of an infant, there are many fun and unique Halloween costume ideas to choose from. Listed below are just a few ideas you might consider.
Mother and Child, Infant Costume Ideas:
- Virgin Mary and baby Jesus
- Dorothy and Toto
- Indian princess and baby in a papoose
- Witch and black cat
- Goldie Locks and Baby Bear
- Winnie the Pooh and Piglet
Father and Child, Infant Costume Ideas:
- Joseph and baby Jesus
- Tin Man and a munchkin
- Indian brave
- Warlock and black cat
- Papa Bear and Baby Bear
- Winnie the Pooh and Piglet
Halloween Costume Ideas for Parents with Toddlers
Mother and Child Toddler Costume Ideas:
- Bride and flower girl or ring bearer
- Fairy and a pixie
- Nun and an orphan
- Indian woman and cowboy or cowgirl
- Mother Goose and child
- Playing Card and a set of dice (perfect costume if there is more than one child)
- Refrigerator and stove
- Washer and dryer
Father and Child Toddler Costume Ideas:
- Groom and best man or ring bearer
- Elf and a sprite
- Priest and an orphan
- Cowboy and Indian
- Grim Reaper and a Crow
- Father time and his hourglass
- Playing card and dice (perfect costume if there is more than one child)
- Refrigerator and stove
- Washer and dryer
*Hint: Costumes that look like kitchen and laundry appliances or dice are some of the most unique. With a cardboard box, white paint, and a black magic marker, these great costumes are sure to gain many favorable comments.
Mother, Father, and Child, Costume Ideas
For couples who take their child or children trick or treating together, here is a list of a few ideas.
- Mama Bear, Papa Bear, and Baby Bear
- Dorothy, Tin Man, and Toto
- Witch, scarecrow, and black cat
- Nun, priest, and an orphan
- Indian family
- Father Time, Mother Nature, and an hourglass
- Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, and an Elf
- Domino's
Halloween Costume Fun for the Whole Family
Planning a trick or treat outing with your child or children can be even more fun and memorable when the whole family is dressed in costume. Be creative, many potential costumes may be hiding in your closet, just waiting for the chance to be transformed into fun and unique Halloween wear.
Kelly Dupree - My love of animals, especially cats, and my interest in science has led to a serious passion to write well researched articles.
