Baby Halloween Costumes - How to Choose a Safe and Comfortable Costume

Trying to decide how to choose the best baby Halloween costumes? There are several things to consider beyond how cute the costume is:

• Comfort
• Safety
• Ease of access

Comfort Comes First for Baby

If you want to enjoy your Halloween with baby, the first thing to consider is how comfortable your baby's Halloween costume will be. Remember, babies don't understand that it is a holiday and they won't take cute pictures if they are crying.

Look for smooth, soft seams along with stretchy fabric. Also keep in mind the climate - that warm, fuzzy lion costume might be great for Minnesota, but Halloween in the southern states is often short sleeve weather. Look for something that will match the temperature in your area.

For your own convenience, make sure baby Halloween costumes allows easy access for diaper changes!

Costume Safety is Critical, too

Never sacrifice safety for cuteness when it comes to baby Halloween costumes.

Face paint, masks, and props are cute for older children, but they aren't safe for babies. Choose a costume that doesn't rely on them.

If you are traveling in your car with your baby on Halloween, make sure the costume you choose doesn't prevent you from getting baby in the car seat safely and comfortably. If the baby Halloween costume has a big tail or wings on the back, make sure these are detachable. Otherwise you may find yourself with a cranky baby.

Avoid the "What were we thinking?" syndrome

Even babies deserve some dignity, so keep in mind when you are choosing a costume that you and your child are going to be looking at those pictures for a lot of years. Since you will undoubtedly be taking pictures of baby's first Halloween, you might be safer with a classic costume such as an animal or a classic character like a princess or a pirate.