Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve always loved Halloween. It’s never been about the candy or the decor for me. It has always been about dressing up. Needless to say, I could not wait until October came along for my first holiday with my baby boy. I honestly could have thought of 20 mom and baby Halloween costume ideas. But here are eight cute costumes to wear with your son. And since I’m a single mom to a baby boy and two pups, all these costumes easily work for human and fur babies.
Curious George and The (Wo)Man in the Yellow Hat Costume
Didn’t you just love Curious George as a kid? I know I did! This is such a simple parent and baby Halloween outfit idea. There are tons of baby monkey costumes. I ordered a bunch and found this one to be the softest for my son (it comes with monkey feet but he was getting a little hot). Then all you need is a yellow hat and a yellow dress or shirt for yourself.
Safari Guide and Safari Animals Costume
My son has neutral safari themed nursery. So it made me think that safari animals would be so cute for him and his furry brothers for Halloween. Instead of a traditional Halloween costume, I ordered him a giraffe onesie that he can wear in the winter. Then I ordered wild animal outfits for my dogs and my mom’s dog. As for me? I had all these items in my closet! All you really need is a utility jacket, neutral pants and a hat to be a safari guide.
Princess and the Pea costume
We called Preston baby P when he was in my belly. So it’s very fitting for him to a be a pea! His costume is so cuddly and comfortable. As for the princess? I found this super affordable tiara online that looks way more expensive than it is. And this costume is a great excuse to get some wear out of those evening gowns sitting in the back of your closet! If you don’t have any, I put some princess gown options below:
farmer and farm animals costume
This is an easy group Halloween costume idea for adults, kids, babies and animals! There are so much cute animal costumes online (I put some below that I both used and others that I love). Instead of a costume, I actually got Preston a bear onesie that he can wear all winter. And I turned it into a bunny costume but adding by brown rabbit ears from my last minute dust bunny costume from a few years back. And you probably have a plaid shirt, jeans and a hat in your closet already!
Astronaut and Galaxy costume
I had this star dress from my maternity shoot (it’s on major sale now!). So I DIY-ed a moon headband (keep scrolling to see how). You can also buy one, of course. And I turned into a galaxy with my little astronaut!
frida and her monkeys costume
I’ve dressed up as Frida before. It’s a pretty easy Halloween costume. You just pile on colorful pieces in your closet, lots of jewelry, red lips and a flower crown (I made mine with real flowers but I included some pre-made ones below). To make it a mommy and me costume, you just get monkey ears for your baby and/or dog. The canvas is actually a teether toy!
Cow jumped over the moon costume
I’ve been reading Goodnight Moon to my son every night since he was a newborn. So for our first Halloween together, I wanted a meaningful costume idea. That’s how I thought of the cow jumped over the moon. He’s wearing a cow print pajama with a hat I DIYed from a dog cow costume. But there a plenty of cute baby cow costumes. I DIYed this moon headband but you can easily buy one as well!
Royalty Costume
This is a super fashionable Halloween costume that doesn’t require much! Simply use a gown you have in your closet (if you want a new one I shared my tulle dress below), order a tiara for yourself and a crown and cloak for your baby or pup!
I hope you liked these mom and baby costume ideas!
Click here to see all my Halloween costumes over the years!
Moon headband DIY
- cut off moon from this Christmas tree topper
- tie it to this star headband
- use E600 GLUE to hold it in place
More of a star girl? One of my favorite Halloween costumes every was a shooting star. Click here to see how to recreate it!
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What a fun post! I totally get your love for dressing up on Halloween, especially with your little one. Sounds like you’re so excited for your first holiday with your baby boy, and I can’t wait to see the 8 ideas. I bet they’re all adorable and creative!
I also love Hallowween, really ANY excuse to dress up! I love Mardi Gras costume parties. One year I threw a ‘Come as your favorite previous life” themed one.
I love all of your costume ideas. You are so creative.
Your son is absolutely adorable, too.
Ooh comes as your previous life, love that!!
It sounds like you have a lot of creativity and enthusiasm for Halloween costumes, especially now that you’re celebrating it with your baby boy! It’s wonderful how you’ve incorporated personal touches and themes like Curious George, safari animals, and even literary references like Goodnight Moon into your costume ideas. These moments of dressing up can indeed create lasting memories. Enjoy making this Halloween special with your son and fur babies!
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This sounds like such a fun post! I totally get the excitement for Halloween, especially dressing up. It’s so sweet that you’re celebrating your first holiday with your baby boy. I’m excited to see the 8 costume ideas, especially since you mentioned you could have come up with 20!
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The safari guide and animal costumes are absolutely brilliant! I love how you’ve incorporated the dog into the theme too – it makes for such a cohesive and adorable family look. It reminds me of a time I tried to coordinate costumes for a group of friends and our pets; it was chaos but so much fun! For Halloween, I always lean towards themes that are easy to assemble, especially with a baby, so your ideas are spot on. I’m currently busy with my AI room designer, but seeing these creative costume ideas is definitely getting me in the Halloween spirit.
The safari guide and animal idea is fantastic! It’s so clever how you incorporated the dog into the theme too – that really elevates it from just a mom-and-baby costume to a whole family affair. I love that you focused on ideas that are relatively simple to pull off, especially with a little one to manage. For my own little guy’s first Halloween last year, we did a “Little Monster” theme, which was mostly just dressing him in fuzzy green pajamas and me wearing monster-themed earrings. Definitely less elaborate than these, but still fun!
The safari guide and animals idea is so clever! I love how you incorporated the dog costumes too; it makes it a full family affair. My little one is still too young for elaborate costumes, but I’ve been debating something simple like a little bear or a pumpkin for trick-or-treating. Seeing your ideas makes me want to go all out, even if it’s just for photos! It’s always fun to coordinate, and the safari theme feels so unique and engaging.
The safari guide and animal costumes featuring your pup are absolutely adorable! It’s such a clever idea to incorporate the whole family, including pets. I love how you’ve made them sound so approachable and easy to put together, which is key when you’re juggling baby duties. My own little one is still too small for elaborate costumes, but seeing these ideas makes me excited for future Halloweens. We did a simple ghost sheet last year, but I’m already brainstorming for next year!
The safari guide and animal costumes are just adorable! It’s a great idea for a family that has a dog too, like the one pictured. I’m always looking for ways to make Halloween feel more cohesive for everyone, and this theme hits the mark. My own family did a “Day of the Dead” theme a few years ago, and while it was visually stunning with the sugar skull makeup, it wasn’t exactly baby-friendly for my then-toddler. These ideas seem much more practical and fun for little ones. I especially like the simplicity of the lion costume.
The safari guide and animal costumes are absolutely adorable! I love how you incorporated your dog into the theme too; it really elevates the whole family vibe. It reminds me of when my little sister was a baby, and my parents dressed her up as a little bumblebee while they were the flowers. The idea of coordinating costumes, especially when there are multiple pets or little ones, is such a fun challenge. I’m always looking for ways to make Halloween feel extra special, and these ideas definitely hit the mark for practicality and cuteness.
The safari guide and animal costumes are adorable! I love how you incorporated the dog into the theme as well. It makes me think back to when my niece was a baby; we did a “Where the Wild Things Are” theme one year, and I dressed up as Max while she was one of the Wild Things. It was so much fun, and the pictures turned out amazing. It’s definitely a challenge finding costumes that are both cute for the baby and still fun for the parents to coordinate. This list gives some great inspiration!
the cow jumped over the moon idea is so sweet — reading goodnight moon every night makes it extra special. might have to borrow that one for my little guy.