A first Halloween is mostly about a few photos, a short walk and a baby who stays happy long enough for both. When I style baby costumes, I start from the outfit he'd nap in anyway: a cotton romper, footed pajamas or a fleece bunting, then add the character with felt, a soft hat and the right socks. That keeps diaper changes quick and means most of the pieces get worn again in November. My rules are short and I never bend them. Nothing loose near the nose or mouth, no cords or small buttons, no hard props, and every decoration stitched on rather than glued, with an adult watching whenever tails or wings are on. Below are forty looks for little boys built that way, from animals and tiny tradesmen to food jokes and a garden gnome.
Harness Straps and Puffy Costumes Don't Mix
Most baby costumes are fleece, sherpa or quilted, and that's a problem in the car. Car seat harness straps need to sit snug against his body, and a thick bunting or padded suit squashes flat under force, leaving the straps loose. So I dress babies in the thin layer for the drive, meaning the romper, leggings and socks, and put on the hood, shell, tail or bunting once we arrive. If he needs warmth on the way, a blanket goes over the buckled harness, never under it.
Naps follow the same rule. Hats, wings, shells and padded panels all come off before he goes into a crib or bassinet, even for twenty minutes. If he falls asleep in the carrier mid-party, I take the cap off first and check nothing has ridden up near his face.
Stitching Felt Faces So They Survive a Tug
Many of these looks are a plain romper plus felt, and the attachment is where homemade baby costumes fail. Fabric glue and iron-on adhesive hold for photos, then the edges lift after a wash or a few minutes of chewing, and a loose felt eye is small enough to end up in his mouth. I hand-sew every piece with a small running stitch just inside the edge, or run a zigzag round it on the machine.
- Wash and dry the romper before you sew anything on, so it doesn't shrink later and pucker under the felt.
- Use wool-blend felt if you can find it. Cheap acrylic felt pills and stretches out of shape after one wash.
- Skip buttons, sequins, pom-poms and googly eyes. Embroider eyes or cut them from felt instead.
- Give each piece a firm pull once it's on. If an edge lifts, stitch it again before he wears it.
1. Baby Pumpkin Halloween Costume
Orange is the easiest color to find in baby clothes in October, which is half the reason the pumpkin stays popular. I build it on an orange cotton romper or footed pajamas and hand-stitch black felt eyes and a mouth to the front; fabric glue looks fine on day one and starts lifting at the corners after a single wash. A soft green cap with a short fabric stem finishes the top and keeps his hair tucked away, and no makeup is needed. Green socks or orange fleece booties go on the feet. For pictures I set a small plush pumpkin beside him rather than handing him a real one, which is heavy and has a stem babies go straight for. It's a cozy pick for cool evenings and stroller walks.
2. Baby Dinosaur Halloween Costume
Look closely at the spikes before you buy a dinosaur suit. On a good one they're padded fabric that folds flat when he lies back or sits in a bouncer; stiff, firmly stuffed spikes push his head forward and he'll fuss within minutes. Pick a soft green hooded jumpsuit with snaps or a zipper around the diaper area, let the hood's embroidered face do the character work instead of face paint, and add claw booties for warm feet. A plush dinosaur egg makes a sweet photo prop with an adult close by. Aim for friendly rather than fierce. A toothy hood just looks odd on a seven-month-old.
3. Baby Lion Halloween Costume
A lion mane frames round cheeks better than any other hood, but long shaggy faux fur sheds fibers straight into a baby's mouth, so I look for a mane made from fleece loops or short-pile fabric. Begin with a tan fleece romper, or a long-sleeve bodysuit with matching leggings, and a soft hood with rounded ears, the mane sitting well back from his eyes and mouth. His hair can stay under the roomy hood. He doesn't need makeup. I'd leave cheek color off a baby altogether, and if a caregiver does want a touch, use a product made for babies and test a dab on his arm first. Tan paw booties and a short tail that can't tangle finish him, and a soft safari mat sets the photo. Fleece keeps him warm in the stroller on a chilly night.
4. Baby Teddy Bear Halloween Costume
Sherpa is the right fabric for a teddy bear because it reads as fur in photos without shedding the way long-pile faux fur does. I'd choose a brown sherpa romper with a roomy hood, round ears and an embroidered belly patch, then check the closure: front snaps or a long zipper means you change a diaper without taking the whole bear off. Leave a little hair showing at the hood edge and skip makeup. Brown mittens can suggest paws, though most babies pull them off within minutes, so treat them as a photo extra. Nonslip booties help once he's pulling up to stand. Add a plush bow stitched firmly at the neck, sit him in front of a row of stuffed animals, and you have a toy-shelf scene with no props in his hands.
5. Baby Fox Halloween Costume
A fox reads from orange plus a white chest; the ears and tail are bonuses. Start with an orange cotton romper with a white chest panel and a hood with pointed ears, and if it has a tail, squeeze it. You want a short padded tail that squashes when he sits, not one stuffed firm. Tuck his hair under the hood and leave his skin bare, since baby skin reacts to face paint far more easily than ours. White mittens and orange leggings carry the colors down. Booties with a soft cuff stay on better than ones with tight elastic, which leaves red rings on chubby ankles. Scatter a few felt leaves for photos and it suits an outdoor fall picture as easily as a living-room party.
6. Baby Owl Halloween Costume
Owls are where I'd actually get the sewing machine out. Layered felt feathers on a brown or gray bodysuit give real texture, but every layer of felt adds warmth, so I stitch the feathers only across the chest and upper sleeves and keep the back plain where he lies down. Keep the wings short so his arms move freely. A soft cap carries the face: round felt eyes, a small fabric beak and two ear tufts sitting above his forehead, with his hair underneath and no makeup. Striped leggings and brown booties stand in for talons. A plush tree-stump pillow is a supervised photo prop only, never something to leave him propped on.
7. Baby Penguin Halloween Costume
This is the one I suggest for newborns, because it's pure color blocking. A black hooded romper with a white oval belly does nearly all the work. Small fabric flippers along the sleeves should stop short of his hands, and the little orange beak belongs on the hood above his forehead. Let his hair peek out at the hood edge and keep his face bare. Orange socks or fleece booties make the feet, and a plush snowball or soft blue blanket finishes a supervised photo. With nothing sticking out, it suits sitters and crawlers just as well.
8. Baby Bumblebee Halloween Costume
Stripes and antennae are the whole bee, so the antennae get the most thought. I use short, bendy ones with a soft padded tip. Pipe cleaners hide a wire end that can work through the fabric, so they never go on a baby hat. A yellow and black striped cotton romper with snaps along the legs is the base, under a lightweight black cap with his hair tucked in and no makeup. Sheer or felt wings should lie flat against his back, small enough that he can lie down or ride in the stroller without crushing them. Black leggings and yellow booties finish the stripes. Hold a plush flower beside him for photos, and if a parent wants to join in, a flower or beekeeper outfit makes an easy partner.
9. Baby Ladybug Halloween Costume
Ladybugs get filed under girls' costumes, but red with black spots looks bold on any baby. I sew black felt circles onto a soft red romper with a running stitch around each edge, so curious fingers can't peel a spot off. A black cotton cap with two short padded antennae covers his hair, and the spots carry the theme without any makeup. Put the rounded wings on snaps so they come off for the car seat, where they'd only crumple. Black socks, leggings and soft booties go underneath, and a plush green leaf works as a photo accessory. The romper is light, so on a cold October evening I'd layer a thermal bodysuit under it.
10. Baby Shark Halloween Costume
Shark suits come in two moods, and for a baby I'd always pick the goofy one. A blue or gray hooded romper with a white belly and a soft back fin is the base. Embroidered eyes and flexible felt teeth around the outer edge of the hood keep his face clear, his hair tucks inside, and there's no makeup. Fin mittens are cute for one photo, then come off so he can grab and crawl. Gray leggings and padded blue booties go underneath. A plush fish beats hard ocean decorations as a prop, and the loose cut leaves room for kicking and quick diaper changes.
11. Baby Octopus Halloween Costume
Tentacle placement decides whether an octopus works. I stitch several short, light fabric tentacles to a padded waist piece around his sides and front, never underneath where he'd sit on them, and I never put wire inside to make them curl. A purple or blue long-sleeve bodysuit with matching leggings is the base, and a cap with big embroidered eyes becomes the head, so no makeup. Plain socks or booties disappear into the color. Set him on a pale blue play mat for a supervised underwater photo. It's best for a baby who sits steadily, because the tentacles fan out around him and show off the shape. A crawler just drags them along.
12. Baby Frog Halloween Costume
Pick the frog for a baby who never stops moving, as long as the green romper has real stretch. Look for a lighter belly panel and a soft hood or cap with rounded eyes that sit above his forehead. Tuck his hair in and skip makeup. Webbed mittens are optional and should be short and easy to slip off. The part that matters for an early walker on a wood floor is the feet, so choose frog booties with nonslip soles. A plush lily pad makes a cute supervised prop. Avoid stiff foam eyes, which dig in when he lies down; soft stuffed ones simply flatten. It handles a home party or a short walk round the block.
13. Baby Turtle Halloween Costume
The quilted shell makes the turtle, and I make it removable every time. A green long-sleeve bodysuit and matching footed pants go under a lightweight oval shell of quilted fabric held on with soft straps; the quilting lines give the shell pattern without any stiff layer. Take it off before the stroller or car seat. A green cap with small embroidered eyes frames his face, and color blocking replaces makeup. Green mittens and soft booties become turtle feet, and a plush lettuce leaf beside him is a funny photo detail. Crawlers are the ideal wearers, since the shell stays on show as they cross the floor.
14. Baby Snail Halloween Costume
A snail is the obvious joke for a baby who's only just started crawling. Use a beige, tan or pale green romper that fits over a diaper without pulling. I make the spiral shell from quilted fabric, stitch the spiral line through in a contrast thread, and attach it with soft removable straps. Never use wire or heavy cardboard, which creases and digs in. A snug cap with two short padded feelers above the forehead and a bare face finish the head. Matching leggings and beige booties keep the colors tidy, and a plush mushroom with no loose bits makes a whimsical photo prop. Shell off for the car and for naps.
15. Baby Caterpillar Halloween Costume
Choose one striped romper rather than building segments, because a caterpillar made of stuffed rings stops a baby rolling. A green, yellow and blue stripe with a rounded cut already gives the shape. I add a few soft fabric circles along the sides to suggest body segments, flat enough that he can still roll and crawl. A matching cap with two tiny padded antennae and embroidered features sits above his hair, and nothing attaches near his mouth. Green socks and flexible booties finish it, and a large plush leaf in photos keeps the garden theme going. Breathable cotton matters here, since thick foam turns a warm living room into a sauna. Older siblings can join as butterflies or garden bugs.
16. Baby Monkey Halloween Costume
Monkey suits are easy to find and easy to wear, which is why I suggest them to parents who want zero sewing. Look for a soft brown romper with a tan chest panel and snaps along the legs, plus a rounded hood with ears and a little tuft on top that leaves his hair comfortable underneath. The embroidered hood replaces face paint. A short fabric tail should be flexible and comes off before the car seat. Brown paw mittens and matching booties cover hands and feet. If you add a plush banana for photos, pick one far too big to fit in his mouth. He can crawl, sit and be carried in it all evening.
17. Baby Cow Halloween Costume
Before I buy a cow suit I run a hand over the patches. Printed spots never peel; appliqué spots need stitching all the way round. A cotton or fleece footed romper with a pale pink belly panel and a hood with rounded ears, small fabric horns and an embroidered nose is the whole costume. Tuck his hair inside and skip makeup. A short padded tail shouldn't get in the way of sitting. Black mittens and hoof booties finish him, and a plush milk bottle or hay-colored blanket sets the photo. Fleece runs warm, so this is a good one for chilly evenings, with parents and older siblings coming as farmers.
18. Baby Chicken Halloween Costume
Fabric fringe is the right stand-in for feathers. Real feathers shed, tickle and end up in his mouth, while rows of stitched fleece or cotton fringe give the same fluffy look and survive the wash. A yellow romper is the base, with fringe around the chest and arms. Watch the neckline as you add rows, because fringe that bunches at the collar rubs a baby's chin raw. A yellow cap with a small red fabric comb covers his head, and he needs no makeup. Orange leggings and padded orange booties make chicken feet with no hard claws. Sit a plush egg beside him for photos and the rest of the family can come as the barnyard.
19. Baby Puppy Halloween Costume
Puppy is the most personal costume here, because you can match it to your own dog. Start with a brown, cream or spotted footed pajama set, then a lightweight hood with floppy ears stitched on firmly and embroidered features well clear of his eyes. His hair stays underneath and his face stays bare. If you add a collar, it has to be loose fabric with a big soft name tag and no metal ring or bell, and I'd only have it on for photos. Attach a short padded tail and finish with nonslip paw booties. A large plush ball is the prop.
20. Baby Skunk Halloween Costume
The broad white stripe down the back makes a skunk read from behind, which helps when he's in a carrier facing you. Use a black hooded romper and stitch on a wide white fabric stripe; I'd avoid fabric paint on fleece, since it dries stiff and cracks. Small rounded ears on the hood leave plenty of space around his hair and face. A fluffy tail gives the silhouette but needs to be short, light and removable before the car seat. No makeup. Black mittens and booties keep it monochrome, and a few plush leaves dress the photo spot. Because it's a simple romper, diaper changes stay easy through a short outing.
21. Baby Astronaut Halloween Costume
Baby astronaut costumes usually go wrong at the helmet. A rigid helmet or clear plastic visor is too heavy and closes off his face, so I swap it for a soft fabric helmet cap that frames his face and leaves it fully visible. A white cotton jumpsuit with gray panels and stitched mission-style patches without brand logos is the base, with silver trim for the space-age finish and no makeup. White mittens and padded silver booties complete the uniform. A plush moon or toy rocket is the supervised photo prop. Leave out backpacks and dangling cords, and look for leg snaps so diaper changes don't mean undressing him.
22. Baby Firefighter Halloween Costume
Red is everything for a tiny firefighter. A red cotton jumpsuit with gray ribbon across the chest and legs stands in for reflective tape, and I sew that ribbon down along both edges; stitched only through the middle, it curls after a wash. A soft fabric fire hat can sit loosely over his hair as long as it doesn't slide over his eyes, and it comes off for travel. A detachable black belt works if it's wide, soft and buckle-free. No makeup. Black socks and booties pass for work boots, and a plush fire truck is a far safer prop than anything that looks like real equipment.
23. Baby Construction Worker Halloween Costume
Overall straps are what I check first, because loose straps slide off small shoulders and end up across a baby's neck. Choose denim overalls with secure snaps and short, soft straps, worn over a yellow long-sleeve bodysuit for warmth. A padded yellow cap stands in for a hard hat and sits above his hair. His face stays bare and real tools stay out of reach; a big plush hammer or soft block sits beside him for photos instead. Brown socks and work-boot booties finish the outfit. If you want a tool belt, sew a wide fabric one flat onto the overalls so nothing hangs.
24. Baby Train Conductor Halloween Costume
Striped overalls carry this one, so I'd look for a classic narrow railroad stripe rather than a busy print. Put them over a white or blue long-sleeve bodysuit and add a soft conductor cap that leaves his face clear. A red neckerchief should be stitched flat to the neckline, never tied around his neck. No makeup. Dark socks and soft black booties look like work shoes, and a plush train or lightweight card ticket nearby finishes a supervised photo. Make sure the overalls open at the legs. It's my pick for babies who fuss in padded animal suits, and it all goes back into his everyday drawer afterwards.
25. Baby Farmer Halloween Costume
Denim overalls over a red plaid bodysuit is a farmer, and you probably own half of it already. Roll the cuffs only if they stay put; a loose roll catches on his knees when he crawls. A straw-colored fabric hat with a soft brim keeps anything stiff away from his face, whereas real straw scratches and cracks. No makeup. I like a small felt vegetable patch stitched onto the bib pocket rather than loose things tucked inside it. Brown socks and soft booties finish him, with a plush pumpkin, carrot or toy tractor beside him for photos. Every piece is reusable, and it pairs with cow, chicken or scarecrow costumes for the rest of the family.
26. Baby Chef Halloween Costume
A white romper with a printed double-breasted front gives you the chef jacket without real buttons. The hat is the tricky part. A tall toque topples, so I make or buy a short, lightly padded one that sits over his hair and can't fall onto his eyes. No makeup. A red gingham scarf sewn flat at the neckline adds color without a tie, with black leggings and soft black booties underneath. A plush spoon or felt cupcake is the photo prop; real utensils and small food stay out. White shows every drip, so expect to spot-clean before the pictures. Snaps keep diaper changes manageable during the party.
27. Baby Mail Carrier Halloween Costume
A blue shirt-style romper with matching pants and a soft blue cap makes a mail carrier without a single awkward piece. Stitch a felt envelope emblem on the chest and skip makeup. The mailbag is cute, but it's a strap, so I attach it flat to the romper for photos and take it off before he crawls, naps or rides anywhere. Fill it with big fabric envelopes rather than paper, which he will chew. Dark socks and flexible black booties complete the uniform. Everything is reusable after Halloween, and there's no mask, wig or hard prop involved.
28. Baby Doctor Halloween Costume
This is the costume I suggest for a baby who screams at hoods. A pale blue scrub-style cotton romper with printed pockets and snaps, no drawstrings, is the base. A short, light white coat over it reads as a doctor in photos; leave it open at the neck. A soft cap is optional, and a bare head is fine. No makeup. The stethoscope should be felt, stitched flat onto the coat, because nothing goes around a baby's neck. White socks and soft gray booties, plus a plush medical bag sitting nearby, finish a look he'll barely notice he's wearing.
29. Baby Pilot Halloween Costume
Gold trim decides whether a homemade pilot uniform looks cheap or sharp. I stitch flat gold ribbon on with small stitches along both edges, and fold the cut ends under because metallic trim frays fast. Start with a white shirt-style cotton romper with printed pockets and black shoulder details, plus dark pull-on pants with stretch at the waist. A soft navy pilot cap sits above his hair without covering his ears or eyes. No makeup. Sew on a flat fabric tie instead of a real one. Black socks and flexible booties look like uniform shoes, and a plush airplane is the photo prop. Leave off metal wing pins, hard badges and dangling straps.
30. Baby Cowboy Halloween Costume
The hat is what I'd change from the usual cowboy costume: no chin cord, and a soft fabric brim rather than a stiff one. Pair it with denim overalls, a plaid bodysuit and a soft brown vest, and skip makeup. A felt star or horseshoe stitched to the vest stands in for a metal badge, and a red bandanna-print bib gives the neck detail without a tied scarf. Brown leggings and booties shaped like cowboy boots go on the bottom. A plush horse can join the photos, while ropes and realistic toy gear stay home. The rest of the family can match him in ranch or farm outfits.
31. Baby Lumberjack Halloween Costume
Plaid flannel and denim are already in most baby wardrobes by fall, so the lumberjack costs very little. Start with a red-and-black plaid romper, add soft denim overalls or dark stretch pants and a fleece vest, then a knit cap that won't slide over his eyes. The beard is the only tricky bit. I cut it from soft brown felt and attach it to the bib of the overalls, never to his face, and I'd leave it off entirely for a baby who mouths everything. Brown socks and work-boot booties finish it. A plush log pillow is the photo prop, never a toy axe. It's warm enough for a cold October evening, and the clothes go straight back into rotation.
32. Baby Football Halloween Costume
For a newborn who'll be carried most of the evening, a football bunting is the right shape. Pick a brown oval bunting or roomy romper with white fabric laces stitched across the front, loose enough for his legs to move and with easy diaper access. A brown cap covers his hair; he needs no helmet and no makeup. Brown socks and soft booties keep the shape going. Lay him on a green blanket for a field photo. Leave off stiff padding, plastic shoulder pieces and hard sports gear. Parents and siblings can come as coach, referee or players.
33. Baby Baseball Player Halloween Costume
Pinstripes and a number make the baseball uniform, and the number is a nice place to be personal, such as his birth date or a grandparent's old jersey number. Start with a white romper printed with vertical stripes, plus stretchy white pants if it stops at the knee. A fabric cap sits above his hair, and I'd take it off the moment it slides toward his eyes, which on a baby happens often. No makeup. A flat felt belt replaces a real buckle. Red or blue socks and athletic-style booties finish it. A plush baseball is the only prop I'd use; bats, helmets and decorative buttons stay out. It's breathable, so it suits an indoor party or a mild night.
34. Baby Race Car Driver Halloween Costume
Look under the zipper first. A racing jumpsuit with a fabric flap behind the front zip keeps the teeth off his chin and belly, and if yours doesn't have one, I'd sew in a strip of soft fabric myself. Choose red, blue or white with printed racing details and a matching cotton cap instead of a helmet, so his whole face stays visible. No makeup. A black-and-white checkered bib brings the flag pattern without loose pieces, and dark socks with flexible booties look like driving shoes. A plush race car is the photo prop. Skip plastic visors, tight gloves and commercial logos, and check for stretch and diaper access.
35. Baby Avocado Halloween Costume
An avocado is two shapes: a pale green body with a darker green border and a brown pit. I stitch the pit as a padded circle on his belly using soft polyester stuffing, not foam, so it squashes when he sits or lies back. A small green cap frames his hair, and there's no makeup. Green leggings and booties go underneath. A plush lime or fabric leaf can sit nearby for photos, though this costume doesn't need a prop at all. Babies with round cheeks look especially funny in it.
36. Baby Taco Halloween Costume
The taco is a bunting folded like a tortilla, and a side opening matters, because pulling a baby's head through a stiff shell is no fun for anyone. Use a tan bunting or side-opening romper and stitch strips of green, red and yellow fleece along the top for lettuce, tomato and cheese. Fleece doesn't fray, so the strips need no hemming, which makes this one of the easiest sewing jobs on the list. Keep every strip away from his face. A tan cap covers his hair, with no makeup. Brown leggings and soft tan booties finish it, and a plush lime adds color in photos. Check that it doesn't squeeze his legs, then slot him into a food-themed family group.
37. Baby Hot Dog Halloween Costume
Bun panels make a hot dog, so I keep them light: two tan padded fabric panels down the sides of a brown footed romper, filled with thin batting rather than chunky stuffing. Heavy padding makes him hot and stops him bending at the waist. A wavy yellow felt mustard strip runs down the center, flat and firmly stitched. A brown cap goes over his hair, and his face stays bare. Brown mittens are optional, and tan socks or soft booties finish the colors. Spread a red gingham blanket for a picnic-style photo. It's comfortable in a stroller or carrier and quick to get on for pictures.
38. Baby Popcorn Halloween Costume
Here the trick is to dress the carrier or stroller as well as the baby. He wears a white cotton romper with red vertical stripes and a soft white cap with puffs of white and pale yellow fleece stitched on, kept well away from his face, plus white leggings and red booties. No makeup. For a newborn, I make a removable striped fabric panel that wraps the outside of the carrier as the popcorn box. Never put real popcorn anywhere near a baby; it's a known choking hazard. It's a light costume that suits a baby who'll be held most of the evening.
39. Baby Cookie Halloween Costume
A chocolate chip cookie is the easiest home sewing project in the food group: a tan cotton romper with large dark brown felt chips stitched across the front. A padded cookie panel over the belly is optional, and only if he can still bend in it. I cut a bite shape out of the edge of a tan cap, which gets a laugh every time. No makeup. Brown leggings and soft tan booties go underneath. A large plush milk-carton pillow finishes a supervised photo, with no real food or small objects nearby. It suits babies who hate hoods, and it pairs easily with a chef or baker parent.
40. Baby Garden Gnome Halloween Costume
The gnome hat is the challenge, because a tall red cone flops over and lands across his face. I add light padding and sew the brim to sit on his head above the ears, so the point stays up. A blue long-sleeve romper, brown stretch pants and a soft green vest make the body. No makeup. A fluffy white felt beard sewn flat onto the chest of the romper, low enough that it never touches his mouth, gives the look without anything on his face. Striped socks and brown booties finish him, with a plush mushroom or fabric watering can nearby. Real garden tools and heavy ornaments stay away. I'd shoot this one outside in a garden in bright daylight.
Buying a Size Up in September
Most parents buy the costume weeks ahead, and babies grow fast in the first year. I go one size up from what he wears on the day I buy, then roll the cuffs or turn the sleeves in if it's still big. A hood that's too small pulls on his forehead and twists the ears to odd angles, and a snug romper strains the snaps at the crotch, so a little extra room is the safer mistake. Do one try-on before Halloween. A scratchy seam or a tight cuff is easy to fix on a quiet afternoon and impossible ten minutes before you leave.
When He's Had Enough of the Hood
Babies give you a short window. I take the photos first, while he's fed and rested, then strip the extras one at a time as he tires: mittens, then the tail or wings, then the hood. Nearly every costume on this list still reads with just the romper and booties, so plan on that version being what he wears for the rest of the evening. Pack a plain spare outfit too, because felt and spit-up don't mix.
A Soft Romper Does Most of the Work
Every costume here comes back to the same short list: a theme people get at a glance, soft materials, details stitched on and quick diaper access. He should be able to kick, crawl, sit and be carried without a shell or a tail in the way. Cotton rompers, footed pajamas, fabric caps, felt and flexible booties cover most of these forty looks, bought or homemade. Take off shells, tails, hats, wings and padded panels before the car seat or any nap, keep props big, soft and in photos only, and pick the costume that suits his age and how he moves. That's how a first Halloween stays a happy one.
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