Remember, with babies, costumes may not be the most comfy to wear so don't expect your child to stay dressed as a pumpkin all day. We've thought about what would be safe, cute and comfortable for babies so our suggestions are great for little ones lying down for most of the day such as Halloween-inspired sleepsuits and babygrows. Alternatively, for those able to sit up on their own we have cute outfit options for them too.

Our toddler costumes are safe for this age group and even feature cartoon characters that they might recognise. We steered away from seriously scary outfits for the toddler group and kept it more on the spooky fun side. For toddlers, we have all-in-onesies with one-touch button fastening which comes in handy for nappy changes or toilet visits.

For older kids, we have various costumes that are much scarier and feature characters from shows/films/books they enjoy.

Get yourself into the spooky Halloween spirit by watching Halloween films leading up to the day, we've got a list of the best family-friendly ones to watch here.

Best Halloween costumes for babies, toddlers and kids at a glance:

Babies' costumes

• Best baby pumpkin outfit: Sainsbury’s TU Orange Pumpkin Sleepsuit & Hat, £10
• Best Halloween costume for family range: Halloween Skeleton Matching Family Sleepsuit and Hat, £6
• Best pretty baby pumpkin outfit: Sainsbury’s TU Orange Pumpkin Tutu Bodysuit with Headband & Tights, £12
• Best newborn baby Halloween outfit: Sainsbury’s TU Day Of The Dead Tutu Bodysuit, £12
• Best for detachable bat wings: Iddy Biddy Bat Baby Costume, £16.99
• Best for cosy costume: Baby Wolf Costume, from £16.97
• Best spider costume: Little Spooky Spider, £16.99
• Best glow-in-the-dark costume: GAP Organic Cotton Glow-In-The-Dark Skeleton Baby Sleepsuit, £25

Toddler's costumes

• Best Halloween outfit for long-term quality: Blade and Rose Fluffy Pumpkin Leggings, £10
• Best ghost costume: Toddler Ghost Tabard, £13.99
• Best cute monster costume: Baby Blue Monster Onesie, from £18.48
• Best toddler pumpkin outfit: Pumpkin Cutie Pie, £16.99
• Best brightly coloured Halloween outfit: Matalan Kids Multicoloured Peppa Pig Witch Fancy Dress Costume, £15
• Best Peppa Pig Halloween outfit: Sainsbury’s TU Peppa Pig Halloween Vampire Costume, £15
• Best George Pig Halloween outfit: Asda George Pig Halloween Fancy Dress Costume, £15
• Best dramatic costume: Disney Store Maleficent Costume, £32
• Best wizard costume: Boys Gothic Wizard Costume, £24.99

Kid's costumes

• Best budget kids Halloween accessory: H&M 3-Pack Fancy Dress Masks, £7.99
• Best costume for Weekday Addams: Weekday Addams Family Costume, £19.99
• Best Disney Halloween dress: Disney Minnie Mouse Witch Costume, £32
• Best Harry Potter Halloween costume: Kids Harry Potter Fancy Dress Costume, £18.50
• Best for cool face accessory: Argos Jack Skellington Halloween Costume, £15
• Best for Disney princess fans: Disney Rapunzel Costume Collection For Kids, from £14
• Best kids witch costume: Argos Green & Gold Witch Costume, £14
• Best vampire costume: Vampire Costume, from £15.98
• Best for swashbuckling fun: Pirate Costume, £13.98
• Best prom-themed Halloween costume: Rubies Miss Halloween Dress, £13.99
• Best Ghostbusters costume: Ghostbusters Child Costume, £31.99
• Best for Encanto fans: Matalan Kids Disney Encanto Fancy Dress Costume, £18.50
• Best werewolf costume: Kids Cursed Werewolf Costume, £34.99
• Best for story bookworms: Little Red Riding Hood Costume, £16.99
• Best for Gruffalo readers: The Gruffalo Brown All-In-One Costume, from £16
• Best for Star Wars fans: Sainsbury’s TU Star Wars Stormtrooper White Costume, £15
• Best for Alice in Wonderland readers: Mad Hatter Children’s Costume, £23.99
• Best affordable kids costume: Littlewoods Bat Cape, £11.99

Here is our pick of the best baby, toddler and kids' Halloween costumes...

Babies' costumes

1. Sainsbury’s TU Orange Pumpkin Sleepsuit & Hat, £10

– Best baby pumpkin outfit

Sizes: 0-24 months

Your baby will be the cutest pumpkin in town with this 2-piece sleepsuit set. It's made in a cosy valour fabric to keep your baby feeling snug in the autumn weather and has adorable smiley features – bound to bring on infectious smiles when worn.

Available from: Sainsbury's TU

2. Halloween Skeleton Matching Family Sleepsuit and Hat, £6

– Best Halloween costume for family range

Sizes: 0-24 months

Dress your tot in a cute Halloween-themed sleepsuit with a skeleton detail. It comes with a matching skull hat and you have the option to purchase matching pyjamas that parents can wear too. How adorable will these look in a family photo!?

Available from: Asda George

3. Sainsbury's TU Orange Pumpkin Tutu Bodysuit with Headband & Tights, £12

– Best pretty baby pumpkin outfit

Sizes: 12-18 months

This sleepsuit will be perfect for your pretty little pumpkin, coupled with the matching accessories that scream Halloween fun. The attention to detail on the tights will have you and others gushing the moment they notice it.

Available from: Sainsbury's TU

4. Sainsbury's TU Day Of The Dead Tutu Bodysuit, £12

– Best newborn Halloween outfit

Sizes: 0-3 months

Not your regular baby bodysuit, this one has a tutu and poms poms on it! The skeleton detail and black colour gives a nod to the Halloween festivities, and coupled with the black tights it makes an adorable baby outfit.

Available from: Sainsbury's TU

5. Iddy Biddy Bat Baby Costume, £16.99

– Best for detachable bat wings

Sizes: 3-24 months

What could be cuter than a mini baby bat with little felt wings (attached by Velcro), ears and spooky eyes - well, perhaps those little spotty feet...

Available from: Party Delights

6. Baby Wolf Costume, from £16.97

– Best for cosy costume

Sizes: 0-24 months

Looking for something different to a dinosaur, bat or spider costume? How about a toothy wolf, instead? We particularly love the matching furry booties!

Available from: Amazon

7. Little Spooky Spider, £16.99

– Best spider costume

Sizes: 3-24 months

This jumpsuit with orange foot coverings is a lot of fun, especially the little furry spider hood. The rompers fastens easily with velcro on the detachable legs and cute spider hood – handy if your baby finds them uncomfortable.

Available from: Party Delights

8. GAP Organic Cotton Glow-In-The-Dark Skeleton Baby Sleepsuit, £25

– Best glow-in-the-dark costume

Sizes: 0-24 months

This skeletal onesie has a handy zipper for those urgent nappy changes – and best of all it glows in the dark! Made with organic cotton, it's an easy but super cool Halloween costume for your baby that requires minimal effort.

Available from: GAP

Toddler's costumes

9. Blade and Rose Fluffy Pumpkin Leggings, £10

– Best for long-term quality

Sizes: 0-4 years

We love the fluffy Pumpkin face on the back of these leggings, which come in a soft and stretchy material that'll make a comfortable alternative to more traditional Halloween costumes. Pair with a plain top for a super easy costume for your baby!

Available from: Blade & Rose

10. Toddler Ghost Tabard, £13.99

– Best ghost costume

Size: 1-4 years

You can't go wrong with a tabard-style costume – they're fairly fuss-free as you only need a plain long-sleeve top and trousers to pop underneath. This ghost version is simple but super cute!

Available from: Smiffys

11. Baby Blue Monster Onesie, from £18.48

– Best cute monster costume

Sizes: 6 months-3 years

The Baby Blue Monster Onesie with horns and a tail is super cute and not too scary! It also fastens with velcro and a zip, making it easy to put on.

Available from: Amazon

12. Pumpkin Cutie Pie, £16.99

– Best toddler pumpkin outfit

Sizes: 3 months-4 years

You can't get much cuter than a toddler dressed as a pumpkin and this super soft costume with a smiley face will do just the job. Just pop it over a black long-sleeve top and some black leggings or tights – and don't forget the stalk hat!

Available from: Party Delights

13. Matalan Kids Multicoloured Peppa Pig Witch Fancy Dress Costume, £15

– Best brightly coloured Halloween outfit

Sizes: 9 months -5 years

Peppa Pig fans, this one's for you! Whether you're staying in or going out, this cute and colourful tulle layer dress with a witch's hat is sure to be a hit. Pair with some sparkly tights or leggings to complete the spooky outfit.

Available from: Matalan

14. Sainsbury's TU Peppa Pig Halloween Vampire Costume, £15

– Best Peppa Pig Halloween outfit

Sizes: 6 months-6 years

A vampire-themed costume with a twist, the most famous little piggy – Peppa Pig is featured. This costume is a bit warmer than a dress thankfully, but feel free to layer if temperatures are low during trick or treating. We have a similar outfit (below) for younger siblings if you are looking for one for George Pig fans.

Available from: Sainsbury's TU

15. Asda George Pig Halloween Fancy Dress Costume, £15

– Best George Pig Halloween outfit

Sizes: 1-6 years

For George Pig fans this costume has a spooky skeleton design as well as some fun and colourful images. This 2 piece set comes complete with a piggy cap that has 3D ears. The costume can be worn with long sleeves or thermals underneath to keep your child warm without hiding the outfit.

Available from: Asda George

16. Disney Store Maleficent Costume, £32

– Best dramatic costume

Sizes: 3-4 years

This Maleficent costume certainly has a wow-factor with its dramatic bell sleeves and pointed collar, as well as the included horn headpiece. Pricey but certainly eye-catching!

Available from: Disney

17. Boys Gothic Wizard Costume, £24.99

– Best wizard costume

Size: 3-6 years

Wizard costumes are usually reserved for Harry Potter fans - so we like this gothic-style, Hogwarts-free, dark hooded robe with big sleeves, a buckle and a fab white beard.

Available from: Jokers' Masquerade

Kid's costumes

18. H&M 3-Pack Fancy Dress Masks, £7.99

– Best budget kids accessory

Size: One size

If you want to avoid blowing your budget or you don't want to add more costumes to your child’s wardrobe then get creative with these Halloween-inspired fancy dress masks. There's a Dracula, bat skeleton and scary pumpkin version all for just £7.99 – even better to share amongst siblings! Pair these masks with everyday dark clothing and instantly create a Halloween outfit.

Available from: H&M

19. Wednesday Addams Family Costume, £19.99

– Best costume for Wednesday Addams

Sizes: 10-14 years

Pay homage to a scarily famous family – The Addams Family. This costume includes the black dress and plaited wig, simply add black tights and shoes of your choice to finish the look. This is a great option for any fans of the hit television show.

Available from: Party Delights and Amazon

20. Disney Minnie Mouse Witch Costume For Kids, £32

– Best Disney Halloween dress

Sizes: 3-10 years

Get into the spooky season with this Disney-themed Halloween dress. The colours and dress motif scream Halloween! For trick or treating, you can wear long layers underneath to keep your child warm. The matching hat is sold separately but we think the costume looks just as good without it if you're concerned about costs!

Available from: Disney

21. Kids Harry Potter Fancy Dress Costume, £18.50

– Best Harry Potter costume

Sizes: 5-12 years

For £18.50 get everything you need to transform your little Potter fan into the wizarding hero including a tie, Harry's glasses and a wand.

Available from: Matalan

22. Argos Jack Skellington Halloween Costume, £15

– Best for cool face accessory

Sizes: 3-10 years

Inspired by Disney classic The Nightmare Before Christmas, this Jack Skellington comes with some great details including a printed jacket, matching Trousers, bat bow tie and mask.

Available from: Argos

23. Disney Rapunzel Costume Collection For Kids, from £14

– Best for Disney princess fans

Sizes: 3-10 years

Too good just for Halloween, this completely gorgeous Rapunzel princess dress will be the belle of any Witch's ball. You can purchase extra pieces such as a wig, tiara, light-up wand and golden glitter shoes to complete the outfit fit for a princess.

Available from: Disney

24. Argos Green & Gold Witch Costume, £14

– Best kid's witch costume

Sizes: 3-12 years

A gorgeous green and gold tulle dress perfect for fancy dress or Halloween parties. We love the shimmery details that give a bit of sparkle to the outfit. Add the cone hat to complete the spooky look!

Available from: Argos

25. Vampire Costume, from £15.98

– Best vampire costume

Sizes: 3-10 years

Unfortunately, we've found vampire costumes hard to come by this year. But what's Halloween without a visit from the *spoooooky* Dracula?

Available from: Amazon

26. Pirate Costume, £13.98

– Best for swashbuckling fun

Sizes: 2-8 years

Everything your little pirate needs to sail the high seas! For under £10 you'll get a sailor shirt, black vest and cropped trousers with a red belt. For an additional £1.80 you can add a sword and eye patch to complete the costume.

Available from: Amazon

27. Rubies Miss Halloween Dress, £13.99

– Best prom-themed Halloween costume

Sizes: 3-10 years

A gorgeous icy-blue prom dress complete with Miss Halloween sash – add some white face paint and dark eyes to complete the spooky look!

Available from: Cotumes.com and Amazon

28. Ghostbusters Childs Costume, £31.99

– Best Ghostbusters costume

Sizes: 4-12 years

"Who you gonna call?" The Ghostbusters of course! This impressive Ghostbusters costume comprises of a boilersuit and inflatable backpack, just like the film characters!

Available from: Very

29. Matalan Kids Disney Encanto Fancy Dress Costume, £18.50

– Best for Encanto fans

Size: 4-12 years

A dress to wear beyond Halloween, have your child attend the fall festivities dressed as their favourite Disney movie character. The costume is colourful and will have fellow Encanto admirers belting their favourite songs from the film.

Available from: Matalan

30. Kids Cursed Werewolf Costume, £34.99

– Best werewolf costume

Sizes: 8-15 years

As your child becomes a teen, why not trade in the cute wolf costume for this shudder-worthy werewolf mask and claws set? Shirt included, too.

Available from: Fancy Dress

31. Little Red Riding Hood Costume, £16.99

– Best for story bookworms

Sizes: 6-8 years
Watch out for the Big Bad Wolf! Your child is sure to enjoy re-enacting their favourite fairytale in this Little Red Riding Hood costume. Completely comprised of recycled materials, this costume comes with a printed dress and hooded cape, a great pick for World Book Day too.
Available from: John Lewis

32. The Gruffalo Brown All-In-One Costume, from £16

– Best for Gruffalo readers

Size: 3-8 years

'Oh help, oh no, it's the Gruffalo'. This fluffy all-in-one suit comes with a Gruffalo hood and removable tail. It's also great for World Book Day and other school dress-up occasions too.

Available from: Sainsbury's TU

33. Sainsbury's TU Star Wars Stormtrooper White Costume, £15

– Best for Star Wars fans

Sizes: 3-12 years

Become part of the Galactic Empire with this fabric Stormtrooper jumpsuit and mask. An iconic costume that can even be used beyond Halloween!

Available from: Sainsbury's TU

34. Mad Hatter Children's Costume, £23.99

– Best for Alice in Wonderland readers

Sizes: 5-8 years

Up your child’s fancy dress game with this VERY cool and colourful Alice In Wonderland-inspired get-up. For kids with looking for something a bit quirky and not too scary!

Available from: The Online Toy Store

35. Littlewoods Bat Cape, £11.99

– Best affordable kids costume

Sizes: 4-12 years

This bat cape is a purse-friendly addition to any child's fancy dress box and is especially ideal for Halloween. Comes with a hood with fang detail – just dress them in all black underneath.

Available from: Littlewoods

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