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Creative Costume Ideas For Mom, Dad and Baby 2012

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Steal the Spotlight This Halloween With Themed Costumes For You and Your Baby


Put that tired old black-and-orange onesie back in the nursery drawer and get ready to take your family's Halloween look to the next level. With a little cleverness and creativity, your baby's costume can take your family's look from been-there-done-that to award-winning. Here you'll find a variety of ideas for how to incorporate your new baby into an awesome family Halloween costume on any budget.

This image features the Lil Characters Newborn Monster Costume, available via Amazon.

Click the pictures to learn more about each costume on Amazon!

Disney-Pixar's "Ratatouille"

  • Mom: Colette Tatou
  • Dad: Alfredo Linguini
  • Baby: Remy the Rat
DIY Tips: Scour your closet for a pair of black slacks and a white button-down shirt then head to the kitchen to find a white apron and some cooking utensils.

Infant Baby Mouse Halloween Costume (18-24 Months)

Infant Baby Mouse Halloween Costume (18-24 Months)

Amazon Price: $39.99 (as of 05/30/2012)Buy Now

"Shrek Forever After"

  • Mom: Princess Fiona
  • Dad: Shrek
  • Baby: Donkey
DIY Tips: A pair of checkered slacks, tan button-down shirt, brown vest and some green face paint will help you recreate Shrek's ogre-ific look. To get Princess Fiona's royal outfit on the cheap, look for a dark green floor-length dress and a tiara.

Infant Donkey Costume - Official Shrek Costumes

Infant Donkey Costume - Official Shrek Costumes

Amazon Price: $22.05 (as of 05/30/2012)Buy Now

"Shrek" Accessories

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"Jurassic Park"

  • Mom: Dr. Ellie Sattler
  • Dad: Dr. Alan Grant
  • Baby: Triceratops
DIY Tips: Tan business casual clothes will get you ready for some prehistoric exploration. If you want to stay true to the movie, pull those old 1990s-style jeans out of your closet.

Triceratops Costume (Boy - Infant & Toddler 18 Months -2T)

Triceratops Costume (Boy - Infant & Toddler 18 Months -2T)

Amazon Price: (as of 05/30/2012)Buy Now

Disney's "Aladdin"

  • Mom: Princess Jasmie
  • Dad: Aladdin
  • Baby: Abu the Monkey
DIY Tips: A shiny turquoise dress and sequined flats will make you feel like true Arabian royalty.

Lil Characters Infant Monkey Costume, Brown/Tan, 6-12 Months (Small)

Lil Characters Infant Monkey Costume, Brown/Tan, 6-12 Months (Small)

Amazon Price: $41.99 (as of 05/30/2012)Buy Now

This adorable monkey costume is perfect for your little Abu. For a truly authentic look, top it off with a Fez hat, red vest and magic lamp.

Aladdin Accessories

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Disney's "Beauty and the Beast"

  • Mom: Belle
  • Dad: Beast
  • Baby: The Enchanted Rose
DIY Tips: A secondhand prom dress and dollar store tiara will transform you from beastly to beautiful on Halloween night.

Rasta Imposta Rose Infant Costume 18-24 Months Pink

Rasta Imposta Rose Infant Costume 18-24 Months Pink

Amazon Price: $28.75 (as of 05/30/2012)Buy Now

"The Wizard of Oz"

  • Mom: Dorothy
  • Dad: Scarecrow
  • Baby: Toto
DIY Tips: Shop around at secondhand stores like Goodwill and Salvation Army to find tattered clothes that will bring your scarecrow costume to life. Top it off with a little hay stuffed into the sleeves and pockets and get ready to take your baby trick-or-treating.


Lil Characters Unisex-baby Infant Puppy Costume, Tan/White/Black, Medium

Lil Characters Unisex-baby Infant Puppy Costume, Tan/White/Black, Medium

Amazon Price: $23.58 (as of 05/30/2012)Buy Now

"Wizard of Oz" Accessories

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Remember: Click the pictures to learn more about each costume!

Disney's "The Little Mermaid"

  • Mom: Ariel
  • Dad: Prince Eric
  • Baby: Flounder
DIY Tips: Temporary red hair dye, available at stores like CVS and Walgreens, can take you under the sea without the cost of a pre-made wig.

Baby Flounder Halloween Costume (Size: 6 Months)

Baby Flounder Halloween Costume (Size: 6 Months)

Amazon Price: $39.99 (as of 05/30/2012)Buy Now

"Star Wars"

  • Mom: Princess Leia
  • Dad: Han Solo
  • Baby: Yoda
DIY Tips: If George Lucas could film "A New Hope" without the technology of the 2000s then you can absolutely pull together an inexpensive Star Wars look. A white dress and belt are great for Princess Leia's simple costume while a brown vest and dark slacks will help you channel a young Harrison Ford.

Star Wars Yoda Fleece Toddler Costume

Star Wars Yoda Fleece Toddler Costume

Amazon Price: $9.95 (as of 05/30/2012)Buy Now

"Star Wars" Accessories

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Disney's "Pocahontas"

  • Mom: Pocahontas
  • Dad: John Smith
  • Baby: Meeko the Raccoon
DIY Tips: Don't already have Pocahontas' shiny black locks? Temporary black hair dye, available at stores like CVS and Walgreens, will help you recreate her Native American style.

Child's Toddler Raccoon Halloween Costume

Child's Toddler Raccoon Halloween Costume

Amazon Price: (as of 05/30/2012)Buy Now

Football Stars

  • Mom: Quarterback
  • Dad: Referee
  • Baby: Football
DIY Tips: Any football jersey will help create this costume so bust out your favorite team memorabilia or your old college ball uniform and get ready to play with that precious pigskin.

Baby Football Bunting Costume Size Newborn to 9 Months

Baby Football Bunting Costume Size Newborn to 9 Months

Amazon Price: (as of 05/30/2012)Buy Now

Disney's "Peter Pan"

  • Mom: Wendy
  • Dad: Peter Pan
  • Baby: Tinkerbell
DIY Tips: Scour your closet or the local Wal-Mart for a light blue floor-length nightgown and slippers to get a hassle-free Wendy look.

Baby Tinker Bell Costume

Baby Tinker Bell Costume

Amazon Price: $14.55 (as of 05/30/2012)Buy Now

Witches & Warlocks

  • Mom: Witch
  • Dad: Warlock
  • Baby: Black Cat
DIY Tips: Grab an old-school broomstick out of the garage to bring out your inner "Hocus Pocus."

Perfect Kitty Baby Costume - 12-18 months

Perfect Kitty Baby Costume - 12-18 months

Amazon Price: $37.39 (as of 05/30/2012)Buy Now

Firefighters

  • Mom: Firewoman
  • Dad: Fireman
  • Baby: Dalmation
DIY Tips: A black and white polka dot onesie and inexpensive chew toy will help transform your baby into an adorable rescue puppy.

Baby Dalmatian Costume

Baby Dalmatian Costume

Amazon Price: $9.46 (as of 05/30/2012)Buy Now

Samurai Warrior & Geisha

  • Mom: Geisha
  • Dad: Samurai
  • Baby: Panda
DIY Tips: Accessories like plastic swords and fans can be found for cheap at local flea markets and dollar stores.

Lil Characters Unisex-baby Infant Panda Costume, Black/White, Large

Lil Characters Unisex-baby Infant Panda Costume, Black/White, Large

Amazon Price: $19.22 (as of 05/30/2012)Buy Now

More Great Baby Costumes on Amazon

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Looking to Spend Less This Halloween?

Check out these baby costumes under $25 on eBay!

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Which Family Costume Idea is Your Favorite?

  • Squidoolinepro Sep 25, 2011 @ 4:34 pm | delete
    Blessed ;)
  • asphyxia Sep 25, 2011 @ 10:13 pm | delete
    Thank you, Squidoolinepro! :)
  • ThatsYourPeople Sep 18, 2011 @ 4:28 pm | delete
    The "Jurassic Park" costume made me laugh. Very creative ideas and a great lens.
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