Easy Costumes Make Halloween Fun For Mom, Too
When you were a kid, the best part of fall was Halloween — candy, a cool costume, and more candy? Yes, please. Then you grow up, and suddenly, if you ring your neighbors’ doorbells and ask for candy, you’re kind of a weirdo.
But once you’re a mom, Halloween fun is back. Your kid in their adorable trick-or-treating costume is the most aww-inspiring photo opportunity of the year. And if you have pick of of the candy bag while the kid is asleep? We won’t tell.
Here’s a tip: leave complicated DIY costumes to the professional crafters. Skip the stress and get straight to the candy by picking one of our favorite Halloween looks.
The Bump
Even if you’re a Halloween lover, when you’re about to pop, you probably don’t feel like wearing an elaborate costume. Lucky you, it’s easy, and totally hilarious, to dress up your bump as a sneaky pumpkin or witch in the making.
The Baby
It’s tempting to pick out a major costume for a newborn — who could resist a teeny-tiny princess or pirate? But anyone who’s ever tried to keep accessories or hats on a baby for more than a few minutes knows this is more trouble than it’s worth. Stick with a cute onesie or cozy romper for all the “Aww!” and none of the hassle.
The Toddler
If you’re a mom who loves Halloween, a kid old enough to be excited about a candy treat but not old enough to have much of an opinion about the outfit is the most fun to dress up. Nothing beats a family theme costume. How about mama zookeeper and a fiercely adorable wild animal?
The School Kid
By the time your kid is in grade school, they probably have (too many?) opinions about what they wear. The key to making this work for you on Halloween — put them in a cool costume they love. Trendy, spooky, whatever, just go with it. Your enthusiastic trick-or-treater will end up a huge candy haul for mom enjoy after bedtime.
Bonus: The Best Mom Costume Ever
If you’re a real Halloween fanatic, don’t depend on your kid for tricks, treats, and photo ops. Instead, unleash your inner unicorn and make fall magical rainbow fun.
