41 Toddler Halloween Costumes That Are Total Treats
September 21, 2021
Halloween has a way of sneaking up on us. (Boo!) Whether you’re a DIY queen or someone who just wants to toss something in your (online) shopping cart and be done with it, we’ve rounded up the best toddler Halloween costumes for you, from super-cute characters to slightly scary toddler costumes. COVID-19 has dramatically altered so much, and trick-or-treating will likely still look a bit different this year. But while some counties are limiting or discouraging the tradition, families in other areas still intend to celebrate Halloween to the max—just at a safe social distance while wearing proper face masks. Rest assured that when October 31 rolls around, you’ll be trick-or-treat ready with these toddler Halloween costume ideas you and your tot will love. (Psst…shopping for younger siblings too? Check out these adorable baby costumes as well.)
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Here, shop the best toddler Halloween costumes for 1-year-old, 2-year-old and 3-year-old boys. Suit up your little hero in any of our perfect picks and watch him spring into action.
Batman Toddler Halloween Costume
On the hunt for a toddler superhero costume? If cuteness is a weapon, then Gotham City is safe with your tot in this classic costume, complete with a cape and mask. It’s available in sizes 2T to 4T.
Buy it: Rubie’s Batman Toddler Boy Costume, $15, Walmart.com
Mickey Mouse Toddler Halloween Costume
When you’re shopping for a young tot, the best toddler Halloween costumes are those that open from the bottom for easy diaper changing—and you better believe this magical Disney toddler costume does just that. (Hot diggety dog!) It’s an excellent Halloween costume for a 1- to 2-year-old boy.
Buy it: Disney Mickey Mouse Costume for Baby, $25, ShopDisney.com
Kermit the Frog Toddler Halloween Costume
Why not dress your little Muppet as his favorite frog? If your kid can’t get enough of the Muppet Babies reboot, this is the best toddler costume for any Kermit fan.
Buy it: Muppets Kermit the Frog Baby/Toddler Costume, starting from $27, OrientalTrading.com
Lion Toddler Halloween Costume
Hear me roar! This handmade lion costume for toddler boys or girls is the perfect safari look for your little one. Because let’s face it: Life with a toddler is always an adventure. It’s also available in kids’ sizes if you want your tot to match their older sibling. Lions travel in prides, after all.
Buy it: BooBah Blue Lion Halloween Toddler Costume for Boys or Girls, starting from $98, Etsy.com
Train Conductor Toddler Halloween Costume
This is certainly one of the best toddler Halloween costumes for any railway lover. The train engine tunic will make your toddler want to zoom around the room with excitement. We’re willing to bet they’ll want to wear this one way past October 31.
Buy it: Toddler Ride-Along Train and Conductor Costume, $60, HalloweenCostumes.com
Yup, we’ve got your princess toddler costumes. But we’ve also included Little Red Riding Hood, the fearless warrior Mulan and other toddler girl Halloween costumes for kids who want to venture outside the castle.
Elsa Toddler Halloween Costume
Does your daughter want to upgrade her Elsa look á la Frozen 2? This snow queen dress inspired by the sequel includes shimmery sheer sleeves and an attached cape for extra flair.
Buy it: Frozen 2 Snow Queen Elsa Toddler Costume, starting at $26, OrientalTrading.com
Wonder Woman Toddler Halloween Costume
With this true-to-character costume (check out those gauntlets!), your pint-sized Amazon will rule the party. We especially love the red and white boot covers.
Buy it: Wonder Woman Classic Toddler Halloween Costume, $30, Walmart.com
Little Red Riding Hood Toddler Halloween Costume
This beautiful cape transforms any kiddo into Little Red Riding Hood. We love all the details, like the patterned lining and metallic gold bow. It’s one of the best toddler costumes for those living in cooler climes, as it’s made from soft, cozy flannel to keep your daughter toasty despite an autumn chill.
Buy it: Top of the Beanstalk Gold and Red Little Red Riding Hood Toddler Costume, starting from $45, Etsy.com
Mulan Toddler Halloween Costume
With the 2020 release of the live action reboot of Mulan on Disney+, this is bound to be one of the best toddler Halloween costumes this year. If your child dreams of fighting for the Imperial Army, she’ll be ready to take on the enemy wearing this detailed robe with panels of armor.
Buy it: Mulan Deluxe Costume for Kids, starting from $50, HalloweenCostumes.com
Abby Cadabby Toddler Halloween Costume
Your little one is sure to cast a spell dressed as everyone’s favorite Sesame Street fairy. With adorable details like a crushed velvet top, sparkly wings and a headband resembling Abby’s signature pigtails, she’ll be ready to make some magic on Halloween.
Buy it: Deluxe Sesame Street Abby Cadabby Fairy Costume, starting from $48, OrientalTrading.com
Deer Toddler Halloween Costume
Your dear daughter will look too cute for words in this whimsical, woodland Halloween costume. With a plush, “furry” tunic and embroidered headpiece, it’s everything a toddler girl could want.
Buy it: Toddler Spotted Deer Costume, starting from $30, HalloweenCostumes.com
With these ingenious toddler Halloween costume ideas, your little one will stand out in the (socially spaced-out) crowd.
Rosie the Riveter Toddler Halloween Costume
For those looking to raise a feminist (it’s never too early), this is one of the best toddler Halloween costumes around. This iconic look comes toddler-sized with a denim jumpsuit, Rosie patch and polka dot headband.
Buy it: Diamond Collection Rosie the Riveter Toddler Costume, starting from $26, Walmart.com
Robot Toddler Halloween Costume
Your kid will be doing the robot all day in this awesome getup that will set them apart from the less tech-savvy crowd. This four-piece set includes all the nuts and bolts to complete the look, including robot antennas and clever end-effectors for hands.
Buy it: Toddler Robot Costume, $30, Marshalls.com
Rainbow Toddler Halloween Costume
You can’t always make your toddler smile (we know those tantrums all too well), but they’ll still light up everybody’s life in this sunshine-y, sweet rainbow costume.
Buy it: Super Kid Capes Rainbow Halloween Costume, starting from $60, Etsy.com
Cookies and Milk Toddler Halloween Costume
This costume is an absolutely delicious combo. It comes with two costumes perfect for siblings. Get in on the fun dressed as a baker and you’re sure to win any creative family costume contest.
Buy it: Child Cookies and Milk Costume, starting from $25, HalloweenCostumes.com
Octopus Toddler Halloween Costume
When in doubt, go with a cute critter. While toddler animal costumes are ever-popular, less-thought-of animals like an octopus are a creative choice. We just love the arms as tentacles on this adorable outfit.
Buy it: Octopus Toddler Halloween Costume, $35, CostumeSuperCenter.com
When you’re brainstorming some toddler Halloween costume ideas, you don’t want to stray too scary—you obviously don’t want to frighten your tot or any friends they’re celebrating with. But that doesn’t mean you can’t pay tribute to Halloween’s spookier side at all. These scary-cute toddler costumes honor traditional October 31 motifs in a kid-friendly way.
Witch Toddler Halloween Costume
The details on this two-piece toddler costume are absolutely bewitching. Soft velour fabric trimmed with sparkle stripes adorn the hat and dress. And who can resist a full skirt made for twirling?
Buy it: Fairy Tale Witch Deluxe Costume, starting from $25, Walmart.com
Ghost Toddler Halloween Costume
The best toddler costumes are a fun, modern twist on traditional Halloween outfits. This smiley spirit is an easy-to-wear poncho that will have your tot twirling for the camera. Simply pair it with a white shirt and leggings.
Buy it: LuckyCapes Ghost Hooded Poncho, starting from $55, Etsy.com
Dragon Toddler Halloween Costume
Fly high with this winged toddler costume. It’s got shiny scales, a spiked tail and a removable head with sharp—okay, very soft—teeth.
Buy it: Toddler Fire Breathing Dragon Costume, starting from $40, HalloweenCostumes.com
Mummy Toddler Halloween Costume
Want to prevent a “take it off!” meltdown? The best toddler Halloween costumes are comfortable enough to wear for hours on end. This mummy print top and bottoms set is both cool and casual for a day at preschool. Yes, those are harem pants. How fun is that?
Buy it: ME and REEKIE Toddler Mummy Costume, starting from $61, Etsy.com
Werewolf Toddler Halloween Costume
Your little one can have some major mood swings—just like the mythical werewolf. With its flannel shirt, fuzzy boots and furry hood, this cozy toddler costume will keep them warm all while looking fierce. Confused about the sizing? “Medium” fits 12 to 18 months, while “large” fits 18 to 24.
Buy it: Wee Werewolf Costume, $50, HalloweenCostumes.com
Spider Toddler Halloween Costume
If spiders give you the jitters, this toddler Halloween costume idea might just cure your phobia. How can you hate an arachnid this plush?
Buy it: Baby Spider Belly Costume, $35, HalloweenCostumes.com
There’s cute, and then there’s cute. We found these Halloween costumes for toddlers especially irresistible.
Monkey Toddler Halloween Costume
We bet you’re used to your kid monkeying around. They’ll look the part in this super-soft jumpsuit and hood, which features an adorable monkey head, tail and non-skid feet.
Buy it: Underwraps Monkey Toddler Costume, $30, Walmart.com
Bumble Bee Toddler Halloween Costume
Among the cute Halloween costumes for toddler boys and girls alike, this bee outfit will create quite the buzz. It features a soft, faux-fur bumble bee bodysuit with a hood, antennae and booties.
Buy it: InCharacter Baby Bumble Bee Costume, starting from $38, Walmart.com
Pineapple Toddler Halloween Costume
If you’re looking for more unique toddler Halloween costume ideas, turn to food. This too-cute pineapple comes with tights, a shirt and a fleecy zip-up bodysuit in an adorable bubble belly shape.
Buy it: Carter’s Little Pineapple Halloween Costume, starting from $43, Amazon.com
Dalmatian Toddler Halloween Costume
If you’re looking for cute toddler Halloween costume ideas, a precious little puppy is a foolproof option! This soft Dalmatian bodysuit, T-shirt and joggers set will keep them comfy head to toe for all of the Halloween festivities.
Buy it: 9 Carvings Toddler Dalmatian Costume, starting from $19, Etsy.com
Put the “trick” in trick-or-treat with these hilarious toddler Halloween costumes for boys and girls.
Ron Burgundy Toddler Halloween Costume
This toddler Halloween costume is sort of a big deal. In this twill suit, tie, wig, mustache and press badge, your little boy will look just like Will Ferrell in the beloved movie Anchorman.
Buy it: Anchorman Toddler Ron Burgundy Costume, $40, HalloweenCostumes.com
Chicken Toddler Halloween Costume
This is one of the best toddler Halloween costumes for admiring fans to cluck over. Passersby will flock to get a look at this funny chicken outfit. You know what really gets us? That bright red chicken tail!
Buy it: Hyde & EEK! Boutique Chicken Toddler Halloween Costume, $25, Target.com
Deviled Egg Toddler Halloween Costume
What earns this pick a spot on our list of best toddler Halloween costumes? We can’t resist a good pun. Your little one will look devilishly cute in this DIY fried egg outfit topped with a devil horns hat. Watch the smile spread on everyone’s faces as they let the joke sink in.
Buy it: TheCostumeCafe DIY Deviled Egg Costume, starting from $32, Etsy.com
Ace Ventura Toddler Halloween Costume
On the hunt for funny toddler Halloween costumes? Alrighty then! We’ve got the one for you. Dress your kiddo as Ace Ventura, Pet Detective, and let your mini Jim Carrey have a ball.
Buy it: Toddler Ace Ventura Costume with Wig, $45, HalloweenCostumes.com
Cactus Toddler Halloween Costume
This prickly costume pick is bound to get a few chuckles. It might be the only time you’re tempted to hug a cactus! Most toddlers should fit the size x-small (equivalent to children’s size 1-2); just add a green shirt and pants.
Buy it: Rubie’s Cactus Toddler Costume, starting from $32, Target.com
You don’t have to spend big to look cute on Halloween. These are the best toddler costumes for under $25.
Dinosaur Toddler Halloween Costume
We can’t believe this adorable dino zip-up jumpsuit is only 20 bucks. The dinosaur head hood and spikes all the way down to the tip of the tail really sell it. This has to be one of the best toddler costumes to double as dress-up play for months to come.
Buy it: Rubie’s Roaring Rex Dinosaur Toddler Costume, $20, Walmart.com
Toddler Pumpkin Halloween Costume
Keep to the classics with this adorably oversized pumpkin outfit with toddler sizes 2T and up. The body glows in the dark, and the adorable pumpkin hat will set it apart from other squashes on the street.
Buy it: Toddler Glow-in-the-Dark Pumpkin Halloween Costume, $69, PotteryBarnKids.com
Baby Yoda Costume
Want to have the coolest, on-trend toddler on the block? Dress them as the irresistibly cute internet sensation from the Disney+ series The Mandalorian. The robe and headpiece perfectly resemble “The Child” from the show, but it’s the hilarious hand covers that really complete the look.
Buy it: Star Wars Mandalorian “The Child” Costume, $25, Amazon.com
Corn Toddler Halloween Costume
Forget the scarecrow—dress baby up as the corn! It’s just, well, corny enough. Proof that the best toddler Halloween costumes don’t have to be overly elaborate to be downright adorable.
Buy it: Rubie’s Toddler Corn Husk Halloween Costume, starting from $22, Walmart.com
Are you a Pinterest pro? Or simply don’t want to spend extra money on a toddler costume you could make at home? You can craft these creative DIY toddler Halloween costumes at home with basic craft supplies.
Sushi Roll Toddler Halloween Costume
This DIY sushi costume demonstrates how black duct tape, foam pieces and spray paint can turn your toddler into a cute California roll.
Crazy Cat Lady Toddler Halloween Costume
For a hilarious take on the trope, simply attach baby’s favorite stuffed animals to a robe to make one of the most purr-fectly simple Halloween costumes for toddlers.
The Good Dinosaur Toddler Halloween Costume
If your toddler likes playing with dinosaurs, they’ll love dressing the part in this camo hoodie number.
Game of Thrones Toddler Halloween Costume
We bow down to this fur-ociously cute Lord Snow toddler Halloween costume idea that’s also simple to pull off (not including the “wolf” stand-in, that is!).
Peacock Toddler Halloween Costume
Your tot will love shaking their tail feathers in this fabulous toddler Halloween costume. For the tutu, you’ll need tulle, a plastic fan and feathers. Simply attach the feathers to the fan using a glue gun with help from this tutorial.
Up Toddler Halloween Costume
A gray cardigan, glasses and a bouquet of balloons can transform your tot into the grandpa in the Pixar favorite Up. For the walker, affix pipes to tennis balls.
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