When my son was still an infant, I loved it when a new holiday came around because it meant an opportunity to experience another “first” with him. While he won’t remember any of these firsts, they were great photo op moments we can look back on together. Halloween was no exception. I loved dressing up as a kid, and even as an adult, it continues to be one of my favorite holidays, especially now that I can experience it with my son. For his first Halloween costume, he was the cutest skeleton I’d ever seen (I’m biased, of course). But, there are so many cute options for baby’s first Halloween costumes to choose from it gets hard to narrow it down.
Do you go classic with a cute little pumpkin for your little pumpkin? A ghost bunting makes for a sweet and simple first Halloween costume that stands the test of time. But, as always, there are some fun trends to get in on like “It’s Corn!,” favorite characters, dragons and even Elvis! Shopping for a baby’s first Halloween costume in 2022 is as fun as ever, so we went down the rabbit hole and did the leg work for you. We picked out 21 cute, fun, and even funny baby costumes that will get the whole family psyched about trick-or-treating this year.
Read on for 21 adorable costumes for your baby’s first Halloween.
Baby Elvis Costume
Get in on honoring The King this Halloween with this super on-trend costume. Though, in our opinion, Elvis is always a classic!
Baby Yoda Grogu Bodysuit Costume
If you thought Baby Yoda was cute, wait until you see your little one dressed in this cute and comfy onesie.
Newborn Ear of Corn Bunting Costume
The whole family will be singing "It's Corn!" with this adorable costume.
Sriracha Baby Halloween Costume
Maybe baby doesn't like spicy foods, but Sriracha sure makes for a cute Halloween costume!
Baby Pumpkin
An instant classic, this comfy baby pumpkin costume is a great tradition to bring back year after year.
Little Strawberry Costume
As if your little one could get even sweeter, top them off with this adorable strawberry costume.
Baby Astronaut Costume
Encourage your little one to reach for the stars with this baby astronaut costume, complete with patches and little shoes.
Bumble Bee Costume
A little bumble bee is a classic baby costume. Make it a family costume with parents or siblings dressed as flowers, ladybugs, or other nature-themed outfits.
Disney & Pixar Buzz Lightyear Sleepy Bag Costume
Toy Story's Buzz made a big-screen comeback this year so, naturally, this comfy costume is at the top of our list.
Princess Paradise Darling Dragon Costume
Calling all Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon fans! How perfect is this baby dragon costume?
Baby Ghostbusters Costume
Make sure you introduce them early to one of the best movies of the '80s with this baby Ghostbusters costume.
Starbucks Cup Baby Costume
This mock Starbucks cup onesie is a must-have for coffee-loving parents and even features a straw in the hat and a "cardboard" sleeve.
Baby Turtle Costume
Even if your little one is crawling fast on Halloween, this baby turtle costume will be just their speed.
Baby Flamingo Costume
This baby flamingo costume from Pottery Barn is so adorable with its fluffy "wings" and beak hood.
Bunting Jack-O'-Lantern Costume
A pumpkin is a classic costume for any baby. This fuzzy Jack-O'-Lantern bunting is ideal to keep baby cozy on a cold night.
Baby Ghost Bunting
Boo! There's just something so cute about a little baby ghost in a bunting.
Newborn and Baby Avocado Bunting
No one will judge your avocado toast habits with this cutie by your side.
Infant Precious Peacock Costume
We never knew a baby peacock was such a funny and sweet Halloween costume for babies until we saw this oh-so-cute outfit.
Sonic the Hedgehog Infant Costume
Sonic is trending, and especially if they have older siblings, this makes a great family costume.
Shark Sleepy Bag Costume
Even sleepy babies can get in on the dressing-up fun with these adorable sleepy bag costumes.
Baby Sesame Street Cookie Monster Costume
You can never ever go wrong with a baby Sesame Street costume, especially when it's Cookie Monster!
This article was originally published in 2020 and has been updated for timeliness.
