Halloween is a fun holiday for people of all ages, especially for toddlers when the mystery around Halloween is still larger than life. Young brothers and sisters enjoy dressing up in matching costumes and pretending to be their favorite grownup heroes (with and without superpowers). It will not take a lot of effort to put together great halloween costumes for brothers, a clint eastwood man with no name costume, or a Heath Ledger Joker costume. Remember, though, that adults and teenagers understand the difference between reality and fantasy but your toddler may not, so you may want to shy away from scarier themes until they’re old enough to understand the difference. There are a lot of excellent costume ideas out there for children who are just learning about Halloween and while most children are drawn to the popular television characters like Thomas the Tank Engine and Elmo, there are some traditional costumes that are great for the little ones as well. Dressing them up as a favorite animal works well too is often easier on your wallet than brand name goods.
Great Costumes Ideas For 2 siblings:
Peter Pan and Tinkerbell
Queen of Hearts and Alice from Alice in Wonderland
Sheriff Woody Pride and Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story
Sheriff Woody Pride and cowgirl Jessie
The brothers Mario and Luigi from Super Mario Brothers
Batman and Robin from the 1960s Batman television show
Batman and the Joker from the Dark Knight
Batman and Catwoman or Bane from the Dark Knight Rises
Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia from Star Wars
Han Solo and Princess Leia
Luke Skywalker and Yoda
Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader
Captain America and the Black Widow from the Avengers
Donatello, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael and Master Splinter from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Scooby Doo and Shaggy from the Scooby Doo Movies
superman and supergirl or lex luthor
mickey and minnie mouse
daffy duck and porky pig
kermit the frog and miss piggy
snoopy and linus
popeye and olive oyl
popeye and brutus
diego and dora
elvis presley and marilyn monroe
elvis presley and michael jackson
michael jackson and madonna
Little Red Riding Hood and the big Bad Wolf
Cowboys and Indians
Cops and Robbers
Monkey and Banana or Zookeeper
The Robertson family from Duck Dynasty
The Cat in the Hat, Thing 1, Thing 2
elephant and mouse
fox and hen
cat and dog
apple and orange
bee and sunflower
hot dog and ketchup
cookie and milk
football player and cheerleader
boxer and referee
marty mcfly and doc brown
derek zoolander and mugatu
ghostbuster jumpsuit and slimer
ghostbuster jumpsuit and stay puft marshmallow man
Great Costumes For 3 or more siblings:
Sheriff Woody Pride, Buzz Lightyear and cowgirl Jessie
Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach from Super Mario Brothers
Batman, Robin, Joker, Catwoman and Bane from the Batman and Dark Knight movies
Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo and Yoda
Captain America, Black Widow, Iron Man, Thor, Incredible Hulk from the Avengers
Donatello, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, Master Splinter, April O’Neal and Casey Jones from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
ghostbuster jumpsuit, slimer, and stay puft marshmallow man
Scooby Doo, Shaggy, Fred, Daphne and Velma
powerpuff girls
alvin and the chipmunks
snap, crackle and pop from the kellogg’s cereal commercial
Many of the best costumes for your toddler can come from your own imagination, giving you the chance to save some money and flex your crafting skills. Popular toddler costumes are often simply made costumes like a favorite animal or pet, or maybe something they would see in their books like a ladybug, caterpillar, or a sunflower. If you look hard enough, you can usually find patterns for these kinds of costumes cheaply in stores or online for free, costing you significantly less than purchasing a whole costume (especially since they will likely only wear it once as they will be growing quickly at that age). No matter which costume you choose, the most important factor is your toddler’s comfort. If your toddler gets uncomfortable in their costume partway through the night, the festivities can quickly take an unhappy turn.
Remember to choose a costume that is easy enough for them to walk and move around in. Toddlers might be fast as can be when they are dressed normally, but the wrong costume can have them tied up in knots and falling down all over the place. Costumes that fit well will help to prevent accidents when they are walking down the road trick or treating and the last thing you want is for your child to be frustrated when they should be having fun. You want your child to be able to remember their early Halloweens with fond memories, not as walking around at night in an uncomfortable costume and being upset.
Another thing to keep in mind is the material of the costume. If the weather is really cold, then warmer costumes with a lot fake fur like wolves and gorillas are a great idea. For lighter weight costumes on a cold night, remember to layer by putting warm clothes on underneath. This will keep your superhero, little vampire, werewolf or cowboy happy while he or she goes off on their Halloween adventure. If the weather is warm, then dressing your little one in something heavy, like something made of felt or with a lot of fuzz can be a terrible idea. The most important part of a costume (especially for young children) is the inclusion of a reflective patch or badge. If it is not available, then you can attach a strip of reflective tape. Street safety comes first, even if you plan on going out in the early evening before it gets too dark. Take your time choosing the right costume for your child and let him or her be involved in the decision making, this will make the holiday even more fun for them.
