Great Ideas for Dog and Baby Halloween Costumes
As Halloween draws closer, you may be on the hunt for creative and memorable costume ideas for your fur baby and your human baby. If you’re a new parent, however, your creative juices may not be flowing like they used to. Sleep deprivation is real!
Fortunately, we love seeing babies and dogs dressed up in adorable, hilarious costumes. Whether your baby is brand new or slowly becoming more aware of their surroundings, there’s nothing cuter than a baby and a dog ready to go trick or treating together in coordinated costumes.
We’ve highlighted some of the best dog and baby Halloween costume pairings we could find to make your job easier. By the time Halloween rolls around, you’ll be more than ready to enjoy the holiday and all its spooky fun with your whole family by your side. Trick or treat!
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Dog and Baby Halloween Costume Ideas
From pop culture references to classic costume ideas, this post has everything a tired new parent could want regarding creative Halloween ideas with minimal effort required.
TV Shows & Movie Costumes
The options are endless in this category; these are just a few of the many ways you can deck out your dog and baby together to make Halloween memorable.
Star Wars
There’s nothing we love more than seeing a tiny baby Yoda strolling around on Halloween night. This Yoda baby costume is adorable and could only look cuter with a matching Ewok outfit for your pup. Pop them in the stroller together and enjoy the many compliments you’ll get from the neighbors. The Force is within them, to be sure.
Woody & Buzz
Get your baby decked out as Buzz Lightyear, then add a simple red bandana and a cowboy hat to your good ol’ puppy for the perfect pair this Halloween. To infinity and beyond!
Harry Potter
Yer a wizard, Harry! For the HP nerds in the audience, dressing your new baby in round glasses and a wizard’s robe is a right of passage as a new parent. Include your puppy as Ron Weasley or Hermione for the perfect duo. This budget-friendly Harry Potter dog costume and easy onesie and cape combination are solid choices to welcome your baby to the wizarding world.
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Ghostbusters
Send ghosts back to where they came from with a ridiculously cute jumpsuit and inflatable backpack for your pooch to ward off evil spirits and an adorable Stay Puft baby outfit to match.
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The Office
Make Michael Scott & Dwight Schrute proud with this hilarious ensemble from The Office. Featuring a onesie for your baby and an adorable bandana for your pup, fans of The Office will squeal with excitement when they see your babies decked out.
Ace Ventura Pet Detective
Keep your dog au natural in his birthday suit and deck your baby out as Jim Carrey’s classic character, Ace Ventura, Pet Detective. Put him in a button-down shirt, baggy shorts, and a pink tutu for the classic look.
Classic Dog and Baby Halloween Costumes
From our favorite books to funny pop culture references from previous decades, there are tons of classic costume ideas you can borrow from to make the perfect nostalgic costume for your pup and babe.
Where the Wild Things Are
Let the wild rumpus begin! Get your baby cuddled up in Max’s cozy onesie from the classic book, and give your pooch some horns to resemble a wild thing. Or swap their costumes and dress your dog up as Max. Your baby is probably more of a wild one, anyway.
Hot Dog & Ketchup Bottle
This may be our favorite costume idea, especially if you have a wiener dog to put in the hot dog costume. Let your baby be a cute little bottle of ketchup, and together, they’ll be one of America’s favorite food and condiment combinations. Just add relish!
Little Red Riding Hood
Nod to the classic tale with the perfect Little Red Riding Hood costume for your pup, and dress your baby up as the Big Bad Wolf to scare the neighbors. Your little one may not have teeth yet, but all in good time. All the better to eat you with!
Beanie Babies
If you’re in a pinch, create red paper hearts, write “ty” on them in the classic Beanie Baby font, then loop one through your dog’s collar. Dress your baby in an easy animal costume, like a duck or giraffe, and boom… Instant Beanie Babies!
Mario & Luigi
The Mario Brothers were one of the most significant cultural phenomenons of the 90s, so it makes perfect sense why you’d want to see your two babies dressed up as the adorable Italian plumbers. Whether you make the costumes by hand or find a cute version like this Mario or Luigi crochet set for your baby, they’ll be the cutest duo of the year.
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Firefighter & Dalmatian
Dalmatian owners reading this should take advantage of the opportunity to dress their baby as a tiny firefighter for Halloween. Decorate the stroller or wagon with red fabric to represent the firetruck, and you will definitely win for most creative Halloween costume. Bonus points if you can get your pup to ride in the wagon next to his copilot.
Batman & Robin
On a chilly Halloween night, keep your little superhero comfy and warm in a cozy Batman onesie. Don’t forget – every Batman needs his Robin! Perfect for bigger dogs like a Lab or Golden Retriever, this puppy Robin costume is authentic and even comes with a neat eye mask.
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Final Thoughts on Dog and Baby Halloween Costumes
When dressing your dog and baby in their Halloween costumes, remember that it will be especially memorable for you and your partner if you go with a theme you both enjoy.
Whether it’s characters from a book or movie that you share a mutual love for or an inside joke from years ago, it’ll be a special theme because it’s unique to your family.
Don’t take choosing your dog and baby’s Halloween costume too seriously; have fun brainstorming ideas and possibilities with your partner.
Before long, your baby will be grown and too embarrassed to participate in themed family costumes. Seize the moment before it’s gone forever!
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