The Most Popular Halloween Costumes for Kids

Dressing Your Children Up for Halloween

There is something so fun about dressing up your little ones for Halloween! In fact, it is one of the most exciting parts of this spooky holiday for most parents. What kind of costume will you choose this year? Do you prefer spooky ghouls, adorable animals, or classic characters? No matter what you decide, make sure it is something your child loves and feels comfortable wearing. Whether you are buying a costume or creating your own, this is a great chance to get creative and do something memorable. Need some inspiration? Let’s look at some of this year’s most popular Halloween costumes for kids.

Keeping Halloween Safe and Fun

When you are planning for Halloween, be sure to make safety your top priority. Buy from a reputable seller, and only buy costumes that are flame resistant. Steer clear of anything that will drag on the ground or cause a tripping hazard, and opt for face paint instead of masks, for better visibility, being sure to wash off all makeup before bed. Never let children trick or treat without a responsible adult, and use reflective tape to make them more visible if they will be out after dark. Give them flashlights or glow sticks, to help further improve their visibility.

Our Picks, and Some Considerations

Thinking about this year’s costumes, we considered what is trending, but also included some classic costumes that kids will love. If your children are old enough to take the lead in choosing their costumes, let them! Halloween costumes should be fun, reflect the child’s personality and interest, and be safe and comfortable. If your child has sensory issues, make sure to consider that when choosing a costume- make sure nothing is too stiff or itchy. Consider the weather, too. If it is likely to be cold on Halloween, look for a costume that incorporates warm layers or a coat, so that you don’t have to cover it up. You will also want to think about your budget. Costumes can get pricey, but often, with a little bit of creativity, you can DIY something just as adorable.

Costumes for Girls

• Barbie: Is there anything more trendy or more iconic than Barbie? You are sure to find a costume to suit your little girl, or you can DIY a costume with bright pink clothing and accessories.
• Taylor Swift: If you have a little Swiftie in your home, this one may already be a foregone conclusion!
• Coraline: Cute but a little spooky, trendy but classic, this is another one that lends itself to DIY, with a yellow raincoat and boots and a blue wig. Since it’s the 15^th anniversary of the
• Wednesday Addams: The Netflix series has brought her back in a big way, and she’s showing some staying power! There are a few different versions on the market, or you could make your own, with a black dress and white collared shirt underneath.
• Inside Out 2 Characters: You could go with Joy, with her cute green dress and blue pixie cut, but Disgust is the hot costume of the moment, sassy in all green, with green hair, and a pink scarf around her neck for an accent.
• Wonder Woman: This one is a classic, and a great way to make your little girl feel powerful!

Costumes for Boys

• Ken: If you have a Barbie with a brother, you may just want a Ken! This year, the costumes are easy to find. For DIY purposes, brightly colored workout gear will work.
• Football Player: For the little sports fan in your house, choose a costume that mimics his favorite player.
• Beetlejuice: With the new movie in theaters, Beetlejuice is having a resurgence in popularity, so finding a costume with the iconic striped suit is easy.
• Ghostbuster: Another old favorite making a comeback, these costumes are going to be big this year because of the popularity of Frozen Empire.
• Willy Wonka: What kid hasn’t fantasized about owning a magical candy factory? Top hat, cane, velvet jacket, and golden ticket come together to make a great costume.
• Superhero: Take your pick, but think about costumes that don’t involve vision-obscuring masks.

Gender Neutral Costumes

This is an easy category, because there are tons of costumes that can work for boys or girls. Pokémon characters, Minions, Astronauts, Chefs, Aliens, Harry Potter or Bluey characters, and Dinosaurs are all very popular. Talk to your child, and consider a costume that reflects a favorite animal, television show, or hobby.

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How to Keep your Children Safe on Halloween During the COVID Pandemic

2020 has been quite a year! If you’re like many of us, you’ve probably got mixed emotions about the upcoming holiday season. On the one hand, it would be great to get back to a sense of normalcy, embracing well-loved traditions despite the COVID-19 pandemic. On the other hand, what’s safe? As Halloween approaches, many parents are wondering how their kids can safely celebrate this festive holiday.

So, is trick-or-treating safe in 2020? If you think of all the ways Halloween is typically celebrated, with dances, parties, hayrides, and carnivals, trick-or-treating seems like a more manageable activity. It’s outside, and it’s relatively easy to stay socially distant from other kids. If you’re in a quiet neighborhood, trick-or-treating might be the way to go.

Infection disease specialists, however, urge caution. Especially if you live where community spread is still high, trick-or-treating may not be a good idea. If you’re in an area where the prevalence of COVID-19 is low, it’s still wise to be aware of potential dangers. What are the riskiest elements of trick-or-treating this year?

• Being in a large group.: Trick-or-treating in a group of friends may not be the best idea, because being close to people from another household and spending several hours together brings a risk of virus transmission. If your kids have their hearts set on trick-or-treating with their friends, limit it to 3-4 kids from families who have been social distancing.
• Face-to-face exposure at neighbor’s doors: Walking to a door, knocking, saying “trick or treat?”, taking some candy, and leaving doesn’t involve a lot of face to face time, it’s true. But even though it may not seem risky, the more households you visit, the more exposure you have, especially since other kids are lingering on the same doorsteps.
• Touching things: This is the least concerning factor- just use hand sanitizer frequently and wash hands when you get home. There’s little risk of infection from candy wrappers, but to be extra careful, set aside most of the candy for 3 days before eating it.

The CDC advises that staying home may be best this year, celebrating Halloween by decorating your house, carving pumpkins, having a movie night, or maybe hosting a virtual costume contest. If you’re handing out candy, wear a mask or consider placing individually bagged treats on the porch. If you do decide to trick or treat, though, incorporate face masks into the costumes, don’t let kids share props or toys, and talk to your kids about not touching too many things or digging around in candy bowls.

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