Top 10 Costume Ideas for Infants Age 0-6 Months

Nothing is cuter than a little baby dressed up as a kitten for Halloween, but getting the costume to stay on without a struggle is quite the challenge. The 0-6 months demographic won't do well in fancy outfits requiring wings and strings and other mechanical things, so keep it simple and keep it soft. The chances of your child staying in his or her costume without a fuss are higher depending on how comfortable the get-up is. Here are some costume ideas that are easy to buy and easy to wear. A quick Amazon search for any of the numbered items listed in bold will give you more detailed information about sizes and options.

Designed to accommodate a layer of clothing underneath, the Pea in the Pod costume for newborns comes with a green flannel bodysuit, leafy headpiece, and 3 detachable peas.

If you don't plan on taking your child trick-or-treating in a stroller, then this baby snail costume is an adorable choice. It fits babies up to 18 months and is built for those who spend most of their time crawling or are just learning how to walk. Includes soft jumpsuit with built-in footsies and Velcro attached snail shell 11" in diameter. The jumpsuit has a double zip zipper so changing diapers is a snap.

Cute little baby elephant costume in baby bunting style is cuddly way to keep warm on Halloween night. It's made of flannel and lined with satin, and comes with removable hood and floppy elephant ears.

Also made in baby bunting style, the Silly Legs Caterpillar costume comes in either yellow or blue and includes a stuffed body, three multi-colored segments and an elastic hood with bug eyes and antennae. A bonus is the two front zippers which allow for quick and simple diaper changes.

This adorable moo cow costume includes black and white spotted romper with tail and booties and a headpiece with the ears and horns. Onesie-style snap closures on inner legs for easy dressing and diapering.

Fuzzy little lamb costume includes a soft, furry jumpsuit with built-in footsies, hood with floppy ears and a little tail in the back.

Purple and green bunting style newborn dragon costume includes green flannel bodysuit with wings in the back and a dragon face headpiece. Costume is roomy to allow clothing to be worn underneath for extra warmth.

Your baby will be cute as a bug in this red flannel ladybug costume with attached black spots. It includes a tie-on hood with little antennae and a pair of black mesh wings. Ideal for newborns 0-6 months, between 20"-25" long and 7-15 lbs.

This cozy little butterfly outfit, lined in a silky knit fabric, is one of the most comfortable. Comes with shimmering wings, elastic hood with antennae and two front zippers for easy dressing and diaper changing.

Your child will look and feel happy in this brightly colored sunflower costume. Made in bunting style for added warmth, the Baby Sunflower outfit comes with a headpiece of yellow petals and a Velcro closure at the bottom to make diaper changing much easier.