Mommy and Me Halloween Costume Ideas to Slay Together!
Halloween is just around the corner. Make it even more enchanting by sharing it with your little one in matching Mommy and Me Halloween costumes!
If you’re a parent, you know that dressing up with your child can be a fun and memorable experience. It’s a time to bond with your little princess or monster, create some beautiful memories, and capture adorable photos of the both of you in a Mommy and Me Halloween costume theme that you will enjoy looking back on in the years to come.
In recent years, the trend of coordinating Halloween costumes for moms and their kids has been on the rise. It brings a sense of togetherness and adds an extra layer of fun and excitement to the holiday. Moms have a lot on their plates and many days wonder if motherhood is worth it, so it can be fun to just take a break from the daily grind and plan out a fun holiday for you and your child. Most likely, you’ll feel like a kid again and get many of those smiles and laughs that you deserve.
Benefits of a Mommy and Me Halloween Costume
There are so many benefits of dressing up in coordinating Mommy and Me Halloween costumes with your child. One benefit is the special bonding experience between you and your child. I know when I have special bonding moments with my children, it helps to fill my cup. I get a break, albeit a short one, from the stresses and worries I have each day as a mom of two.
Similar to the bonding experience you will feel with your child, another benefit is the joy it brings your kids to match costumes with you. My daughters are still of the age that they like to match with me, so I want to take advantage of that. I know eventually (hopefully not too soon!) they won’t want to match me anymore so I want to enjoy this time now.
Finally, a third benefit is the great photo opportunities! Whether it be wearing those costumes trick-or-treating together or at a Halloween event in the neighborhood, you will be able to get lots of fun pictures together that you will enjoy looking at again in the years to come. I love capturing lots of photos even if I’m not the best at printing them out.
Planning Your Mommy and Me Halloween Costume
When planning out your Mommy and Me Halloween costume choose costumes that both you and your child will enjoy. Whether it’s a show or movie you like to watch together, or one of the spooky books you enjoy reading together, choose a concept that brings joy to both you and your child.
Also consider comfort and ease of movement. You don’t want your child to refuse to wear the costume because they can’t move well or the fabric is too scratchy. If your child is old enough, include him or her in the decision-making process. I know when my older daughter is more involved in choosing what to wear, I have a better chance of her actually wanting to wear it when the time comes.
Lastly, try not to put too much pressure on the holiday. You did your research and chose the perfect Mommy and Me Halloween costume, but children are unpredictable. You may get some cries or your child may refuse to pose for the perfect photo. Try to live in the moment, and even if your child has a pout in the photos, this moment is still something you will look back on and laugh about in the future.
I’m now going to share some Mommy and Me Halloween costume ideas for moms and daughters, moms and sons, moms and babies, and families. Dads can even join in the fun! I hope you find something that hits the spot for you and your family.
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Mommy and Me Halloween Costume Ideas for Moms and Daughters
1. Queen of Hearts and Alice in Wonderland
Is your daughter a fan of Alice in Wonderland? My five year old has been watching that movie a lot lately. Queen of Hearts and Alice and Wonderland can be a fun Mommy and Me Halloween costume idea!
2. Mrs. Potts and Belle
If your daughter prefers Beauty and the Beast, then Mrs. Potts and Belle can be a cute costume idea for you and your little one.
3. Evil Queen and Snow White
If you and your daughter are fans of the more traditional Disney Princess movies, then the Witch and Snow White could be a fun Halloween theme for the two of you.
4. Fairy Godmother and Cinderella
All girls love Cinderella! The Fairy Godmother and Cinderella can be a sweet Mommy and Me Halloween costume idea. The Fairy Godmother helped give Cinderella a better life which is what you do for your adorable girl each day.
5. Mother Gothel and Rapunzel
Is your daughter obsessed with Tangled like mine? Then go ahead and dress up like Mother Gothel and Rapunzel. That was our Halloween theme last year and Mother Gothel was one of the most comfortable costumes I have ever worn! My daughter and I loved it!
6. Ursula and Ariel
Does your daughter dream about being under the sea? Then Ursula and Ariel from The Little Mermaid may be a costume theme that she will love.
7. Morticia and Wednesday
Are you and your daughter a little creepy and kooky? Then dress up as the mother-daughter duo Morticia and Wednesday from The Addams Family!
8. Merida and Queen Elinor
If your daughter is strong-willed like mine, then maybe she is a fan of Merida from Brave. You can dress up as Queen Elinor to coordinate.
9. Aurora and Maleficent
Do you have a hard time waking up your daughter each morning for school? I like to call my daughter Sleeping Beauty when that happens. Maybe your little one will enjoy being Aurora from Sleeping Beauty and you can dress up as Maleficent.
10. Wilma and Pebbles
If you have a young toddler, then Wilma and Pebbles from The Flintstones could be an adorable duo to dress up as for Halloween.
11. Glinda and Dorothy
Would your daughter enjoy skipping around the neighborhood in shiny red shoes? Dorothy and Glinda from The Wizard of Oz could be a fun Mommy and Me Halloween costume option.
12. Wendy and Tinkerbell
If your daughter is a fan of Peter Pan or The Pirate Fairy then I bet she would love to dress up as Tinkerbell for Halloween. You could be Wendy!
13. Elastigirl and Violet
If you have a little superhero on your hands then Elastigirl and Violet could be an exciting dynamic duo to dress up as for Halloween.
Mommy and Me Halloween Costume Ideas for Moms and Sons
1. Paleontologist and Dinosaur
If your little boy is a dino-lover, then dressing up as a paleontologist and having him be a dinosaur may be a fun Mommy and Me Halloween costume theme for the both of you.
2. Angel and Devil
Do you have a handsome little devil on your hands? Dressing up as an angel and having your son dress up as a devil can be a fun photo opportunity that you will enjoy looking back on in the years to come.
3. Magic Carpet and Aladdin
Who said Disney is just for girls? If your son is an Aladdin fan, he can be Aladdin and you can be his trusty magic carpet.
4. Betty and Bam-Bam
If you have a young toddler then dressing up as Betty and Bam-Bam from The Flintstones could be a really cute idea for Halloween.
5. Jessie and Woody
Does your son love the Toy Story movies? Then I’m sure your son will love for the both of you to dress up as besties Jessie and Woody for Halloween.
6. Cookie and Cookie Monster
If your little monster is a fan of Sesame Street, dress him up as Cookie Monster and you can be a giant cookie. I’m sure he’ll love chasing you around whether that’s for some cookies or whatever other goodies he’s trying to steal from you.
7. Princess Peach and Mario
Another adorable duo to dress up as is pretty Princess Peach and her pint-sized hero Mario.
8. Sully and Mike Wazowski
If your little one is a big fan of the Monsters, Inc. franchise then I’m sure he’d be so excited to dress up as Mike Wazowski and have you coordinate with him as Sully.
9. Batgirl and Batman
If your son is a big superhero fan then dress him up as Batman for Halloween and be his sidekick Batgirl.
10. Minnie Mouse and Mickey Mouse
Is Mickey Mouse Clubhouse on nonstop in your house? That was a show my girls were obsessed with for a long time. If your little one is a fan, then I’m sure he’d love to be Mickey Mouse and have you as his bestie Minnie.
11. Red Riding Hood and Wolf
If you’re a fairy tale lover then why not dress up as sweet and brave Red Riding Hood and have your son be the scary Big Bad Wolf?
12. Hermione and Harry
Does your son love to read the Harry Potter books? Besties Hermione and Harry could be a fun Mommy and Me Halloween costume idea.
13. Dory and Nemo
If you have a Finding Nemo fan on your hands then you definitely can’t go wrong dressing up as Dory and Nemo.
Mommy and Me Halloween Costume Ideas for Moms and Babies
1. Mrs. Potts and Chip
I always thought that Chip was one of the most adorable Disney characters. You can transform into the beloved characters of Mrs. Potts and Chip from Beauty and the Beast for an enchanting Mommy and Me Halloween costume experience.
2. Anna and Olaf
If you love Frozen as much as I do, then dress up as fearless Anna and have your baby be lovable snowman Olaf.
3. Little Bo Peep and Sheep
If your baby is on the move then I’m sure you’re chasing him or her around all the time. You can put that chasing energy into good use and dress up as Little Bo Peep and chase around your little sheep.
4. Beekeeper and Bee
Experience the buzz of Halloween as you and your baby dress up as a beekeeper and bumble bee for a sweet Mommy and Me Halloween costume adventure.
5. Cat and Mouse
You can dress up as a cat and chase around your little mouse for a silly Mommy and Me Halloween costume idea.
6. Cruella de Vil and Dalmatian
Your little one will look adorable as a little Dalmatian and you can dress up as greedy Cruella de Vil from 101 Dalmatians.
7. Ghostbuster and Stay Puft
A ghostbuster and Stay Puft is another cute Mommy and Me Halloween costume idea especially if you are a fan of the Ghostbusters movies.
8. Witch and Black Cat
You can go the traditional Halloween costume route and dress up as a witch and have your baby be a black cat.
9. Princess Leia and Baby Ewok
If you’re a Star Wars fan then I’m sure you’ve always dreamed of dressing up as Princess Leia. Your adorable little one can be a baby Ewok!
10. Jasmine and Abu
You can experience a whole new world by dressing up as determined Jasmine and her cute sidekick Abu!
11. Mommy Shark and Baby Shark
What parent hasn’t heard of the song Baby Shark? Whether you love it or hate it, dressing up as Mommy Shark and Baby Shark is a cute Mommy and Me Halloween costume theme.
12. Milk and Cookie
A delicious Mommy and Me Halloween costume idea is dressing up as Milk and a Cookie!
13. Scarecrow and Pumpkin
Another great traditional Halloween theme could be dressing up as a scarecrow and pumpkin!
Family Halloween Costume Ideas
1. Cat in the Hat and Things
If you’re a fan of Dr. Seuss, a fun family Halloween costume idea could be the adults dressing up as Cat in the Hat and the kids dressing up as Thing 1, Thing 2, etc.
2. Candies
Does your family have a sweet tooth? Then dress up as different kinds of candy such as Hot Tamales and Mike and Ike’s!
3. Foods
Does your family prefer healthier treats? Dress up as different kinds of food items for a delicious Halloween costume option!
4. Animals
Are you always singing Old MacDonald and other animal songs with your children? Then dress up as a delightful array of animals for a fun family Halloween costume idea.
5. Snow White and Dwarves
One Disney princess movie that works well for a family theme is Snow White! Mom as Snow White, Dad as Prince Florian, and the little ones as the cute dwarves.
6. Dinosaurs
Are your kids obsessed with dinosaurs? Choose different types of prehistoric critters to dress up as!
7. Pirates
You and your family can dress up as different pirates for an adventurous family Halloween costume theme.
8. Care Bears
If your kids love to cuddle, you can dress up as colorful Care Bears for an adorable Halloween costume theme.
9. Power Rangers
Another colorful, but powerful family Halloween costume idea is dressing up as different Power Rangers especially if your house is full of superhero lovers.
10. Marvel Characters
Are you and your family superhero fans? Create your own superpower crew and dress up as those exciting characters. You have so many to choose from!
11. Minions
Channel your mischievous side and dress up as the adorable Minions for a fun family Halloween costume theme.
12. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Dress up as those brave heroes in a half shell if your family is a fan of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Cowabunga!
13. Pokemon
You and your children can transform into the beloved Pokemon trainers and their adorable pocket monsters for a fun and adventurous family Halloween costume theme.
Embark on a magical Mommy and Me Halloween costume journey
Mommy and Me Halloween costumes and family Halloween costume ideas offer more than just a chance to dress up. They provide lasting memories and strengthen the bond between you and your child. Whether you’re planning to become superheroes, dinosaurs, or characters from beloved fairy tales, remember that it’s not just about the costumes—it’s about the moments you’ll share and the memories you’ll create.
I’m always excited each year to come up with our Mommy and Me Halloween costume theme. I ask my older daughter for an initial idea and then I come up with costumes for our family to make it all work out. It’s not always smooth sailing, but I know I will treasure these memories when my girls don’t want to dress up with me anymore.
Hopefully I shared some Halloween costume ideas that you and your kids will enjoy. Let me know what you’ll be dressing up as and feel free to share any other ideas I might have missed!
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