10 Last-Minute Halloween Costumes
Still searching for a Halloween costume for your tot? Don’t fret! We have 10 no-fuss options that are frighteningly cute.
Raise your hand if you feel like Halloween really crept up on you. Yep, us too!
In between Covid panic-cleaning and binge watching The Home Edit on Netflix, it’s been admittedly hard to get our Halloween game going! But since it’s one of the most magical and memory-making experiences for kids, we’re ready to kick into full gear!
If you’re still after a last-minute costume for your tot to wear to school or trick-or-treating (even if it’s on Zoom), then you’re going to want to know all about:
- Our favorite last minute Halloween costume ideas for kids
- The chemicals you should be avoiding in kids costumes
- The benefits of imaginative play
Scroll down to learn more!
10 Last-minute Halloween costumes for kids
As parents who’ve collectively done Halloween A LOT, we’re here to tell you that you can’t go wrong with the following Halloween kids costume ideas:
- Chef
- Firefighter
- Astronaut
- Flight suit
- Police officer
- Fighter pilot
- Doctor
- Cat
- Lion
- Dragon
Keep reading to see our picks for each!
Aeromax Big Kid Jr Chef Jacket with Hat
$31.95
Aeromax Baby/Toddler/Big Kid Firefighter Suit
Ranging from $49.95 to $63.95
Available in more colors
Aeromax Baby/Toddler/Big Kid Jr Astronaut Suit with Embroidered Hat
Ranging from $29.95 to $52.95
Available in more colors
Aeromax Youth Astronaut Helmet
$17.95
Aeromax Baby/Toddler/Big Kid Jr Flight Suit with Embroidered Cap
Ranging from $29.95 to $52.95
Aeromax Toddler/Big Kid Jr Police Officer Suit with Cap & Belt
$49.95
Aeromax Toddler/Big Kid Jr Fighter Pilot Suit with Embroidered Cap
$52.95
Aeromax Toddler/Big Kid Jr Doctor Lab Coat
$25.95
Aeromax Toddler/Big Kid Jr Doctor Scrubs
$23.95
Available in more colors
Meri Meri Black Cat Dress Up Kit
$18
Meri Meri Lion Headdress
$20
$60
The chemicals you should be avoiding in kids costumes
At The Tot, we never use or recommend anything that hasn’t passed The Tot Test. This means we’ve looked deep into third-party testing, examined ingredients lists and asked in-depth questions about a product’s composition to ensure it’s free of the chemicals we like to avoid.
When it comes to kids costumes, it’s important to steer clear of the following chemicals:
- Phthalates – Many phthalates are known endocrine disruptors associated with asthma, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, breast cancer, obesity, type II diabetes, neurodevelopmental issues, behavioral issues, autism spectrum disorders, altered reproductive development and male fertility issues.
- BPA + BPS (Bisphenols) – Often used in plastics, bisphenols mimic the hormone estrogen and have been linked to prostate cancer, breast cancer, female infertility, and obesity. BPA is an especially dangerous endocrine disruptor since even small amounts of this chemical have been shown to cause serious reproductive damage, especially when the exposure occurs in utero.
- PVC – PVC, also known as polyvinyl chloride, or vinyl, is an incredibly toxic chemical that is harmful to our bodies and to the environment right from the production phase through to disposal. It contains additives like phthalates, lead, cadmium, organotin that are quite toxic and have been linked to asthma, allergies, reproductive problems and cancer.
- Formaldehyde –Formaldehyde is a known carcinogen and very low levels can irritate and burn the eyes, nose, throat, and skin. Those with asthma may have exacerbation of symptoms when exposed to formaldehyde.
Click here to view the full list of chemicals we avoid and why.
The benefits of imaginative play
When kids wear costumes, they’re able to dive deep into imaginative play which comes with the following benefits:
- Helps a child develop a sense of self
- Builds confidence
- Helps develop empathy
- Encourages creative thinking and problem-solving
- Facilitates opportunities to expand vocabulary and numeracy skills
- Can facilitate an understanding of different cultures
- Enables gender exploration
Click here to learn more about the best toys for imaginative play.
Continue Reading
- Do you know what play schemas your child is most into? Montessori Educator, Christina Clemer, talks about what they are and how to incorporate them in play in our article: What Are Play Schemas?
- What We’re Reading: Being Mama: Lauren Roseman Schwartz
