We’re just days away from Halloween, which means most parents are busy Googling 'easiest DIY costumes' (just us?) and wondering how they can turn last year’s cape and animal slippers into a passable costume for this year.
But for parents with toddlers or babies, Halloween costume ideas can be even more challenging to conjure up.
Thankfully, some clever mums have come up with some hilarious and Instagram-worthy costumes to inspire you.
While kids at this age may be too young to fully appreciate the comedic brilliance behind creating matching Wayne’s World costumes for them, that doesn’t mean you can’t.
From Princess Leia to a taco, here are 13 of the best Halloween costume ideas for young kids.
Movie and TV character costumes
Back to the Future
Recreate Back to the Future duo Marty McFly and Doc Brown with a red puffer vest and white wig. Major props to this mum for going the extra mile and making a DIY DeLorean time machine.
Risky Business
Why not dress your child up as Tom Cruise from Risky Business? All you need is a white shirt that doesn’t have baby vomit on it and a pair of sunglasses. Piece of cake.
Wayne’s World
This mum recreated Wayne Campbell and Garth Algar’s looks from the legendary Wayne’s World.
Party on, Wayne.
Shrek
Has your baby got that John Lithgow charm? Why not dress them as Lord Farquaad from Shrek? This is guaranteed to be a winning costume at your mothers’ group.
Aladdin
This little guy took Halloween to a whole new world with his Aladdin costume.
Princess Leia
For those who don’t want to splurge on Halloween costumes, this knitted Princess Leia headpiece could be the solution.
Celebrity costumes
Prince
Prince from Purple Rain, complete with a mini mo and goatee.
Animal costumes
A spider
If you’re on the hunt for a spine-tingling costume, a spooky spider never fails.
A narwhal
Many people may ask what animal your baby is dressed as, and you can say, “oh, don’t you know? He’s a narwhal” with quiet smugness.
Food costumes
A taco
Yep, a baby taco. I don’t think this needs further explanation.
Do you have any clever costume ideas for kids? Let us know in the comments below.