Create Halloween Traditions for Your Baby’s First Halloween to Last Them a Lifetime

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Halloween is just around the corner! If this is your baby’s first Halloween, it is a perfect time to create some new traditions that will last them a lifetime. Here are 8 Halloween traditions to start with your family. 

Choose Costumes as a Family

Finding the right Halloween costume can be stressful, but finding a theme will make it so much easier and a lot more fun. Disney, popular storybooks, and superheroes are a great place to start. Some other great costume ideas include:

  • The Wizard of Oz

  • Sunshine and Rain while your little one’s stroller or wagon turns into a rainbow

  • Animals with a theme (safari, cats and dogs, etc.)

  • Hippies

  • Robots

  • Rock Stars

  • Cupcakes or Sweets

  • Farmer and his vegetables


Some things to keep in mind when choosing a costume for your baby are:

  • Make sure it’s appropriate for the weather

  • Make sure it’s easy to access his or her diaper

  • Make sure that there are no loose buttons or accessories that can cause your baby harm

     

Plan a Halloween Photoshoot

Whether it’s a pumpkin patch or a studio shoot, capturing these moments with your baby is something that you will cherish. You can choose to hire a photographer or simply take photos on your phone at your favorite fall location. 

 

Visit a Pumpkin Patch

Visiting a pumpkin patch is a tradition that is loved by many. Children can select a pumpkin for decoration or eating too! Most pumpkin patches also include many family fun activities and festive fall sweets and treats to enjoy. 

 

Read Halloween Books 

Reading with your child is a way to bond with them before and after they are born. Select spooky and fun books to read together that revolve around Halloween. A few of the most popular Halloween books include: 

Plan a Party with Other Babies

Your infant may be too young to go door to door on Halloween, but that doesn’t mean they have to miss out on the fun. Invite other moms with babies over for an indoor trick or treat party! Instead of candy, share little toys or gifts that are appropriate for the invitees. Be sure to take lots of pictures of everyone in their costumes, too! 

As your child grows, this tradition can transition to a neighborhood parade or block party with other families. 

 

Hand Out Candy

Your little one can be your little helper on Halloween and help hand out candy to all of the older children who stop by. This is a great way to get the “oohs” and “ahhs’ that your dressed-up infant deserves on this day. 

Creating traditions with your new baby is a great way to connect with your little one. It also helps provide them with a sense of identity, security, and memories they cherish.

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