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Monster Costumes For Kids

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September 11, 2023 · Karen · Leave a Comment

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Discover the perfect blend of spooky and fun as we dive into a world of monster costumes for kids. Whether they want to roar like a fearsome beast or twirl like a friendly monster, we’ve got you covered. These costumes will ignite their imaginations and make Halloween an unforgettable adventure.

Monster Costumes For Kids
Pin this post for lots of monster Halloween costumes for kids ideas.

Monster Costumes For Kids

Creepy scary is not our thing, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have a few monsters running around the neighborhood on Halloween. This list of kid-friendly monster costumes is the perfect starting point for costume ideas for families of little kids or families that prefer to keep Halloween fun and not scary.

Monster Costumes For Kids

Check out this list for over 25 DIY Creations perfect for a monster infant or toddler monster costumes, all the way through tween and teens that want something not too scary. Some are adorable and others are funny costumes too.

BFG Costume

Don't worry the BFG is a friendly giant, but the other giants? They are monsters.

Photo Credit: desertchica.com

DIY Monsters Inc Costumes

Who doesn't love Mike Wazowski and Sulley from Monsters Inc and Monsters University.

VSCO Boy Skeleton Costume

This is a silly costume idea my tween came up with. Not just a skeleton but a VSCO skeleton.

Star Wars Wampa Costume

This post details out several Star Wars costumes, scroll down to the bottom to see the Wampa costume idea.

Zombie Captain America Costume

The Zombie Captain America from Marve's What If series.

Photo Credit: www.artsyfartsymama.com

DIY Nightmare Before Christmas Sally Costume

Sally's patchwork appearance is kinda creepy but can be toned down into an monster Halloween costume for kids.

Photo Credit: anationofmoms.com

DIY Zombie Ballerina Costume

Zombies can be scary costumes but keep the gory details minimal and it's a fun way to leat your tweens wear a scary costume.

Photo Credit: www.redtedart.com

Last Minute Halloween Costumes: Skeletons!

These skeletons are a fun idea for the whole family.

Photo Credit: www.pressprintparty.com

Easy Ghost Costume Tutorial

A classic monster costume for Halloween!

Photo Credit: www.pressprintparty.com

Spectacular Black Widow Spider Costume DIY

One of the coolest DIY creations on this list I think - a black widow spider with googly eyes.

Photo Credit: creativelybeth.com

Kids Skeleton Halloween Costume - No Sewing

Another creative skeleton costume idea.

Photo Credit: creativelybeth.com

Monsters Inc Halloween Costumes Created from T-shirts

Super easy Monsters Inc costume shirts.

Photo Credit: briebrieblooms.com

DIY Disney Mummy Costume

The perfect combination of scary cute for your little monster.

Photo Credit: seevanessacraft.com

(20 crafty days of halloween) diy dino hoodie

This dinosaur isn't scary. Just cute.

Photo Credit: tatertotsandjello.com

Guest Project — Dragon Tails {sewing tutorial}

An even easier dinosar or dragon costume idea.

Photo Credit: makeit-loveit.com

Halloween Costumes 2012: The Wolf (from 'Little Red Riding Hood')

Who's afraid of the big bad wolf?

Photo Credit: makeit-loveit.com

DIY Toothless Costume...from "How To Train Your Dragon"

Adorable dragon costume for yoru little monster. Another great toddler monster costumes idea.

Photo Credit: www.redtedart.com

Halloween Costumes Kids Can Make: Mummies

More mummies!

Photo Credit: www.lifeissweeterbydesign.com

How to Make a Cookie Monster Costume

What an adorable cookie monster dress idea for little kids.

Photo Credit: mommysbundle.com

DIY Frankenstein Halloween Costume for Kids

I love this monster hood (or box hat), super creative!

Photo Credit: www.momsandcrafters.com

DIY Elmo Costume for Toddlers

Elmo from Sesame Street is one of the most common toddler monster costumes.

Photo Credit: www.inspirationmadesimple.com

Monster Halloween Costume Tutorial

Fun and colorful monster costume for kids.

Photo Credit: 30minutecrafts.com

Monster Shirt Costume

Love this simple monster idea with large googly eyes!

Photo Credit: craftsbyamanda.com

Make a Frankenstein Shirt for Halloween

Another easy costume shirt idea.

Photo Credit: www.midgetmomma.com

DIY Boo From Monster Inc Costume

Boo! Love how adorable this Boo costume from Monsters Inc is.

Photo Credit: www.wherethesmileshavebeen.com

How to Make a Scarecrow Costume for Kids or Adults!

Ok so most people don't think of scarecrows as scary creatures but hear me out. The word 'scare' is in their name. And honestly real ones out in farm fields are always dilapidated and creepy.

Photo Credit: www.momendeavors.com

DIY Monsters University Family Costumes

More Monsters University costume ideas.

Monster Costumes For Kids

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This post was originally published September 16, 2016.

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