Baby Girl Costumes, Handmade for First Halloween

For a baby girl's first costume, comfort beats spectacle. Look for soft cotton, fleece, or knit bodies with snap or zip closures at the inseam so you can change a diaper without undressing her, and skip scratchy tulle linings, masks, and tight neck elastics. Most makers offer newborn, 0-3, 3-6, 6-12, 12-18, and 18-24 month sizes; size up if the costume goes over a winter onesie. Popular formats are footed romper costumes, pull-on tutus with a matching headband, and hooded animal buntings (pumpkin, ladybug, bunny, fox, lion). Price bands run about $20-$45 for a tutu set or romper and $40-$80 for a structured hooded bunting or multi-piece set. Many small shops ship ready-made styles in 3-7 business days; made-to-order and personalized pieces usually need 1-3 weeks, so order early for late October. An embroidered name or monogram turns a one-day outfit into a keepsake worth photographing.

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