For the 12-and-under crowd, Halloween is indisputably the best night of the year — and we predict the most coveted kids’ costumes will fly off the shelves faster than you can say “trick or treat.” No one wants to be the parent scrambling to pull together a last-minute getup on October 31, so while we’ve written about lots of costumes before — including costumes for women and baby costumes — here, we’ve rounded up the best costumes for kids, as praised by the most enthusiastic reviewers on Amazon.
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Best-rated costume for kids
$27$32 now 16% off
Nearly 90 percent of reviewers gave this firefighter costume five stars, with over 400 describing it as “good quality” and “well made.” One reviewer, who purchased it for their 4-year-old son, found that it “fit perfectly with room to grow,” and noted that the bullhorn “thankfully isn’t very loud.” The jacket and hat are also tough enough to withstand rough play, the parent adds, sharing that the hat “doesn’t bend (he tested this, by standing on it).” A grandparent also purchased it for their 3-year-old grandson, who shares that he “kept it on for two days straight and put out a tremendous amount of fires.” Reviewers also liked the reflective panels for increased visibility, and that the bullhorn and fire extinguisher can be Velcro-ed to the jacket.
$27 AT AMAZON
Best-rated (less expensive) costume for kids
“My 6-year-old received so many compliments on this costume,” one happy reviewer begins of this under-$20 two-piece butterfly set. “She loved wearing it because it was light and easy for her to take on and off by herself. The colors were bright and the wings fluttered perfectly.” Another parent, who also purchased it for their daughter, shares that she “flies around the house and just laughs and carries on. I didn’t ever think something so trivial would bring such joy.” A third found it to be the perfect Halloween costume solution for their daughter with sensitive skin. “Costumes always cause her to break out in hives,” they write. “This was the perfect costume for her! It looked beautiful and didn’t cause any irritation.”
$21 AT AMAZON
Best pirate costume for kids
$22
This simple pirate costume stole the show for many reviewers because it’s made well and functional for a kid to wear all night. “It held up to a whole day of running around in it before trick-or-treating, and I’m sure she’ll continue to wear it while playing until she gets too tall for it,” writes one mom. Another parent that they “decided all my children were going to go as pirates this year.” They added, “This costume is absolutely adorable. I bought this for my 2-year-old daughter who wears 4T clothes. It fits her very well. And she is in love with this costume.” And one more notes, “There are few things worse than a child crying because their favorite costume ripped. I don’t think that will be the case with this costume.”
$22 AT AMAZON
Best Wonder Woman costume for kids
Super DC Heroes Wonder Woman Child’s Costume
$40 now 28% off
$29
Many kids chose this costume for Halloween but ended up wearing it many more times afterward. One mom says her daughter “wears it once a week,” which also speaks to its durability and comfort. Multiple parents explained that this costume didn’t irritate their kids’ skin, as some cheap costumes can, like one mom who says her daughter is “extremely sensitive to anything even remotely scratchy, even seams.” But with this costume, she writes, “She wore this all day (and night) and never had a complaint.” One parent, however, notes that the skirt “is very short” and advises future customers to “get some red or blue bloomers to cover that tiny booty.”
$29 AT AMAZON
Best Batman costume for kids
Many superhero costumes come with fake, blow-up muscles for added “toughness,” but lots of reviewers appreciate that this one was padding-free. “This one is much more comfortable for my son. He hates the stiff chest on the other costume. He is a large 3-year-old and the small fits perfectly,” one reviewer explains. In fact, this Batman costume is so comfortable, many more parents say their kids sleep in this and put it on regularly long after Halloween because they’re so attached to it. One mom writes, weeks after Halloween, that her son is “still rocking the Batman suit after school each day,” adding, “It doesn’t have any signs of wear or tear after about 5,000 superhero rolls and jumps. Not even after the epic battle against several of my couch cushions.”
$46 AT AMAZON
Best Spider-Man costume for kids
$24
“Happy son, happy mom,” writes one reviewer whose son “has been wearing this a few times a week since we purchased it about four months ago.” They say that the suit’s material is “thin and breathable but not sheer” and that the crotch zipper is quite handy for getting him in and out. Another reviewer also says the material is thin, but ultimately concludes it is “very good quality for the money.” Their grandson has “worn it everyday” and does a lot of “running around and playing with it,” but it still seems to be holding up “VERY well!” Getting a lot of mileage out of the suit seems to be a common theme, as another reviewer’s 4-year-old also wears it every single day: “The minute he comes home from daycare he puts it on and runs around like a lunatic shooting webs.” Such heavy usage means that the suit requires regular cleaning, which could be an issue for thin fabrics like this one. Fortunately, the reviewer says that it “washes well,” as long as you remember to hang it dry.
$24 AT AMAZON
Best Flash costume for kids
$32$38 now 16% off
For little DC Comics fans, nearly 1,500 reviewers were impressed by this Flash costume — especially for those who like to play pretend. “We ordered this for my son for Halloween … He is absolutely convinced that he moves faster when he has it on,” one parent writes. “The costume itself seems well made and fits him very well.” Another, who purchased it for their 6-year-old son, also found it to be a huge hit: “My son has worn it about every day since Halloween,” they write. “And it is still going strong.” Reviewers found that a size small best fits ages 4 to 6, and a medium ages 6 to 7.
$32 AT AMAZON
Best astronaut costume for kids
$53 now 36% off
From $34
“The quality of the suit is what sold me,” writes one parent. And many more customers agree that for a costume, this astronaut suit felt well made. Plus, it’s easy to clean. “My boy spilled everything he could get his hands on all over the costume and one cycle in the washing machine, it looks brand spanking new.” Another says her “3-year-old is crazy about space,” so she bought this for him for Halloween, but he actually wears it regularly: “The details on this suit are really well done. The included NASA hat is something my son often wears on its own. When we watch astronauts getting on the space shuttle on the web, he’s excited that his suit looks like theirs.” And one kid got more compliments than anyone else with this comment. His mom writes, “One NASA engineer went off at how awesome it was. My son thought he was the coolest kid on the block.”
FROM $34 AT AMAZON
Best doctor costume for kids
Prextex Child’s Halloween Doctor Surgeon Costume
$20
$29 now 31% off
Reviewers were pleasantly surprised by the quality of this doctor costume. “[It] feels like scrubs and looks like scrubs,” one reviewer says. “From the construction stitching to the fabric weight and everything in between, this set is well made. The material is a nice quality and is much higher than most fabrics used in making costumes.” The costume also comes with a variety of accessories, including a “stethoscope, otoscope, thermometer, blood pressure gauge, scissors, injection needle, and bandage,” according to another reviewer. They add that this costume gave their son an opportunity to practice dressing himself and that fiddling around with the accompanying accessories “helped out with [his] fine motor skills.” And a third reviewer’s son “totally lit up” when he saw this costume and “got into character right away.” He was “so serious about listening to our hearts and bandaging owies” that they think they “may have a little doctor in training!”
$20 AT AMAZON
Best pumpkin costume for kids
$15
“Perfect little pumpkin costume,” writes one customer whose 3-year-old picked out this costume for himself. “I was a little worried it would be too big since it’s one size, but it fits him decently. It hits him between his knees and feet, so he will be able to walk around with no issues. This pumpkin costume just made him the happiest 3 year old ever!” Another reviewer was also initially skeptical about the one-size-fits-all feature, but they found that the “sizing is very forgiving because the arm holes are pretty big. It could fit a 5 year old or a 10 year old.” Plus, the fact that this costume works for a variety of sizes means it can be reused in years to come: “This costume is so affordable and it’s actually adorable too… I love that it fits such a wide age range,” one reviewer writes. “It is a felt costume, well made, with lovely bright colors. I expect it to last a few years at least.”
$15 AT AMAZON
Best inflatable costume for kids
$45$55 now 18% off
“This costume is a huge hit in my house,” one happy parent, who bought the size 4–6, writes. “It fits both my tall 4-year-old (44 inches) and 6-year-old (48 inches) perfectly.” They add that the “golden hoof flaps stay in place over their feet,” it’s “fairly easy to get on and off,” and “you can layer however you need for the weather.” They do point out that one potential setback is the lack of skin color options for the legs, though they share that it’s “not a huge distraction though for a kid of color because they don’t stand out that much.” Another reviewer praises its durability, finding that, even months after Halloween, their daughter “still likes to play with it and it’s not all tattered up yet.” It can be somewhat tricky to walk in, parents write, though this doesn’t seem to deter eager trick-or-treaters: “[I’m] with it just for the giggles,” one parent writes. “I couldn’t stop laughing at the littles running in this.”
$45 AT AMAZON
Best sports-themed costume
This costume comes in 33 different options for whichever football team your kid supports, and parents report their little sports fans were comfortable all Halloween and even wore it way past Halloween night. One mom bought this for her son and he “has been wearing it pretty much every day since then.” She warns that “ironing the number on the back was a little difficult,” and took some time, “but it was so worth it.” Another parent writes, “I knew that my son would put this on every day once we gave it to him. Boy, was I right.” She adds, “The helmet is the best part and very real looking. The shoulder pads fit nicely in the jersey and the pants look like the real ones the big guys on Sunday wear.”
FROM $50 AT AMAZON
Best Elvis costume for kids
Rubies Deluxe Elvis Child Costume
$40 now 30% off
$28
“This costume was SO much better than I expected. Especially for the price,” writes one mom who dressed her 2-year-old son in this bedazzled Elvis costume for Halloween. She adds that it feels like great quality, but warns “there is glitter all over the costume, but it’s not the annoying glitter that comes off or leaves it when he sits.” Another mom says her “son was a hit during Halloween.” She bought the wig and glasses separately, but definitely made the costume better. “Some older kids saw him and they liked it so much they even gave some of their candy to him,” she adds.
$28 AT AMAZON
Best Star Wars costume for kids
$32
“This costume is pretty impressive as far as Halloween getups go. The detailing and padding are quite nice with the design on both the front and back of the costume,” says one mom. She also notes, “The best part is the full helmet that is actually made of durable plastic. Nothing like the cheap masks they sell.” Another customer also agrees that this actually feels higher quality than most other costumes because it’s “made of quality material. It’s thick and opaque, not the flimsy types.” She also adds that it’s great for an active kid, writing, “It didn’t hinder activities of a highly energetic Halloween event including lots of walking, sitting, games, and even a ‘Thriller’ dance.” And one more parent says her son “HAD TO BE Kylo Ren” for Halloween, and he’s still obsessed with it. “Every day after school he is right back in it. As a matter of fact, when he is acting up, he can deal with no electronics, no playing outside, etc., but once I say no Kylo Ren costume: NOOOOOOO!”
$32 AT AMAZON
Best Frozen costume for kids
Since Frozen was released in 2013, many different companies began selling Princess Elsa costumes. Parents looking through the options say that this sparkly blue dress is one of the best-designed available. “This was by far the classiest and most elegant Elsa costume that I saw,” one reviewer says. “The netting (tulle material) and the sequins are surprisingly soft! … My daughter is in love with it. She put it on this morning and hasn’t taken it off.” Another reviewer also raved about the stylishness of this dress, writing that it “is by far one of the prettiest Elsa dresses you can buy on Amazon. Way more sparkles and elegance than other dresses … When [my daughter] did an Elsa party with her friends, they thought she had the prettiest Elsa dress!” One caveat, however, is that the dress features quite a long train, which might make it impractical for playtime. As one reviewer advises, if you’re going to a Halloween party “where your child will be running around, you may want to hem the bottom and the train a bit because it does drag, which is pretty but not very handy for kids playing,” Their plan is to “wrap the train around my daughter like a belt when she wants to play at the party.” That way they won’t trip, and they won’t have to let the train go.
$43 AT AMAZON
Best Renaissance-queen costume for kids
$29
Parents were impressed with this medieval queen costume, especially because it required no additional purchases or accessories. One mom says her “daughter is in love,” explaining, “This costume is worth every penny I paid, and the only additional item I need to purchase is flat black shoes for her.” Another calls it “a gorgeous medieval costume for girls” and says it’s “honestly prettier than Disney’s.” She does warn that the “crown jewels fell out immediately” but she hot glued them back on and they stayed the rest of the night.
$29 AT AMAZON
Best Tinkerbell costume for kids
Kids love this Tinkerbell-esque costume, and parents appreciate how easy it is to put on their kids. “I was worried about the quality since it’s so affordable and it looks like we spent twice what we paid,” writes one reviewer who adds that the elastic on the tutu allows kids to reuse this costume even after they grow. A few people didn’t realize the costume only came with the accessories. One reviewer explains, “You have to get a onesie and possibly tights, but that is no problem.” Overall, she writes, “The wings, headband, and wand make the costume complete and look sturdy enough to survive some playtime.”
$24 AT AMAZON
Best princess costume for kids
Parents whose kids wanted to dress up like Cinderella bought this costume for them. One mom says this dress blew her away because, “Most princess dresses out there do not quite resemble the authenticity of the princess movies. And this dress is spot on.” Another appreciates that “the tulle in the skirt is so full like a real princess dress.” But she says the best part is that her daughter “can put it on by herself, without help” because this has a stretchy bodice, making it easy to slip over her head instead of zipping up in the back. One more mom calls this “the most well-made princess dress” and loves that there’s no glitter on the dress like most princess gowns have “because that stuff spreads like a virus.”
$23 AT AMAZON
Best witch costume for kids
$30
Nearly one quarter of all five star reviewers call this witch costume “adorable,” like one mom who writes, “These were absolutely adorable and since Halloween, we have put them in their ‘dress-up’ bin and they use them daily.” One calls it “kinda spooky, but cute at the same time,” and another says her daughter “got lots of compliments on having such a ‘pretty witch’ costume.” Another mom warns that the “fabric is a little itchy on direct skin” and recommends layering underneath. She, like most other moms, says the costume is “warmer than most” but not warm enough for cold October weather, so the layers underneath will come in handy.
$30 AT AMAZON
Best Paw Patrol costume for kids
“This is such a cute Halloween costume. And perfect for toddlers who don’t like to wear anything too bulky,” writes one reviewer. Another parent says, “This costume was a huge hit for my Paw Patrol–obsessed kiddo.” And while it’s very cute, she mainly appreciated that it was comfortable and durable for her kid. “The material was lightweight but warm enough for a slightly chilly evening of trick-or-treating. It seems like a lot of times, these type of costumes are almost one time use, but this has held up really well.”
$25 AT AMAZON
Best construction worker costume for kids
$27
Parents were delighted by this construction-worker costume, which comes with a hard hat and plastic saw and hammer. One parent has a 2-year-old who specifically asked to be a construction worker for Halloween. She writes, “I found this costume and it seemed higher quality than others so I went for it. It was a big hit with my son! Now months after Halloween, he’s still wearing it around and it’s holding up pretty well.” Another parent also says her child still wears this post-Halloween, noting, “My almost 4-year-old son loves this so much. He’s been taking construction service calls, telling every ‘caller’ he’ll be there in a jiffy.” A third parent was just overall impressed with the quality, writing, “The outfit is durable, well made and has enough accessories to make a little one feel and look like a real construction worker.”
$27 AT AMAZON
Best dragon costume for kids
$39
“Our 4-year-old decided one day out of the blue that she would be a ‘Wed Fiyah Dwagon’ (red fire dragon) for Halloween, and we found this and couldn’t have been more pleased,” one parent writes, and many other reviewers appreciate that it’s actually warm but still has room for layers underneath. “The headpiece of the dragon is soft and cushiony, it also benefits to keep them warm if outside trick-or-treating too,” explains one who still opted to put clothes underneath the costume. Another reviewer, who also had her son layer up, was impressed with the look of the costume, writing, “There’s nothing chintzy looking about it. Our son got sooo many compliments on it during trick-or-treating.”
$39 AT AMAZON
Best lion costume for kids
$30
This adorable lion costume, especially the nuances in construction, impressed reviewers. One mom loves that the mittens are actually attached to the costume, so they “won’t get lost,” and “the hood snaps off completely, which makes for much easier dressing.” Another says her grandson won’t stop “shouting ‘RAWWWR’” while wearing this lion suit. Many parents just appreciate how high quality the costume looks, like one one parent who adds, “People were ooohing and ahhing. No joke — this costume is awesome! Sad he will only get one year out of it because he’s growing like a weed.” One wishes “the mane was a little ‘fluffier’ but it is still super cute.”
$30 AT AMAZON
Best chef costume for kids
“This was a gift for a 3-year-old who is obsessed with sweets,” one reviewer writes, adding that even though it wasn’t Halloween, “she LOVED it, and immediately got all dressed up and started ‘making cupcakes’ for everyone.” And lots of reviewers agree that the accessories make this costume complete. “Lots of cute little tools and pockets and even a place for their own little name badge,” writes one mom, while another says, “The costume is so well put together with attached wooden spoon and spatula. It also includes attached measuring sticks and name tag.” Customers also loved that the outfit is adjustable, making it ideal for long-term or repeat use: “The hat is especially nice because the Velcro closure allows both the smaller and larger kids to wear it comfortably.”
$37 AT AMAZON
Best cat costume for kids
$9
A makeshift cat costume, assembled from leggings or a leotard you already have in your closet, can always be counted upon as an easy and budget-friendly last-minute Halloween costume, and this accessory kit comes with the ears, a bowtie, and tail you need to complete the look. “The costume is simple, but adorable! Much better than low-quality Halloween costumes that are on the market,” one reviewer says. “I did not want to put my child in artificial material and make her sweat, so I bought a black shirt and pants and these accessories. I painted nose and whiskers, and she looked very cute!” The set’s simplicity makes it perfect for kids who feel uncomfortable in head-to-toe costumes. “Great for my toddler who wanted to be a kitty for Halloween but doesn’t like full blown costumes that restrict his movement,” one parent says. Even with their low price, reviewers say that the accessories are quite durable. One reviewer says the set lasted “past Halloween and into the Christmas season” for their 3-year-old. And another writes that their kids “still use it for dress-up over a year later!”
$9 AT AMAZON
Best puppy costume for kids
Underwraps Toddler Belly Babies Furry Puppy Costume
$39 now 33% off
$26
One third of all five-star reviewers call this puppy costume “adorable,” like one mom who says her “little puppy was the hit of Halloween,” adding, “The body piece is poofy so it made him look like a chunky little puppy, which was just absolutely the cutest.” One more parent calls this “the most adorable costume ever” for her 2-year-old. Not only is it cute, but she appreciates that it’s “great for a colder Halloween night,” explaining, “The doggy head covered his ears and again was very warm. It’s nice that I could layer clothes without worrying about fit.”
$26 AT AMAZON
Best sumo-wrestler costume for kids
$43
Kids with a sense of humor appreciated this blow-up costume. One parent said her “daughter begged for this costume,” and reports back that “she loves the costume and couldn’t be any happier.” She notes that there are actually some surprisingly elements such as “a built-in fan and it also comes with a wig,” both of which added to the costume’s appeal. And one more parent says “this thing is AWESOME, so AWESOME we ordered another” for fear that the first one might rip during her son’s Halloween parade. “We don’t need to use the other and I can send back but yea this costume is effin AWESOME. As soon as it came he tried it on, I took pictures sent out to the family and friend and everyone was laughing and posting on the social media accounts thinking it was the greatest thing.”