Easy DIY Toddler Halloween Costume Idea | Chucky Costume

I know, I know — dressing my 1 1/2-year-old as scary Chucky was a risky move. But I figured it was my last chance to pick his Halloween costume (he’s already telling me what he wants to be this year!), so I couldn’t resist. And hey, it’s Halloween, after all!

I had so much fun putting this easy DIY toddler Halloween costume together! With just three weeks to go until Halloween, I’m all about team DIY! I’ve already planned his costume for this year, and while he might not get the reference, the 90’s adults definitely will. He’s excited to be a firefighter for his school’s trunk-or-treat, but I can’t wait for you to see my Halloween night DIY creation for him—it will be so funny!

I didn’t do much blogging last year, so I figured I’d share the details of my son’s Halloween costume from last year if you’re looking for inspiration. I did a little poll in my last recap blog, and some of you wanted to see the costume rundown!

YOU HAVE TO WATCH THE VIDEO! It makes me laugh!

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Here is everything I bought for his easy Chucky costume:

Toddler Blue Overalls
Red Sneakers
Stripe Shirt
Fake Knife

Costume’s finishing touches:

Red lipstick on the face for marking
Red and Yellow paint on the overalls
I colored my blonde son’s hair with mashed strawberries and canned pumpkin.

One of the reasons I loved this costume was that he was comfortable and warm in it. The day before, I tried putting him in a lion costume, but he hated it, ripped off the hat, and begged to get out. He was perfectly OK with the Chucky costume.

We live in a dream neighborhood for trick-or-treating—I would have loved it as a kid! There are so many houses that you’d never run out or need to double-dip, and about 90% go all out with Halloween decorations. This year will be especially fun since he’s so much more aware of what Halloween is all about, and we’ve been practicing saying “trick or treat!” Last year, he was confused but still had a blast (candy involvement helped!) Most people got a kick out of his costume, especially with him running around super fast, looking like Chucky! The videos I have from last year are hilarious—I can’t help but laugh every time I look back at them. It was such a funny and memorable Halloween.

Since we’re on the topic of Halloween!

Here are some frequently asked questions about Toddlers and Trick-or-Treating!

1. What’s a good age to start trick-or-treating with a toddler?

Depending on your child’s readiness, you can start as early as 1 or 2 years old. Even though they may not fully understand what’s happening, toddlers enjoy dressing up and seeing all the decorations. People love seeing babies dressed up, too!

2. How do I keep my toddler safe while trick-or-treating?

• Visibility: Use reflective strips, glow sticks, or carry a flashlight to make sure your toddler is visible in the dark. We go early so we don’t have to worry about the darkness. 
• Supervision: Keep your toddler close, hold their hand, and set clear boundaries for how far they can run ahead.
• Candy check: Always inspect their candy for anything unwrapped or unsuitable, like hard candy or small toys that could be a choking hazard. Personally, I donate all of the candy and stick to foods from our household. I’m sure he’ll notice if I do that next year…but the nurses really appreciated it. 

3. What should I do if my toddler is scared of Halloween decorations?

Halloween can be overwhelming for toddlers. To help ease their fears:

• Talk to them weeks in advance about the fun decorations they’ll see (we take walks during the day so he’s used to them.)
• Start trick-or-treating earlier when it’s still light outside.
• Avoid houses with particularly spooky or loud decorations. 

4. What kind of Halloween costume is best for a toddler?

Comfort is key! Choose a costume that:

• Allows your toddler to move freely.
• Isn’t too tight, scratchy, or uncomfortable.
• Keeps them warm if it’s chilly outside (layer with clothing underneath).

5. How do I help my toddler understand trick-or-treating?

Practice at home! 

• Teach them to say “trick or treat!” and hold out their bag.
• Play pretend to knock on doors or to ring a bell.
• Read Halloween books or watch a light-hearted Halloween show so they get the idea).

I hpoe you guys have such a fun and safe Halloween this year!

Questions for you!

1. Do you go trick-or-treating?
2. What are you or your kiddos being this year?
3. Do you have a “trick or treating” neighborhood?

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