Children's Halloween costumes are an area of fierce competition for parents.
A simple witches hat or a broomstick doesn't always cut it these days and our little ones are increasingly being sent out in humorous, inventive and original costumes.
When babies are small, you call the shots on whether they're a miniature lamb or a baby ghost and if this is their first Halloween, you'll want to make it special by giving them an outfit worthy of the family photo album.
We've rounded up some of the spookiest, cutest and best Halloween costume ideas below.
1. Billy Puppet
If you've seen the Saw movies, this outfit will be even more terrifying to you.
The all black outfit comes complete with a red bow tie, white gloves and mask to transform your little darling into a little terror.
This outfit is suitable for ages 4 - 12 years old.
Price: £14.99, eBay - buy here now
2. Child's Play Costume
Have your very own Chucky doll with this costume inspired by the popular 80's horror classic.
This costume comes complete with the multi coloured shirt and the dungarees, the shoes aren't sold with the costume but any red will do - they're sure to be recognised with or without!
Suitable for toddlers ages 1 to 2 years old.
Price: £12.49, Escapade - buy here now
3. Little Bat Costume
Is there anything cuter than small babies? Small babies dressed as bats, of course.
This adorable little costume will make your baby the sweetest bat in town. The outfit comes with a patterned romper and an adorable litle hat with ears to match.
Suitable for babies and toddlers up to 2 years of age.
Price: £7.99, Amazon - buy here now
4. Jack Skellington
Inspired by the famous character from Tim Burton's Disney movie, The Nightmare Before Christmas, this costume will allow your child to walk in Jack Skellington's shoes this Halloween.
The pinstripe top and bottoms come included in the pack, as well as the signature mask.
This outfit is suitable for ages 3 - 12 years old.
Price: £15, Tu Sainsburys - buy here now
5. Big Bad Wolf Costume
Your child might huff and puff, but the chances are - they won't blow the house down.
This affordable costumes complete with jumpsuit, hood and furry little booties to complete the look!
Suitable for little ones from 0 - 2 years.
Price: £15.89, Amazon - buy here now
6. Pumpkin Costume
We take it back, there is something cuter than a baby in a bat costume, it's a baby dressed as a pumpkin.
Get your little pumpkin all ready for the holiday season with this adorable outfit from Amazon.
The outfit comes in two sizes - one is suited for 1 - 2 year olds and the next size up is 2 - 3 years.
Price: £15.12, Amazon - buy here now
7. Alien Abduction Costume
This costume creates the illusion of an alien abduction and will certainly confuse the children for a little while, at least until they figure out how the suit works.
The suit comes complete with it's very own alien, we're sure could potentially be a spooky companion on days other than the scary season. Remember an alien isn't just for Halloween - it's for life.
Price: £21.70, Amazon - buy here now
8. Yoda Costume
This adorable Yoda costume is suitable for toddlers - giving you your own little Jedi Master!
Pack includes headpiece and hooded robe with belt
Price: £16.50, Amazon - buy here now
9. Goosebumps Slappy the Dummy Costume
One of the more creepy costumes, this is ideal for older children who are tired as wearing sheets, we mean dressing as ghosts.
Get the mask, tux, bow tie and trousers all for under £25 which is a real bargain and one they can certainly wear to more than one party - just add shoes.
Available for 7-9 and 10-12 years.
Price: £24.99, Amazon - buy here now
10. Creepy Clown
The all in one outfit has holographic panels with clown details, as well as a distressed finish and terrifying mask.
A loop and hook fastening makes this ensemble easy to slip on and just as easy to get out of when they're ready.
This outfit is suitable for ages 5 - 12 years old.
