We are six weeks away from Halloween.  I bet you can tell already.  I am sure that your grocery stores and drug stores are selling Halloween candy already like mine are.  I know that I am usually one of the last people to buy Halloween candy to give out to trick or treaters, but really?  Who buys candy to give out six weeks in advance?  I just don’t understand it.

Now, costumes?  That I get.  I love Halloween costumes.  I think the costumes are the best part about the holiday.  Last year, I bought Bella a gorgeous Red Hot Chili Pepper  costume- think vegetable, not the band.  It was adorable.   She was a few weeks away from not fitting into the costume, so we called her our little Stuffed Pepper.

Now that she is walking, I have been trying to decide what would be best for this up coming holiday.  With little ones, there are many details to consider to determine the best outfit for the party.

• Safety first.  How stable is your little walker?  Are the shoes part of the costume?  Is there any part that might hinder their vision or affect their balance?
• Is it unisex?  Is this a costume you could use for baby #2 or 3?
• It is easy to find gorgeous costume to splurge on, but have you checked consignment sales?  Target has adorable costumes too!
• Where will the baby be wearing it?  Indoor party during the day or a neighborhood party outside?  Will it be warm enough?
• Do you just LOVE it?  Is it as cute as your baby?  Is it worthy?

Soon enough, these babies will grow up and they won’t allow you to have any say in the costume selection process, so you had better love it and have your fun now!