If there’s one piece of holiday wisdom I can share with new parents, it’s that it’s never too early to trick or treat your kids. You only have a few good years where your child willingly (okay, without knowing it) share their secret treat with you, so you can get the most out of it too.
Simple costumes are enough to get you the goods, but if you really want to take your Halloween ensemble to the next level, stroller and wagon costumes are a fun way to get even the smallest kid in your family excited of Halloween night.
Get ready to get your creative juices flowing – here are some wagon and stroller outfit ideas that are sure to make your baby the talk of the neighborhood.
Admittedly, the level of skill and patience required to pull it off Raise itThe inspired transformation of your child’s wagon should not be underestimated. However, if you’re willing to use a hot glue gun and willing to give in, this one is guaranteed to get you a one way ticket to the front of the costume parade.
There’s more than a good chance your baby will be a wild thing on October 31st, so it only makes sense to make them a Halloween costume that fits the theme. Dress up a cardboard box with a little paint, grab some PVC pipe and some paper or fabric for a sail, and you have a pretty convincing boat for your little Max to sail to where the bowls of candy
Take your Radio Flyer back to the stone age with this family-friendly costume The Flintsons as your inspiration. A drop cloth, cardboard, and some tubing or sticks are your basic ingredients for replicating Fred Flintstone’s car, but I recommend checking Pinterest for instructions on how to put it all together.
This Aladdin the costume is as beautiful as it is simple. Paint a huge piece of cardboard, throw some tassels on it and cut a hole to fit your child’s pram or car/bike/whatever ride and you have a magic carpet. A cute little monkey, princess and wannabe prince make this a whole family outfit that most of us could only wish for.
There’s nothing better than a homemade costume that’s both relatively inexpensive and easy to make. Pair a sign for your circus train made from dollar store poster board with wood dowels, bunting and a costume of whatever animal your kids are currently obsessed with, and let the circus begin.
Disclaimer: I’m not entirely sure what the situation is with getting in and out of the wagon for this one, so you may have that to contend with, but it will probably keep your kids content for a minute or two before the sugar rush. came in .
What kid doesn’t want to spend Halloween night rescuing a firetruck? The beauty of this costume is that you probably have most of the things you need to make at home already. A few pieces of cardboard to cover your wagon and another cut to look like a ladder are all you need for your fire truck, and some facepaint and a Dalmatian costume (or a polka dot shirt and some ears) will give you a firehouse duo that is spot on.
Can we all agree that Star Wars fans’ commitment to a well-executed cosplay costume is out of this universe? I thought some instructions on recreating the wagon version of the Millennium Falcon might help, and continue to be amazed at the number of parents who have done it (and done it well). Take a quick trip around Google to find out how to do them.
I’m not gonna lie – this costume has the millennial parent in me absolutely squealing. Here I thought I needed to have a Smeg toaster for my kitchen, and all this time what I really needed was a giant wagon costume version of it.
If your child doesn’t want to go Halloween without their wingman, help them channel their inner Maverick with a pair of aviators and some cardboard to turn their stroller into a Super Hornet. At first glance, I thought it looked complicated, but upon closer inspection, I think some painted cardboard, zip ties, and creative folding is all you need to pull this one off.
I have to give it to whoever came up with this genius costume idea. I don’t know if there is a child alive who does not love Toy Storyand all you need to make your Andy’s toy box wagon is some cardboard, zip ties and a quick foray into your child’s room to round up Buzz Lightyear and friends to throw on the wagon with your little cowboy
So, you’re telling me there’s a chance you can identify all the parents on your trick or treating route who grew up in the 90’s? Turn your toddler’s Little Tikes from Dumb and Dumber into a Mutt Cutts Van with a few pieces of scrap carpet and there’s a good chance you’ll be in for a steady stream of one-liners all night long.
Everyone gets excited when they see the ice cream truck coming around the corner, and this super sweet wagon outfit is no exception. Every kid you pass on the street will probably stop you as they ask their parents for money to buy a cone, but that’s showbiz, baby.
Transform your wagon into the best (and driest) bubble bath of all time with some white balloon bubbles and a piece of cardboard or poster paper to make your tub. Grab some hooded towels from your linen closet for your kids and a robe or towel for yourself and you’re good to go!
Oops – just let your child watch pirates of the caribbean and now the Black Pearl itself is enough for their Halloween costume. The good news is, I found your step-by-step instructions here. The bad news is, you may spend the rest of your life trying (and failing) to top this costume.
If you’ve ever thought you’d have a mousetrap to catch the fingers of so many strangers who tried to pinch your baby’s cheek, now’s your chance! This mouse trap wagon costume only requires a piece of plywood or cardboard for the base of the trap, and then some PVC pipe and plastic rings for the metal part. Find yourself a little mouse costume and get ready to stroll the sidewalks for free!
Is your child rolling through the streets on Halloween night in a stroller or stroller this year?
Even if they’re too small or tired to walk, there are lots of creative ways to dress up their wheels to make sure they’ll still be part of the Halloween fun.
Whether you’re joining in on a pop culture reference, trying to find things you already have lying around at home, or want to go all out with the ultimate wagon upgrade, incorporating a stroller or wagon into your child’s costume can be have wonderful and sometimes hilarious results.
Are you planning to make a wagon costume for your child this year (or have you in the past)? If you have, show those babies off in the comments!
See also: The Best Baby Halloween Costumes
