It’s the same deal every year. Come September, the gears start turning as we try to come up with the perfect Halloween costume. Before we know it, it’s Oct. 30, and still no costume. Behold: procrastination at its best (or worst). And if you’re pregnant, it can be very tempting to procrastinate this particular chore until… forever.
Luckily, gone are the days when you were supposed to keep the baby bump under wraps. Pregnancy photo shoots and actually-kind-of-cute maternity clothes are everywhere these days, and showing off your body’s amazing ability to create life is no different at Halloween. In fact, having a bun in the oven actually lends itself to some clever costume ideas.
From plays on words to pop culture icons, we found the preggo inspo you need this Halloween. So don’t consider your burgeoning bump an obstacle to a great Halloween costume; consider it the basis for one. Check out our list of 21 costume ideas that showcase your growing belly — or, um, family.
Originally published September 2016. Updated September 2017.
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Mummy
Image Credit: Canadian Family The easiest play on words, and perfect for Halloween.
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Kanga & Roo
Image Credit: Kaylan_Nicole/Instagram This is a cute idea for expecting moms, or you could definitely dress a toddler as Roo.
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Avocado
Image Credit: Closer Weekly Avocados are having a moment, and this costume will let you and your belly have yours.
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Bun in the oven
Image Credit: Etsy This sweet idea also works great as a couples costume.
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Witches’ brew
Image Credit: Mother Rising Are you cooking up a baby, perhaps?
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Gumball machine
Image Credit: Pinterest This costume is an easy DIY with colored cotton balls from the craft store.
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Winnie the Pooh
Image Credit: Popsugar This costume will let the world know your belly is filled with something sweet.
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Fried egg
Image Credit: Mother Rising A yellow shirt and some large white paper are all you need to turn you and your belly into a delicious fried egg.
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Chuck & Wilson!
Image Credit: Pinterest Another great couples’ costume, Wilson the volleyball is the perfect shape.
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Bump in the road
Image Credit: The Chive With this costume, everyone is sure to see your “bump in the road.”
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Juno & Bleeker
Image Credit: TuxBoard A classic movie costume that’s even better when you really are pregnant.
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Baseball & umpire
Image Credit: From Dahlias to Doxies A great idea for baseball fans. (Just change the team to your favorite.)
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Oyster & pearl
Image Credit: Mother Rising Because your little one is sure to be as rare as a pearl, right?
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‘Monsters, Inc.’
Image Credit: Coolest Homemade Costumes “Miiiiiiike Wazowski?”
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Thing 1 & Thing 2
Image Credit: Baby Center You can be two things in one with this costume.
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Octomom
Image Credit: deavita.com This is a cute idea — even if you’re only expecting one baby.
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Skeleton family
Image Credit: Baby Center We’re all the same on the inside, right?
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Belly baller
Image Credit: Baby Center A pretty ballin’ costume.
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Miley Cyrus & her wrecking ball
Image Credit: Popsugar You don’t have to dress like Miley Cyrus to wear this costume.
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Housewife & milkman
Image Credit: Baby Center Snarky ’50s jokes in costume form never fail.
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Prego sauce
Image Credit: Pinterest Another perfect play on words.
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