Not everything is extra-fun during pregnancy, but Halloween? That’s one holiday any expecting parent can get behind. As it turns out, a baby bump is the perfect accessory for a super-creative, super-cute and maybe even super-scary pregnancy Halloween costume.
Whether you’re going solo, dressing up with your partner or bestie, or coordinating costumes with your whole family, there’s a pregnancy Halloween look guaranteed to be exactly what you’re looking for.
Expecting, but aren’t sure how to dress up your bump this year? Here are the best pregnant Halloween costumes, including cute and comfy options you can DIY or shop on the cheap.
Key takeaways
- A baby bump is a perfect accessory for a cute, funny or scary Halloween costume. Popular picks include classic options like turning your belly into a pumpkin, a bun in the oven or even a crystal ball.
- You can go solo with your pregnant Halloween costume or coordinate with your best friend, partner or other family members. Puns and pop culture references are a great way to make your costume unique.
- Some of the most unique pregnancy Halloween costumes include dressing up as the pregnant emoji, turning your belly into a disco ball or even doing a nostalgic ’90s throwback like a Bop It! or Magic 8 Ball.
What are the best pregnancy Halloween costumes?
The best pregnancy Halloween costumes work with your bump instead of trying to hide it. Popular picks include classic options like turning your belly into a pumpkin, a bun in the oven or even a crystal ball. But a lot of expectant parents choose to get extra creative, making funny puns and pop culture references or crafting iconic couples and family costumes where their partner plays off the bump.
No matter what you choose, your costume should breathable and comfortable, it should make you feel incredible and it should fit within your budget. Here are several cute and comfortable pregnancy Halloween costume ideas that fit the bill.
Pregnancy Halloween costume ideas
1. Golf ball (and a golfer)
In this tournament, it’s the golf ball — not the golfer — who is the star of the show. The best things about this golf ball pregnancy costume are that it’s clever, comfortable (you could make any outfit work with the golf ball belly!), and couple-friendly.
2. The Energizer Bunny
Pregnancy may not have you feeling like the Energizer Bunny, but you can still look the part. This genius DIY Energizer Bunny pregnancy costume is the brainchild of the folks at Brit Co, and we’re obsessed. Plus, you get to wear a onesie!
3. Chain Chomp
The world of video games presents endless opportunities for funny pregnancy costumes, but this Super Mario-inspired Chain Chomp baby bump costume takes the cake. It’s so smart, so adorable and easy to DIY.
4. Mr. Smee from “Peter Pan”
Who knew that Mr. Smee from “Peter Pan” was a pregnancy Halloween icon? This is one for the expectant parents with a fantastic sense of humor. And if you’re going out with friends or trick-or-treating with the family, you can have the rest of the group dress up as Captain Hook, Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, Wendy or any of the other favorites from the classic tale.
5. Mama bird sitting on a nest
Tell the world you’re nesting, literally. This Mama Bird pregnancy costume transforms your bump into an adorable bird egg with a cute DIY nest to match.
6. Caution: bump ahead
Cute couple alert! Not only does this “caution: bump ahead” Halloween costume work for expecting parents, but it takes the guesswork out of finding a Halloween costume for both parents-to-be.
7. Mother Earth
Looking for costumes with ethereal vibes? One option is to go as Mother Earth. Truth be told, there really is never a better time to dress up like this.
8. Pregnant emoji
Not only is this pregnant emoji Halloween costume super simple… it’s so clever!
9. Winnie the Pooh
You know who else had an adorable tummy? Winnie the Pooh, which is probably why that silly little bear inspires so many adorable maternity costumes on Halloween.
10. Fortuneteller with a crystal ball
We can see the future, and it’s…adorable. The best part about this fortuneteller costume? Why, the baby bump crystal ball, of course!
11. Disco ball
Want your pregnant Halloween costume to come with a dash of glam? Why not try out this disco ball costume idea? Because everyone needs a little sparkle in their life.
12. Avocado… toast
An avocado, but make it millennial by adding toast. Partner up with your special someone or a buddy and go as pregnant avocado toast. You, of course, being the avocado.
13. A bun in the oven
Show off your metaphorical bun in the oven with this clever bun in the oven costume. One of the cutest pregnant Halloween costumes out there!
14. Elliott and E.T.
Turn your baby bump into E.T. with this clever costume that recreates a scene from the movie.
15. Fish bowl
Pregnancy bump or adorable fish bowl? Who can tell the difference, really? This fish bowl pregnancy costume is easy to make and to accessorize. You could go with a “Finding Nemo” theme like this TikTok user did or get extra creative and make your own adorable fish.
16. The solar system
You know what? You deserve to feel like the center of the solar system right now. Deck your belly out as the sun for this solar system Halloween costume, and if you have a partner or best friend who wants to join, well, they can always play the role of Galileo.
17. Mummy-to-be
This mummy costume idea is perfect for a mum-to-be. Wrap up as warmly — or cooly! — as you’d like.
18. Hickory Dickory Dock
A pregnancy-themed nursery rhyme costume? Yes, please. One that drops it and has a modern (hilarious)spin? Double yes.
19. Humpty Dumpty
Speaking of nursery rhymes, how cute is this Humpty Dumpty pregnancy costume? And love the king’s horses and king’s men!
20. Cow
The best kind of Halloween costume when you’re expecting? A comfy one like this “udderly” adorable pregnant Halloween costume. Add a big cardboard moon and you’re a nursery rhyme, too.
21. Handmaid
Actress Elisabeth Moss would certainly approve of this handmaid’s costume — as would Aunt Lydia. Praise be.
22. Peas in a pod
Got a pregnant bestie? Together, you can make two seriously adorable peas in a pod.
23. Gumball machine
Such a cute and simple idea! Turn your baby bump into a gumball machine.
24. Magic 8-Ball
Being pregnant is already magical so use that bump to its full potential as a Magic 8-Ball.
25. Baseball player — with a baseball!
If you’re going to be a pregnant baseball player, you obviously need to turn your belly into a baseball.
26. Zombie mama
If you’re super talented with makeup or know someone who is, you could go as … a super-creepy pregnant zombie.
27. Thing 1… and Thing 2
Don’t stop at Thing 1 when pregnant… go ahead and be Thing 2, too!
28. Peek-a-boo baby
Baby wants to come out and join the Halloween festivities! This cute, albeit creepy, “escaping baby” Halloween costume puts a fun spin on spending the holiday with a growing bump. Customize the accessories in baby’s hands for even more humor.
29. ‘Moon baby’ and stars
Love how this mom-to-be turned her baby bump into the full moon. And it makes for part of a good family costume, to boot!
30. Jack-o-lantern
Another super-easy and super-cute pregnant Halloween costume? A jack-o-lantern! Very impressed with this woman’s upside-down painting skills!
31. Mike Wazowski
Talk about a super easy, super comfy pregnant Halloween costume — Mike Wazowski from “Monsters, Inc.” Smart!
32. The Grinch
Tired? Swollen? You’re definitely allowed to be a Grinch this year! Don’t even worry about it. Along with your bump, your heart is also about to grow three sizes.
