Pregnant Halloween costumes: 30 ideas for Halloween 2022

Pregnant halloween costumes illustrated by a collage of different costumes

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last updated 5 October 2022

Pregnant Halloween costumes can be brilliant, hilarious, and truly inspirational and some are easy DIY - all you need is a top and pens.

Your pregnant bump can be a brilliant bonus when it comes to choosing a top costume for one of the all-time favourite traditions when celebrating Halloween- dressing up as something spooky. And as these brilliant ideas prove, your bump can provide you with both the best and most original costume for October 31st.

Any expectant mums struggling for inspiration need to look no further than our bumper round-up. We've also featured some cracking Halloween couple costume ideas for you and your partner, along with some Halloween costumes for kids.

Pregnant Halloween costumes: 30 of the best ideas for Halloween 2022:

1. Cat in the Hat and Thing 1+2

Fans of the classic Dr Seus tale can incorporate their blooming bump with this inspired Cat in the Hat and Thing 1 and 2 costume. The other half can pick up their Cat in the Hat costume online at Amazon for under £30. And all you'll need is a red dress, some white card and a black felt tip to pull yours together nicely.

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2. 'Baby under construction'

As pregnant Halloween costumes go e love this fun one, and the attention to detail this Nevada-based couple have put in. Especially the mum-to-be's work belt fastened with some sweet toys too. Order a couple of hi-vis vests online and throw on some leggings and hiking boots - for a look that's comfortable too.

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3. Avocado costume

Showcase your upcoming arrival in this fun avocado costume for Halloween 2021, with your bump as the stone. This expectant mum shares how she pulled the look together using a recycled cardboard box, a lick of paint and a brown t-shirt. Easy!

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4. Monsters Inc.

Take a leaf out of this Wisconsin family's book and dress up as the stars of Disney's Monsters Inc this October 31st. A simple pink t-shirt and pigtails is all that's needed for Boo's look. While Sully and Mike's outfits will require a little bit of extra crafting. So make a note to pick up some felt and glue from your local craft shop.

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5. Expectant kangaroo

Go for a Safari theme this Halloween with a quirky keeper and kangaroo costume. Fasten yourself a little pouch and add in a little Joey just peeping out. And of course don't forget the all important Kangaroo ears.

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6. Handmaid's Tale

We guarantee this outfit of one of the Gilead residents from the acclaimed book and hit TV series will be one of the most popular pregnant Halloween costume ideas. If you're feeling crafty, you need a red dress you may already own and fashion a 'bonnet' with white card and string to hold in place. And it's also okay to pick up the pre-made offering online at Amazon instead.

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7. Basketball and player

For a fun pregnant Halloween costume with a difference try this hilarious basketball body paint offering. Grab a white vest, cut the middle open to expose your bump, and use some non-toxic orange and black face paint to create your own basketball. Accompanying family members can also get in on the fun - like the player and cute mini cheerleader here.

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8. Willy Wonka's Violet Beauregarde

No need to turn yourself entirely purple for this inspired costume - inspired by Roald Dahl's legendary Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Your bump is the perfect accessory to pull off the character of Violet, who famously balloons into a blueberry after eating Willy Wonka's gum. Maybe invite your partner to dress up as the wacky chocolatier with you.

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9. Mother Earth

As Pregnant Halloween costumes go this one is super easy with high impact. Mum-to-be @AshleyHolly used some face paints on her belly to represent the earth colours, and kept the clothes plain and neutral - add a green wig if you have it for an extra oomph of 'nature', otherwise a slick back 'do would work too.

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10. Basketball and net

This inspired basketball costume doubled up as a sweet pregnancy reveal - with the mum dressed as the hoop and her bump: the ball. A hassle-free costume to pull together last minute, simply order a mini basketball hoop and attach it around you with a bit of string. Then add your cardboard cutout ball and you're ready to go.

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11. Juno

Dress up as Juno and Paulie Bleeker from the hit 2007 film Juno that made a star of Michael Cera and Elliot Page. We think this is a pregnant Halloween costume idea expectant mums can get on board with, due to the appealing comfort factor of this outfit.

12. Egg and Bacon duo

Breakfast fans should take advantage of having a bump and dress it up in this egg-cellent pregnant costume idea. Make your own with some card, scissors and coloured pens, and fasten accordingly to a plain outfit. Or order a pre-made egg and bacon couple's costume online.

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13. Dirty Dancing

14. Pumpkin oversized t-shirt

15. Farmer and cow

This outfit combo is arguably one of the funniest pregnant Halloween costume ideas. With your bump masquerading as a cow's udders for the frightful night. This mum-to-be has fasted on some pink balloons onto what appears to be a pink hot water bottle and stuck this onto some white pyjamas. Attached a few black socks as spots to finish the cow look off perfectly.

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16. Harry Potter and the Golden Snitch

Let your bump shine as the highly coveted Golden Snitch from the Quidditch matches Harry and his friends chase in the Harry Potter film franchise. Grab yourself some gold material and fasten on some golden wings to get the Snitch look. And make sure your partner dresses up as Harry to help define what you are.

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17. Mrs Doubtfire

We take our hats off to this pregnant mummy for this totally unique Halloween look. Grab yourself some nude spanx for this look and show your bump off with pride. Add a white bra, grey wig and dodgy glasses and you've got everything you need to bring Robin William's classic character to life.

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18. Disco King and his disco ball

This husband and wife team delivered some serious Studio 54 vibes for Halloween 2019. Every Disco King needs his disco ball - and your bump is just the thing to pull off this look. Order yourself a sparkly sequin top from Amazon to match your dancing don come October 31st.

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19. Mario Kart

Props to this family who went all out as the Super Marios for Halloween last year. Let family and friends know that you'll be '1 up' soon by printing out and sticking the familiar game action onto a simple plain t-shirt. And of course, don't forget to order the kids' Mario and Luigi outfits in plenty of time.

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20. Gumball machine

Decorate your bump with a colourful array of craft pompoms and go as a Gumball machine this Halloween. For extra clarity on your look, print out and stick a sweet sign to your white t-shirt too like this mum-to-be here. A real treat of a Halloween costume.

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21. Astronaut and moon

Looking for some pregnant Halloween costume ideas that are out of this world? Look no further than this cute astronaut and moon get-up! Invest in some galactic style leggings and a matching top, and fasten on a fabric moon to your middle. Meanwhile your partner will have to hunt down a NASA style spacesuit to complement the look.

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22. Skeleton baby

23. Captain Hook and Smee from Peter Pan

As pregnant Halloween costumes go, @lightwoodmaternity made a brilliant one! To go as bad Captain Hook's side kick Smee you'll need this red beanie hat from Amazon, plus a blue and white striped top, glasses and a beard - cutlass optional. All easy (and cheap things) you can pick up online.

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24. E.T.

We're a little bit obsessed with this genius E.T. pregnant Halloween costume in the GoodtoKnow office. Definitely one to copy if you're feeling creative and have the time (and patience) to unfasten the handlebar from your bike.

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25. Doctor and Patient

For a tongue-in-cheek costume, go as a doctor and pregnant patient this Halloween 2021. A great way of delivering the good news online this spooky season.

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26. The Mother of Dragons - Game of Thrones

This little dragon didn't appear too delighted with his parent's choice of costume for Halloween last year. But we happen to think this Khal Drogo and Khaleesi outfit is win-win. Show them who's the mother of dragons with this fun Game of Thrones inspired costume. And pick up an almost identical Emilia Clarke style wig online at Amazon.

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27. Tennis ball

This expectant mum came to play for Halloween in this hilarious tennis ball-inspired costume. Find yourself some yellow fabric and get crafty at copying an iconic tennis ball by brands like Wilson or Slazenger. Fasten to a plain black top and add a sports headband and tennis skirt to finish the look off perfectly. Game, set, match.

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28. Unicorn

This extremely cheap costume earned this mum-to-be plenty of compliments at her Halloween party. And it's so simple to throw together too. Find yourself a white t-shirt add on a unicorn horn and some rainbow accessories and job's done.

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29. 'Bun in the Oven'

An absolute classic. Pay tribute to your own bun in the oven, with this sweet baker costume duo. If you're up to the DIY challenge, check out the Thursday's Child blog on how they made theirs. Or save yourself the hassle and order this t-shirt and ask your plus one to dress up as chef.

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30. Castaway / Wilson

This couple took inspiration from a Tom Hanks classic, Castaway. All you need is a t-shirt you don't mind shredding and comfy joggers, sports bra and facepaints for the palm print on the 'ball' (pregnant belly)

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Emily Stedman is the former Features Editor for GoodTo covering all things TV, entertainment, royal, lifestyle, health and wellbeing. Boasting an encyclopaedic knowledge on all things TV, celebrity and royals, career highlights include working at HELLO! Magazine and as a royal researcher to Diana biographer Andrew Morton on his book Meghan: A Hollywood Princess. In her spare time, Emily can be found eating her way around London, swimming at her local Lido or curled up on the sofa binging the next best Netflix show.

Pregnant Halloween costumes: 30 ideas for Halloween 2022