27 Best Pregnant Halloween Costume Ideas to Show Off Your Baby Bump

The Mandalorian and Baby Yoda Halloween costume

If you or your partner are big fans of Disney’s  The Mandalorian on Disney+, create your own pregnant Halloween costume featuring your bump as Baby Yoda in his floating bassinet.

Gumball machine Halloween costume

A gumball machine makes for a super easy pregnancy Halloween costume, and since you already have the round shape, it’s a great last-minute Halloween costume idea too. All you need is a white T-shirt, a red bottom, some multi-colored pom-poms and some glue.

Disco ball Halloween costume

You might not feel like the life of the party these days, but that doesn’t mean your Halloween costume can’t be! Dressing up like a disco ball is easier than it sounds—all you need is a black dress or T-shirt and leggings, along with some shiny, mirror stickers to create the shiny disco ball. This makes a great costume idea for men too—have your man dress up as John Travolta from Saturday Night Fever for a fun couple’s costume.

Prego pasta sauce Halloween costume

A punny costume if ever there was one: All you need is a red apron announcing you’re “Prego.”

Juno Halloween costume

Of all the pregnancy-themed movies of our generation, Juno is at the very top. It’s a classic, coming-of-age comedy that features a pregnant teen and her unexpected baby-daddy. To pull off this costume, all you really need are maternity jeans, a striped shirt and an oversized hoody. Oh, and a baby bump!

Handmaid Halloween costume

If you’re a big fan of the hit Hulu show The Handmaid’s Tale, you’ve probably thought about what it’s like to be Offred (aka June) in a post-apocalyptic world. Considering that she is pregnant for a decent part of the show, this is a perfect pregnant Halloween costume. All you need is an oversized red cape or poncho and a white hat.

Mother Earth Halloween costume

You’re probably feeling very in touch with nature during your pregnancy, so you might feel inclined to dress up as Mother Earth herself—and the costume couldn’t be easier. All you’ll need is a boho-style outfit that shows off your growing baby bump and some non-toxic body paint.

Winnie the Pooh Halloween costume

He’s round, plump, and the only thing he loves more than his friends is honey. Whether or not this sounds like your pregnant self, Winnie the Pooh makes a precious pregnancy Halloween costume and is perfect for Disney fans. All you need is a yellow dress and a red crop top—oh, and some bear ears.

Jack-o’-lantern Halloween costume

If you can’t think of anything creative—that’s OK! Just opt for something simple and low-maintenance, like this maternity shirt that turns you into a scary jack-o’-lantern. Although it’s long sleeved, it’s super lightweight, so you don’t have to worry about overheating—and you can wear it with any bottoms!

Mama shark Halloween costume

This is one of the easiest pregnant Halloween costumes to make! If you don’t already have this hit kids song stuck in your head, you will once your baby enters this world and hears it for the first time. Mama shark is a super easy Halloween costume to DIY—all you need is a gray T-shirt, a Sharpie marker and something creative to serve as your fearsome fin. It also makes for a simple (but cute) Halloween costume for the office.

Basketball player and hoop Halloween costume

Who knew that one of America’s most beloved sports could turn into a creative pregnancy Halloween costume? If you have a basketball to go in the hoop, even better!

The Kool-Aid Man Halloween costume

Feel as if your baby bump is busting out at the seams? Then this pregnant Halloween costume—the Kool-Aid Man—is fitting for you (pun intended). All you’ll need is a red outfit and some construction paper to create his face.

Skeleton pregnancy Halloween costume

If you’re really ready to spook people out, share skeleton puns and consider this skeleton Halloween costume that not only shows your bones, but the bones of your growing baby too! It’s super low maintenance—it’s just a black long-sleeve shirt that you can wear with pretty much anything, whether it’s jeans or maternity leggings.

Kangaroo Halloween costume

If you don’t mind doing a little hopping around this Halloween, this kangaroo costume features an adorable joey in the mama’s pouch. It will keep you and your bump warm and toasty too.

Castaway Halloween costume

If you’ve seen this Tom Hanks movie, you’ll know exactly who this couple is dressed up as: main character Chuck Noland and his trusty friend Wilson (a volleyball). If your partner’s open to donning a super dirty shirt and a fake beard, you can easily dress up as Wilson by wearing a ripped white shirt with a red spray-painted hand.

Ruth Bader Ginsberg Halloween costume

In honor of the late, great Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, you can dress up as her for Halloween, baby bump and all. It’s an easier costume to pull together than you might think—all you need is a black outfit, a lacy neckline, some thick-rimmed glasses and a gavel.

Monsters Inc. Halloween costume

If you’re fans of the classic Pixar kids comedy Monsters Inc., you’ll love dressing up as this dynamic duo: Mike and Sully. You can DIY this set of costumes easily with green and blue T-shirts and some construction paper.

Cow Halloween costume

Moove on over, farmer! A cow costume is easy to DIY with some construction paper and pink balloons for the udder.

Wonder Woman Halloween costume

If you’re feeling like a superhero this Halloween, why not dress up as the one-and-only Wonder Woman? There are plenty of costumes you can purchase online in a larger size to accommodate your growing baby bump—or DIY your own.

Dinosaur Halloween costume

Want to get in on some roaring action? All you need is this fun-loving maternity shirt that says “I want a T-rex!” It’s one of the simplest pregnant Halloween costumes that can still turn heads.

Thing 1 and Thing 2 Halloween costume

If this Dr. Seuss story was one of your favorites, or you’re simply looking for an easy pregnancy Halloween costume, Thing 1 and Thing 2 are an excellent choice. You can be Thing 1 and your baby-to-be can be Thing 2. DIY your costume with a red shirtdress and some construction paper and markers.

Devil Halloween costume

Feeling particularly devilish this Halloween? There’s a maternity Halloween costume for that—clad with horns and a pitchfork!

$40.99 at Amazon

Willy Wonka Halloween costume

​If you’re looking to get your whole family in on the Halloween costume, dress up as Willy Wonka and some of his factory guests, like Violet Beauregarde, who becomes famously round after eating the blue bubble gum.

Peter Pan Halloween costume

This Disney classic makes for an adorable Halloween costume for you and your partner. Looking for a dog costume idea? Dress up your pup as Tick Tock the crocodile.

Mummy Halloween costume

Here’s another punny one: Dress up as a “mummy-to-be.” Who doesn’t love a costume that incorporates a Halloween joke?

Olaf Halloween costume

One fun Frozen costume to pull off for moms-to-be is Olaf the snowman who likes warm hugs. Your partner can be the trusty steed, Sven, and if you have a little girl, she can take her pick of Elsa or Anna.

Avocado Halloween costume

One of the best foods for pregnancy is actually one of the easiest costumes to pull off with a bump! Avocados are also carrying a little something in their mid-section—a pit! This is an easy-to-pull-off pregnancy Halloween costume.

$36.99 at Amazon

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