Every Kid Is Going to Want One of These Halloween Costumes in 2022

Look around on Halloween and you'll find the streets overrun with superheroes, Disney princesses, classic monsters and other favorite characters. The good thing is that the last year has given us plenty of new, family-friendly TV series and movies, which means lots more inspiration for kids' Halloween costumes! Even if they want to go as Spider-Man year after year, for example, there are now so many variations on the Spidey costume that they can still switch it up.

So, what to look for in a Halloween costume for kids? The experts at the American Academy of Pediatrics say that, for safety, the costumes should be visible at night, so they should have a bright or reflective component (or you can consider giving the kids a Halloween glow stick). In addition, they advise parents to check and make sure that shoes fit well, hats don't cover eyes and costumes aren't too long in order to prevent tripping. They also say to watch out for pointy or sharp accessories (like swords), costumes made from materials that are not flame resistant, makeup that doesn't say "nontoxic" and decorative contact lenses.

Other than that, the field is wide open. These will be some of the most popular Halloween costumes for kids in 2022, from new, trendy characters to perennial favorites. We've included some scary ideas for the horror fans in your life, too. And, if you're looking for ideas for the rest of your family, we have costumes for babies, costumes for toddlers and family costume ideas to complete the Halloween look.