20 Halloween Costumes for Twins (Older Siblings & Parents, Too!)

by Katie L. CarrollOctober 3, 2021

Put these twin Halloween costumes on your super spooky to-make list this October

Group costumes give Halloween some extra magic. And these clever Halloween costumes are versatile enough to work whether you want twin costumes for Halloween or outfits for triplets, older siblings, kid friends or even family costumes. From the cutest condiments and nursery rhymes to animals, snacks and more, you’ll find your favorites here.

1. Superheroes

Onesies, felt and fabric transform into superhero costumes with a little DIY magic from you. Our friends at Primary have shared the instructions for creating Baby Superman, Baby Batman and Baby Wonder Woman. And you can easily adapt the techniques to add more superfriends to your crew.

DIY instructions available at primary.com.

2. POTUS & VPOTUS

Turn your twins into the President and VP with this ingenious costume idea shared by Ergobaby. The kids stay snug in their baby carrier while you and your partner dress in dark suits and sunglasses as the Secret Service.

3. Milk & Cookies

2. Milk & Cookies: Your little ones will be the treat this year in adorable milk & cookies t-shirts or onesies. Add a white hat and leggings for the milk carton and brown duds for the cookies. These Spunky Stork twin sets also come in other favorite food combos: PB&J, biscuits & gravy, pancakes & syrup, avocado toast, and fish & chips.

Available at thespunkystork.com, $34 for the pair.

4. Ketchup & Mustard

As if your twin babies didn’t look tasty enough on their own, the classic condiment combo comes together in this adorable ketchup and mustard bodysuit costume set, available in short or long sleeves.

Available at Buzz Bear Studio on etsy.com, $34.

5. Alvin & the Chipmunks:

They're the chipmunks—Alvin, Simon, Theodore! This quick DIY, courtesy of our kid-favorite clothing brand Primary, turns your wild bunch into these adorable chipmunks while keeping them warm and cozy on Halloween.

DIY instructions available at primary.com.

6. Salt & Pepper

Show the world how much your kids have spiced up your life by dressing them in matching salt and pepper bodysuits. These come in seven colors and a range of baby and toddler sizes.

Available at apericots.com, $22 for the set.

7. M&M Candies

These long-sleeve pajamas have snaps for easy diaper changes and come in five bright colors. M&Ms may melt in your mouth and not in your hands, but people will definitely melt when they see your crew dressed up as this sweet treat.

Available at amazon.com, $13-$23.

8. Rainbow & Cloud

The forecast is cloudy with a chance of adorable when your twins don these sunny rainbow and rain cloud costumes for Halloween. Handmade from felt and fleece, they are loose enough to layer clothes underneath.

Available at The Costume Cafe on etsy.com, $140+.

9. Elmo & Cookie Monster

Is your child more of a cookie monster or a giggle monster? Party City sells Elmo and Cookie Monster costumes designed as fuzzy jumpsuits and tutu dresses. you can join the fun too with their low-key adult costumes, consisting of a t-shirt and headband in either an Elmo or Cookie Monster theme.

Available at partycity.com, $30 each.

10. This Little Piggy

This little piggy jumpsuit with ears and a snout on the hood will look adorable on your whole crew of multiples or baby friends. The booties have skid-resistant bottoms, and the snap enclosures make for easy diaper changes.

Available at amazon.com, $22+.

11. Toy Story Characters

Toy Story rivals turned best friends Buzz Lightyear and Woody are great for twin costumes. Need a third costume? It’s Jessie to the rescue!

Available at Amazon (see links above); prices vary.

12. Butterfly & Caterpillar

Have your very own butterfly garden this Halloween when you dress your babies up in the Princess Paradise Baby Swaddle Wings. Keep them cocooned in the swaddle for the caterpillar look or open it up and watch those wings spread for the butterfly pose.

Available at amazon.com, $44 for one.

13. Mickey & Minnie

Dress boy-girl twins as Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse with these sweet, budget-friendly costumes from Walmart.

Available at walmart.com (see links above); $15-$24.

14. Lion & Tiger & Bear

Oh my! Get this Wizard of Oz-inspired look for your little ones with soft and cuddly versions of a lion, tiger and bear from InCharacter. They come in a variety of sizes for toddler triplets (or friends) and even older siblings. Mom can be Dorothy.

Available at amazon.com (see links above), prices vary by costume and size.

15. Colorful Crayons

Dress your whole family in colorful crayon onesies and t-shirts. These come in baby bodysuits, toddler t-shirts, youth shirts, women’s slim tees, and men’s tees and an array of bright colors.

Available at Etsy shop Ginger Peach Tee; $17+.

16. Peas & Carrots

Your twins go together like—well, you know the rest of the saying—when they wear these too cute to eat peas and carrot costumes. They are handmade from fleece, felt and netting and will fit over heavier clothes in colder climates.

Available at Etsy shop The Costume Cafe, $125 for the set.

17. Thing 1 & Thing 2

Dr. Seuss’s mischievous duo make for great Halloween fun. The Thing 1 and Thing 2 costumes from Etsy shop Little Things by Nicky include two bodysuits that are more practical and comfortable than a traditional costume. An older sibling can get in on the theme with a Cat in the Hat getup.

Available at etsy.com, $14+.

18. Hansel & Gretel

There’s no doubting these two are in it for the treats when they dress as these candy-loving fairy-tale siblings. This Hansel and Gretel costume set comes in sizes for babies, toddlers and older kids.

Available at Etsy shop Ada’s Accessories for Me, $75+ for the set.

19. Pooh & Friends

Bring the Hundred Acre Wood to your neighborhood with Pooh and Tigger.

Available on amazon.com (see links above); prices vary.

20. Alice in Wonderland

No need to venture down the rabbit hole to find the perfect Alice in Wonderland costumes for your littles. HalloweenCostumes.com has Alice, Lil’ Hatter and Cheshire Cat baby costumes, as well as options for adults if you want in on the theme.

Available at halloweencostumes.com (see links above); prices vary.

—Katie L. Carroll & Eva Ingvarson Cerise

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The One Question We Knew We’d Have to Answer Eventually

By ALEXANDER FERNÁNDEZ

Tinybeans Voices Contributor

May 25, 2020

Photo: Kelli McClintock on Unsplash

“Where is my Mommy?” As I looked down at the almost-four-year-old in my arms, one thought raced through my head: I thought I would have more time before this happened. But here it was—a few days before Mother’s Day, my little boy wanted to know where his mother was.

The story actually starts almost seven years ago when my husband and I started the long, painstaking adoption process that culminated with the birth of our son a little less than four years ago. We always knew we wanted to adopt; and, we always knew the day would come when we would explain to our child why his family had two daddies and no mommy. “We’ve got this.” We thought. “We’ve read all the books, talked to all the people, taken all the seminars and done all of our homework.” Of course, looking down at the four-year-old asking the question, all the nonpractical knowledge went out the window. In the years that spanned the milliseconds that transpired before I answered, my mind wandered far; it wandered wide.

The stork brought you to us. The stork knew that you needed a home when you were born, and we were two Daddies that really wanted a baby to take care of and love. So, it followed a rainbow beacon we sent into the sky to lead it to us. When the stork brought you to us, we said, “Of course, that’s our boy.” And, you stayed with us.

“I am your mother, and I have the scars to prove it,” I thought. “I gave birth to you myself.” The more I thought about the grueling adoption process, the three failed adoptions we had had previously, and one of the roughest, first 18 months of life on record, I felt fairly secure I could call myself a mother. Moms, after all, endure it all. And, live on to fight another day. Here we all were. Living, happily, still fighting.

“You have a Nana, an Abuela a Nina, and multiple Tias who love you very much.” Yes, I thought, you are surrounded by multiple women who are not surrogates for mothers, but rather love and mother you each in their own unique way. These women not only shower you with affection, and discipline when needed, but also are not afraid to pull your Daddies aside when they “need a talking to.” Some of these women are related to your Daddies by blood; some are related by something much stronger: they are related by the bonds that are forged when life creates indelible moments that fuse souls together; moments that create families of choice, rather than happenstance. Some families you are born into; some families your forge with your will. You are a part of such a family.

As I weighed the options, evaluating and reevaluating, I realized there was at least a kernel of truth in all of them. Finally, I responded: “I don’t know where your mommy is. But the last time I saw her, she told me she loved you very much. She wanted to make sure you had two Daddies that would always love you and take care of you and give you lots of kisses and hugs.” The truth. The truth flows so easily. He smiled and drifted off to sleep.

As he sleeps, my mind continued to wander. “Happy Mother’s Day,” I thought, “wherever you are.” “Happy Mother’s Day to all of us.”

ALEXANDER FERNÁNDEZ

Tinybeans Voices Contributor

Father, children's book critic, writer, judge, director, actor and amature photographer—together with his husband of 25 years—raising an energetic four-year old! "Parent is not just a noun, it's a verb. If you're ever in doubt as to what to do, substitute the word caregiver. It will steer you in the right direction."

Double the Fun: 15 Twin Onesies Just for Laughs

by Meghan Yudes MeyersMarch 2, 2020

When you have two babies in tow, you turn heads. Why not make a fashion statement, since everyone is looking anyway. These onesies bring twice the fun to your everyday outings and smiles to the faces of family, friends and passersby. They also make great baby shower gifts!

PB&J

Your twins go together like one of their future favorite lunches, peanut butter and jelly. These supercute onesies are made from 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton and hand-printed in Florida. The bodysuits come in sizes ranging from 0-3 months to 18-24 months and also comes in a t-shirt pair, sizes 2T-4T.

Available at spunkystork.com, $34.

Wait for It...

From their first reveal at the ultrasound scan to their grand entrance into the world, everything your adorable duo does is epic.

Available at Etsy shop SeventeenStitches17 on etsy.com, $20/set.

We Go Together Like...

Hot dog! These cute little ketchup and mustard outfits are perfect for summer BBQs! Comes in short or long sleeves.

Available at Etsy shop BuzzBearStudio on etsy.com, $42/set.

The Apples of Your Eye

Forget relaxing with your iPod, now life is all about the diaper change (about a million times a day).

Available at amazon.com, $30/set.

Keep Calm & Freak Out

Keeping calm as a twin mom? Probably not always. That's why this duo of one-pieces is so great. Sometimes you can keep calm, other times, you're bound to be freaking out. Available at justmultiples.com, $28.95/set.

Squad Goals

When you want the world to know you are #winning with double blessings, these outfits will get the message across. Squad goals? More like #momgoals.

Available at Etsy shop AdsAndMarnieCo on etsy.com, $28.50/set.

They Go Way Back

Sure, they may be roommates now, but they once shared an even smaller space. This funny onesie comes in a few different colors.

Available at Etsy shop CookieCutterGifts on etsy.com, $24/set.

Cheers!

Bosom buddies or bottle besties, this shirt celebrates the tandem feeding schedule that will punctuate your days for at least the next 12 months.

Available at Etsy shop AlpineTees on etsy.com, $27.91/set.

Party On

Babies can bring the noise, and with twins, you'll know what it's like to rock and roll all night for the first several months.

Available on amazon.com, $35.99/set.

Ctrl C + Ctrl V

This computer-inspired joke about identical twins might go over some grandmas' heads, but it's sure to get a laugh out of more tech-savvy folks. Available at amazon.com, $24.99/set.

Plot Twist

Your babies flipped the script! Finding out you're having twins can be the best kind of baby surprise. These clever onesies also come as t-shirts.

Available at Etsy shop Golden Cherries on etsy.com, $27.40/set.

Mirror Image

For identical twins, these onesies point out that when you grow up with a mirror image, you never need a camera phone. Or a selfie stick. Available at Etsy shop mkclassyprints on etsy.com, $32/set.

Which Came First?

Someone has to be born first, and who ever got the lucky position of Baby A will probably hold that over Baby B’s head for a lifetime. But, hey, there are advantages to being younger, even if only by a few minutes.

Available at amazon.com, $6.49/ea.

Beat Them to the Punchline

Every twin mom has heard the phrase "double trouble" at some point. Take the words right out of their mouth with these tiny t-shirts that nod to the most over-used catchphrase in the twin world.

Available at Etsy shop Emasbabystore on etsy.com, $20.70/set.

The Deal of a Lifetime

You and your partner signed up for a baby. Bonus: You got two! Celebrate with these fun BOGO onesies. Available at Indesigntshirts.com, $24.95/set.

Whodunit?

A must-have for boy & girl twins, since it won’t be long before your sweet little cherubs’ favorite scapegoat is their birthday buddy.

Available at amazon.com, $26.99/set.

—Meghan Meyers

PSA: Now You Can Pump & Ship Breast Milk Internationally

by Jennifer SwartvagherFebruary 13, 2020

When you are traveling sans your nursing baby, a breast pump becomes your best friend. Depending on the length of your trip, you may find yourself having to lug gallons of milk back home, not to mention needing to endure lengthy inspections by TSA. Now, Milk Stork can help you transport your milk internationally, in an effort to normalize pumping and motherhood in the workplace.

Milk Stork, the first-ever breast milk shipping company, has been helping moms get breast milk home to hungry babies since 2015 and has shipped more than 3,200,000 ounces of breast milk. Now, the company has expanded its services to include the International Pump & Ship designed to support breastfeeding moms who are traveling overseas.

“Over the past few years, Milk Stork has become known as a game changer in offices across the country,” said Kate Torgersen, founder and CEO, Milk Stork. “Now, we are expanding our offering to support more moms in new ways, and to make it easier to transport breast milk from wherever their ambitions take them. With the launch of the International Pump & Ship, Milk Stork truly becomes a global brand, and we are excited to continue offering innovative solutions to breastfeeding moms wherever they are.”

Milk Stork’s International Pump & Ship option supports moms on international trips enabling them to pack and ship 108 oz (a three-to-five day supply of breast milk for most moms) of refrigerated breast milk back to their babies in the U.S. The International Pump & Ship cooler kit includes everything that moms need to pack and ship their milk internationally including breast milk storage bags, international shipping labels and customs paperwork. The kit also includes a travel duffle and luggage tag, if travel plans change.

Available now, the International Pump & Ship enables road warrior moms to ship from 54 countries and starts at $399.

Visit Milk Stork for more information or to place an order.

—Jennifer Swartvagher

Photos courtesy of Photo by Jordan Whitt on Unsplash

Serena William Dishes about What It’s Like to Plan Meghan Markle’s Baby Shower

by Erica LoopApril 25, 2019

The countdown is on! With mere days (possibly) until the royal baby’s birth, Serena Williams dished about helping to plan soon-to-be mum Meghan Markle’s baby shower.

In an interview with Business of Fashion, the tennis icon talked parenting, fashion (of course) and got real about planning the stateside royal shower. Even though Williams is a busy working mama with plenty on her plate, she certainly didn’t let her busy schedule get in the way of co-hosting the perfect party.

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Williams told Business of Fashion, “Planning something like that takes a lot of effort. I’m a perfectionist, so I’m like, Let’s make it perfect.” The shower took place in Williams’ room at NYC’s The Mark Hotel. And, according to reports, it was fantastically fab.

Pics leaked after the shower showed cute cake pops in stork shapes, bunny cookies, cupcakes, a two-tiered cake and a tower of macarons. Yum!

—Erica Loop

Featured photo: Marie Claire via Instagram

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Hilarious Parenting Tweets of the Week

by Red TricycleDecember 12, 2015

From the soccer carpool to the never-ending assortment of mismatched socks, sometimes there are days when you’ve only got a few seconds (or 140 characters) to get in a good giggle. Well, sit back and get ready to scroll because we’ve scoured the Twitterverse for moms and dads that rap about the highs and lows of parenting, and the results are hilarious.

What can I say? We’re rebels.

Read I Love You Stinky Face at my 4yo's Valentine's Day party & a kid told me I had a potty mouth. I bet his parents are suuuuper fun.
— CrazyExhaustion (@CrazyExhaustion) February 12, 2016

2. More wine please!

4yr old son says he wants to give a girl at school a valentine because she can put a whole lollipop in her mouth. (shakes head & pours wine)
— Danielle Herzog (@martinisandmini) February 10, 2016

3. Ah, the feeling of relief.

“Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened.” - Dr. Seuss

“Don't cry because it happened. Smile because it's over.” - Parents
— (leans into mic) Meh (@TheAlexNevil) February 9, 2016

4. It’s juice, trust me.

You can lead a toddler to water but you can't make her think it's juice.
— Zoe vs. the Universe (@zoevsuniverse) February 10, 2016

5. When you need a reason to cancel plans…

Can't, teaching my daughter the lyrics to Paradise City.
— Daniel (@dhilliard74) February 11, 2016

6. As long as you don’t ride into my leg again.

4yr old: "Can I ride my bike?"

Translation: "Can you speed-walk beside my wobbly bike and push whenever there's a hint of an uphill pedal?"
— The ParentNormal (@ParentNormal) February 11, 2016

7. That’s better.

5-year-old: I don't want to eat my peas!

Me: I don't like your tone.

5-year-old: *in a high-pitched voice* I don't want to eat my peas!
— Exploding Unicorn (@XplodingUnicorn) February 10, 2016

8. When they have a point, but you don’t want the teacher to think you’re cheap.

[filling out Valentine cards for classmates]

6yo: I'M SINGLE RIGHT NOW, WHY DO I HAVE TO DO THIS?
— Valerie (@ValeeGrrl) February 11, 2016

9. You just keep nodding your head and act like you’re listening.

20 mins into his description of the school playground my 9yo paused to breathe & I tried to change the subject but HE JUST KEPT GOING WHYYYY
— Wendy S. (@maughammom) February 12, 2016

10. Okay, it’s not about parenting, but still relatable.

I'm sorry I forgot our anniversary. My brain is too full from 90s hip-hop lyrics, up in here, up in here.
— The Glad Stork (@TheGladStork) February 10, 2016

Do you have any #funnyparenting moments to share with the Red Tricycle Community? Tell us in the comments below!

— Noelle Buckband

Date Night: It’s All About North Beach

by Erin LemFebruary 1, 2012

If you want to have a successful grown-up date night in this town, you need a plan—and it better be a good one. Since it’s not always easy to strike that perfect balance between “pre-game” drink, food and a show (sans the kids), our partners in crime at 7×7 bring you the Date Night series — a block-by-block guide to weekend itineraries that only require one parking space. For this weekend’s crawl, be sure to book the babysitter because a grown-up only night of fun awaits in North Beach.

See: Annual comedy barrage SF Sketchfest takes venues all over the city this weekend. One of our favorites, Cobbs Comedy Club still has tickets to “Pretty Good Friends” on Saturday and Sunday nights. The comedy show features mostly New York-based comics like Eugene Mirman and Bobcat Goldthwait (a.k.a. “Zed” from the Police Academy and Egg Stork from One Crazy Summer, yeah, this guy), bringing their Brooklyn-born act straight into the belly of North Beach.

For plan the rest of your much needed date night accordingly, be sure to read 7×7’s full article by clicking here.

This is our weekly guest post from our friends at 7×7, a site that keeps you up on the best of SF. We’ve teamed up for an exciting partnership to bring you a fantastic Date Night idea each week. Be sure to check out their blog for hourly doses of the best of SF.

photo courtesy of India Curry House

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