To get in the Halloween spirit, Baby Mwah and I have been reading Halloween Treats: A Touch-and-Feel Book ($6.99) by Tom Arma, who the New York Times called “the most published baby photographer in the world.” Baby Mwah loves looking at these sweet, cuddly babies all dressed up for their very first Halloween in adorable costumes. He can pet the fuzzy polar bear, touch the satiny jack-o’-lantern costume, feel the queen’s velvet robe, the farmer’s denim overalls and the ballerina’s lacy tutu.
Looking at these beautiful, heirloom-quality costumes inspired me to find a photogenic costume for …

Trick or Treating with your kiddo in a sling, mei tai, wrap or carrier?  Make your babywearing part of the costume.  Here are a few suggestions from us here at Mamanista:
Kangaroo – Forward Facing

Okay, a marsupial may be an obvious choice…but still adorable!  Dress in tan, get yourself a pair of brown floppy ears, and put your baby in this adorable Baby Kangaroo Costume. Wear baby facing out in the kangaroo carry, of course! If it is cold out, put on an extra-large hooded sweatshirt with room for you and …

What’s cuter than cute? Baby animals. Even cuter? Your baby dressed up as a baby animal for Halloween.
Check out these Animal Planet™ Infant and Toddler Costumes, available in Meerkat, Monkey, Lemur, White Tiger, and Sea Otter.
My favorite is the Animal Planet Collector’s Edition Meerkat Infant Costume (also available as  the Meerkat Toddler Costume).

These are super-luxury costumes that are designed to make your baby as comfortable as he is adorable. There is a full satin lining with comfortable elastic cuffs and the infant versions have a snap-inseam for easy …

Check out these great deals on Halloween costumes, decorations, and supplies!  We’ll be updating this post over the next two weeks, and you can also visit our coupon section for the latest Halloween Coupon Codes.
BuyCostumes.com Coupon Codes

10% Off Orders $50+ at BuyCostumes.com with Coupon Code zombie50 (ends 10/31)

10% Off Animal Planet Costumes with Coupon Code ap10 (ends 10/17)

Free Shipping on orders over $65 at BuyCostumes.com (ends 10/13)

Costume Craze Coupon Code

Costume Craze: Get 5% off! (coupon code: GET5)

Costume SuperCenter Coupon Code

Take An Extra 15% Off All Halloween Costumes $35 Or More …

Shop for Halloween Costumes early and save at Amazon.com. Spend $50 on costumes and accessories from a single Amazon merchant can get $10 off plus free shipping. (offer good through September 30, 2008)

Tutus and Toad Frogs has some of the cutest clothing for babies and children. In fact, we’ve been chatting back and forth about their retro-style clothing. Although we both have different tastes, we’ve each found vintage-inspired items we adore at Tutus and Toad Frogs. Mama-to-Be is partial to the smocking you see on rompers like this sweetly nostalgic ALenny Smocked Circus Bubble. I prefer the funky free spirit of this Willy Dilly French Wallpaper Three Tier Cap Sleeve Dress.
Right now, Tutus and Toad Frogs is …

I’ve been eager to try out a Mamma’s Milk Pouch Sling ever since I started babywearing.
Check out Baby Diva in her luscious new ride–a Mamma’s Milk Silk Pouch. The whole family likes the feel of the luxurious washable silk fabric and the design is subtle and sweet. As soon as I pulled the sling out of the bag, I told Captain Dad that he needs to take us out to dinner so I can wear my elegant new pouch sling.
Babywearing keeps baby close and gives mom freedom of …

If you haven’t chosen a costume for yourself or your child, you still have time to purchase a Halloween costume online and we have a ton of Halloween Costume Coupons.
But if you waited until the very last minute, or are hoping to DIY, then you should check out this book: What Can You Do with a Paper Bag?
When my kids are old enough to make crafts, I think we’ll have a ball creating the hats, wigs, masks and headdresses from this book. Each project is inspired by an item …

The winner of our ghostly giveaway, a $50 Gift Certificate from HalfPriceCostumes.com, is…
Lindsay from NC!
Lindsay submitted a pic of herself in a creative maternity costume. Come back at the end of the month to see our slide show of some of our readers’ costumes.
Half Price Costumes offers a dizzying array of haunted options for every member of the family, including Halloween masks, makeup, hats,& wigs, Props & Party Decorations, Adult Costumes, Pet Costumes, and Kids Costumes.
If you fell in love with a Halloween Costume from HalfPriceCostumes.com, use coupon code …