Easter Costume Ideas for Children

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When Easter comes, a fun way to celebrate it to have the children get dressed in costumes. There are many different costumes that you may choose to celebrate this important holiday. These range from the fun to the religious.
Bunny
Of course the most obvious and adorable choice for an Easter costume is a fluffy bunny. They make many different bunny costumes for children including the Lil Characters Infant Bunny Costume, Dark Grey/White/Pink by Incharacter, Toddler Plush White Rabbit Halloween Costume (2-4T) by BOS and EZ-On Romper Costume, Cute as a Bunny, 6 to 12 Months by Rubie’s Costume Co. These are relatively inexpensive as most cost under $30. They are available at www.amazon.com.
You can also make your own bunny costume. Put the child in a white jumpsuit or white pants and a long white turtleneck t-shirt. Get while gloves for his or her hands. Get a headband and attach two white strips of fabric to it for the fluffy ears. Give him or her a carrot as a prop. You can get more detailed if you like with a pink belly, fake fur or other embellishments.
In a bunny costume your little one can pretend to be the Easter bunny. He or she can hop all around and give candy to others.
Chicks
Chicks are associated with spring time and Easter as well. Your child can dress as an adorable little yellow chick. You can buy these costumes on www.amazon.com. Options include the Darling Little Ducky Costume Fun Easter Costume for Infants and Toddlers! by First Fantasies-Costume Cuzzins Inc. and the Chick Vest Costume – Toddler Costume from Wonder Costumes.
You can make a chick costume as well. Get a yellow pillowcase. You can glue feathers on it if you want it to be more extravagant. Get orange socks for the feet.
Religious
Of course you may want to get a religious costume for your child to celebrate Easter. You can get a Jesus or Virgin Mary costume for instance. These are available from sources such as www.costumesupercenter.com. You can make your own by giving your child white robes. Buy a long fake beard for a boy and give him a staff. He can wear sandals. This can be excellent for an Easter play, parade or other religious function.
There are many great costumes for Easter that you can purchase or buy. Try the above ideas to help your children get into the spirit of the holiday.