Our Picks for Halloween

With cute and practical costume options from Baby Gap, there's no need to go to great lengths to dress up your little guy or girl. This giraffe themed set (it comes in ‘Lion' as well) consists of a velour onesie, warm hat and cozy slippers which are in style anytime, not just for Halloween.

There's no wrong answer this year thanks to these adorable Halloween costumes and matching loot bag from Pottery Barn Kids. Lightweight and easy to move in, kids will be in awe of their transformation—and will undoubtedly elicit many awww's along the trick or treat route.

“My mom made it” used to sound like an apology, but thanks to the encouraging website www.youcanmakethis.com, a new generation of parents can create excellent and easy kids' costumes for Halloween. Do it yourself has never been easier—or more inexpensive. Download the pattern e-book and let them wear their costumes with pride.

Convincing a younger child to re-use their older sibling's costume from last year might be a battle—but asking them to use this cute, seasonally-themed recycled bag (that is the equivalent in size of two plastic bags) will be easy.

These bags are scary-smart. Large enough to hold the same amount as three plastic bags worth of treats (or groceries), this inexpensive but hearty bag meets all the requirements. No tricks here, just lots of space for treats.

Going out late at night, wearing dark clothing, crossing busy streets and taking candy from strangers. Hmmm...on paper, Halloween may not seem like the brightest idea. What is bright, easy to use and will keep your kids visible all night is reflective tape you can adhere to costumes, loot bags, hats or masks. Now, that's brilliant.

For older kids who may not be easily talked into the appeal of a reflective tape-themed costume (think ‘construction worker' or ‘bike courier'), visibility and safety can coordinate with any outfit thanks to cool Glow Necklaces or Glow Sticks that can be worn, held or hooked on bags helping to keep children seen—without stifling their creativity.

Parents will cheer and kids won't jeer—when you hand out these mouth-watering organic, nut free and gluten-free lollipops from Yummy Earth Candies. Order a few bags and give out a sweet organic treat this year. Nobody needs to know they're ‘healthy'.

Perfect for keeping curious kids safe around the pumpkin or decorated house, these small Halloween candles are made of pure beeswax and are battery-based with an on/off switch. While the look and light source from the candle look authentic, the danger—and hence temptation for kids—is not.

It's the one night your neighbours won't mind loud noises, so let the kids have some fun with Halloween 'sounds' from the Disney vaults. Create the perfect playlist with these creepy classics that include creaks, groans and more taken from Disney's films and theme park rides. It's a fun way to add some haunt to your house!

Black cats and Halloween go together like kids and candy. Just in time for Halloween, author Rob Scotton has released a new book in his Splat the Cat series: Scaredy Cat Splat. Kids will giggle and celebrate Splat's antics trying to bravely win the prize for scariest Halloween costume in his class. Not to worry, this is one black cat you won't mind crossing your path.

Treat them to something more than high fructose-glucose syrup this Halloween and engage the kids in a new series from the My Weird School Daze books from author Dan Gutman. Mrs. Patty is Batty does make you think...maybe kids are telling the truth when they say some teachers really are weird.