While the 5 years and under crowd may not be so set on dressing up for Halloween, it’s definitely fun for parents to snap a few photos and make a few memories of their little ones looking adorable as things like pumpkins and princesses. Of course, buying a tiny tot costume for just one night of use doesn’t make much environmental sense. Likewise, you don’t want to deviate from the eco-friendly baby clothing you normally choose for your youngster. Here are five costume ideas for babies and toddlers that are green, easy to assemble, and reusable throughout the year (in non-costume contexts). Get out that camera!

1. Little Lamb

Cuddly creature costumes are always a favorite (bear, cat cow, etc.), and this version utilizes a snuggly Speesees Fair Trader organic sherpa cotton jacket—dyed with eco-friendly dyes—to transform a tyke into a little lamb. Pair the jacket with white Under the Nile Egyptian organic cotton romper pants to finish off the look; they’re eco-friendly and made under great green working conditions (all employees receive two organic meals during their workday). After Halloween, you’ll have one baby basic and one fun take on outerwear to use year round.

2. Baby Vegetable

Take your inspiration from baby corn and baby carrots, and dress your baby as a healthy vegetable by outfitting them in an organic cotton Veggie Onesie (printed with soy inks and made right here in the U.S.) topped with one of Under the Nile’s Organic Veggie Hats, which will keep your tot warm and pesticide free. Because the Veggie Onesies come in a set of three, you’ll also get a few more outfit options to add to baby’s wardrobe and even an organic cotton produce bag for you (the onesies come packaged inside it).

3. Junior Firefighter

Never too young for a uniform, a junior firefighter costume is perfect if Halloween in your area usually means cold, rainy weather. The tiny hero will stay cozy in Patagonia’s Puff Rider Overalls, made partially from the company’s recycled polyester and fully waterproof. A pair of Western Chief natural rubber rainboots will keep feet dry without the impact of the usual PVC pairs available. To complete the look, you’ll probably want to add a hat and it will probably be plastic, but at least everything else in the outfit will be green.

4. Organic Gardener

Great for toddlers who’ll be doing most of the walking themselves (or riding in the stroller), this Organic Cotton Denim Apron is adorned with costume-appropriate sweet pea embellishments on the front pockets, where you can tuck in the trowel and a seed packet or two from Green Toys Recycled Plastic Indoor Gardening Kit. If your wee one has a toy wheelbarrow and is feeling energetic, they could push it along for the evening (and you could fill it with organic cotton toy fruits and veggies). Once dress up is done, they’ll have an apron for art projects and a kit to help them get gardening for real.

5. Miniature Monkey

For a tot that’s always participating in a little monkey business of their own, there’s no better costume than miniature monkey, and there’s no faux-fur costume sewing required on your part with this eco-friendly version. Just slip them into a Kee-Ka Organic Cotton Monkey Bodysuit, slide on a pair of Stride Rite monkey shoes (made from recycled rubber and designed to help baby move from crawling to walking), and hand over an organic cotton toy banana to complete the look and keep baby occupied. Under the Nile’s organic cotton toys are safe and natural enough to be used as teething toys, so don’t worry if your little monkey can’t resist a bite.

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