Bat Costume, size 1½-4 years

A cheeky little bat, ready to swoop into the living room and stir up some mischief.

Closes with velcro under the chin and has wings on the back—perfect for flapping about in full bat mode.

Costumes that aren’t full bodysuits, but simple dress-up pieces worn over everyday clothes, are often the true stars of the dress-up box. A hood, a headband, a pair of ears, a tail, or a cape—and just like that, your child transforms into a whole new character. So easy and wonderfully versatile. 

This style of dress-up is also perfect for pretend play at daycare or school. It’s easy for your child to manage on their own — especially if they need the toilet or want a little break from being a bat.

A cape-style costume is easy to slip on over a coat or snowsuit—perfect for dress-up fun outdoors on chilly days. When your child has a couple (or lots!) of costumes like this to choose from, they always have the opportunity to experiment with being someone else for a bit, and to practise real-life challenges in the safe, playful world of imagination.

Here, important skills are stimulated, which are wonderful for your child's well-being and ability to learn:

• Unleash your imagination and see where the play takes you.
• Playing sparks lots of wonderful giggles and makes you laugh until your belly hurts.
• Perfect for role play, where little ones practise finding their own place in the game and taking turns to lead. This benefits your child's ability to cooperate and show empathy.

Suitable for ages 18 mos. to 4 yrs.

Playing with face paint, dolls, animal figures, play sets, and dressing up are all ways of role playing. Role play is an important part of your child's development. When role playing, your child is inspired to think creatively in relation to their own identity. How does a dragonfly or a knight talk? And what can I do if I'm a dragon or a queen? Having these kinds of reflections while playing benefits children's social skills. Role playing helps children develop their sense of the world they live in. Through role playing, your child can test boundaries, rules, and opportunities for identity formation and social interaction.

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The quality is top-notch at Swedish Den Goda Fen , who since 1997 have designed beautiful and durable costumes. Whether you're looking for a full costume, accessories, or a practical and beautiful cape or set of wings that will fit on top of a snowsuit or winter coat, Den Goda Fen have just what you need.

See our selection from Den Goda Fen here.