Hip Chicago parents can visit Psychobaby kids store in the Bucktown neighborhood of Chicago to check out unique Halloween toys, books, and clothing for babies, toddlers, and children. Creative window displays show off several of the clothing items and books carried by this local independent kids' store, while other displays inside pull together the best of their Halloween items.

In the room of Psychobaby that is most dedicated to products for babies and toddlers, a center display island is covered with seasonal items such as customized baby and toddler clothing decorated with Psychobaby's distinctive Skully design, crochet devil's hats, Sourpuss vinyl ribcage bibs (black bibs printed with a white set of skeleton ribs), Manhattan Toy monster puppets, and bibs and tee shirts decorated with Psychobaby's unique Halloween tummy design (ribs and a stomach full of colorful candy, including an eyeball and a pair of candy lips and fangs).

In the room of Psychobaby that is more full of toys and clothes for older kids, a wall display shows off their fun and unusual Halloween and monster toys, including more Manhattan Toy monster puppets, ALEX monster clompers (foam feet that children can walk on), ALEX Catch N Stick Monster Mitts (big monster paws with Velcro centers and a sticky ball that can be tossed and caught by the mitts), ALEX Tub Target Screaming Monsters (suction cup monsters that can be stuck to the sides of a bathtub and squirted with water so that they make sounds), Melissa and Doug Role Play sets that can be used for Halloween costumes and for imaginative pretend play all year round, Melissa and Doug Make Your Own Monster kit, a Stylish Mustaches for Every day of the Week costume set of different dress-up play pretend mustaches, books about quick costumes for kids, bottles of cute Fairy Tale Wishes Monster Repellent Spray, and tiny wind-up toy monsters (such as vampires, mummies, and the invisible man).

Scattered throughout the store, visitors can find other children's toys and books that are suited for Halloween play, such as the Melissa and Doug Monster Bowling Set or children's picture books such as There Was an Old Monster or If You're a Monster and You Know It.

Psychobaby specializes in providing Chicago families with funky, edgy, and funny children's products that are often customized and unique. (Read a detailed store review.) Shoppers can visit the store at 1630 N. Damen Avenue or check out their online Halloween Boo Shop.

Other local toy stores showcasing Halloween toys, costumes, and other products include Geppetto's Toy Box,  Bullfrogs & Butterflies and Building Blocks Toys.

Check out the 2010 Guide to Halloween in Chicago for more information about Halloween costumes, toys, trick or treats, and children's events.

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