Halloween is just around the corner, and you’re probably looking for some creative and easy DIY baby Halloween costume ideas. Whether you want to dress up your baby as a cute animal, a scary monster, or a funny character, there are plenty of ways to make your own costumes at home with some basic materials and a little imagination.
We’ll share some of the best DIY baby Halloween costume ideas that you can try this year. We’ll also give you some tips on how to make your costumes safe, comfortable, and adorable for your little one!
DIY Little Mermaid Baby Costume
This looks like it would be a super easy DIY baby Halloween costume. And, it’s hilarious and adorable!
Baby Chicken Costume
Those blue feathers are beyond! I can’t even hardly handle the cuteness of this Halloween costume!
Scary Simple Baby Halloween Costume
This is awesome and all you need is a little face paint and clothes you may already have (or could probably find pretty easily online or from a thrift shop)!
Handmade Baby Taco Costume
Baby’s First Halloween “Costume”
Well, you were going to carve a pumpkin anyways, right? It might as well serve as the perfect Halloween photo shoot prop!
Easy Baby Bat Costume
All you need to buy is the bat wings and pair it with a black onesie! The easiest and fastest DIY Baby Halloween costume I’ve ever seen!
Baby Dandelion Costume
Yes, this really is a DIY costume! That’s impressive!
Baby Cloud DIY Costume
This is such a cute Halloween costume idea for a little kid! I love it!
More Simple DIY Baby Halloween Costume Ideas
Little Lion
All you need is a yellow onesie or pajama set, some brown felt or fabric for the mane and tail, and some ears that you can make from cardboard or paper plates. Cut out a circle of brown felt or fabric and glue it to the back of the onesie for the tail. Cut out another circle of brown felt or fabric and cut fringes around it for the mane. Glue it to the hood of the onesie or attach it to a hat. Cut out two ears from cardboard or paper plates and glue them to the hood or hat as well. Draw some whiskers and a nose on your baby’s face with a washable marker.
Petite Pumpkin
All you need is an orange onesie or dress, some green felt or fabric for the stem and leaves, and some black felt or fabric for the face. Cut out a small rectangle of green felt or fabric and glue it to the top of the onesie or dress for the stem. Cut out some leaves from green felt or fabric and glue them around the stem. Cut out some triangles and a mouth from black felt or fabric and glue them to the front of the onesie or dress for the face.
Baby Ghost
All you need is a white sheet, some black felt or fabric for the eyes and mouth, and some scissors. Cut out a large circle from the sheet and cut out a hole for your baby’s head. Cut out two holes for your baby’s arms as well. Cut out two circles and a mouth from black felt or fabric and glue them to the sheet for the eyes and mouth. Put the sheet over your baby and you have a spooky ghost costume.
Baby Bumble Bee
All you need is a yellow onesie or dress, some black felt or fabric for the stripes and antennae, and some wings that you can make from cardboard or paper plates. Cut out some stripes from black felt or fabric and glue them to the onesie or dress. Cut out two antennae from black felt or fabric and glue them to a headband or a hat. Cut out two wings from cardboard or paper plates and glue them to the back of the onesie or dress.
Sushi Baby
All you need is a white onesie or dress, some pink felt or fabric for the salmon, some green felt or fabric for the seaweed, and some rice that you can make from cotton balls or pom-poms. Cut out a large oval from pink felt or fabric and glue it to the front of the onesie or dress for the salmon. Cut out a strip of green felt or fabric and glue it around the onesie or dress for the seaweed. Glue some cotton balls or pom-poms to the back of the onesie or dress for the rice.
Why Make DIY Baby Halloween Costumes?
Making your own baby Halloween costumes has many benefits, such as:
- You can save money by using items you already have at home or buying cheap materials from thrift stores or dollar stores.
- You can customize your costumes to fit your baby’s size, personality, and preferences.
- You can express your creativity and have fun with your baby while making the costumes.
- You can create unique and original costumes that will stand out from the crowd and impress your friends and family.
Tips For Making Your Own Baby Halloween Costumes
Making your own baby Halloween costumes doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. Here are some general steps you can follow:
Choose a theme or idea for your baby’s costume
You can get inspiration from your baby’s favorite books, movies, cartoons, animals, foods, or hobbies. You can also browse online for even more DIY baby Halloween costume ideas or check out what other parents have done on Reddit.
Gather the materials you need for your costume
Depending on your theme or idea, you may need some of the following items: fabric, felt, cardboard, paper, scissors, glue, tape, paint, markers, buttons, ribbons, pom-poms, googly eyes, pipe cleaners, etc. You can also use old clothes, blankets, towels, hats, scarves, socks, gloves, etc. that you don’t mind cutting or altering.
Use tutorials or your own creativity
You can find many easy step-by-step tutorials online for DIY baby Halloween costumes. You can also improvise and experiment with different materials and techniques.
Safety First
The main thing is to make sure that the costume is safe and comfortable for your baby. Avoid using anything that could be choking hazards, such as small buttons or beads. Also avoid using anything that could irritate your baby’s skin, such as rough fabrics or paints. Make sure that the costume is not too tight or too loose, and that it allows your baby to breathe and move freely.
Try it on, Make adjustments
Once you have finished making the costume, put it on your baby and see how it looks and fits. You may need to trim some edges, add some details, or fix some parts. You can also accessorize your costume with some props, such as a toy sword for a pirate costume or a basket for a Little Red Riding Hood costume.
Take pictures and have fun!
Now that you have your DIY baby Halloween costume ready, it’s time to show it off and enjoy the Halloween festivities. Take some cute pictures of your baby in their costume and share them with your friends and family on social media. You can also take your baby trick-or-treating or to a Halloween party and let them have fun with other kids.
Conclusion
Creating DIY baby Halloween costumes is not only cost-effective but also a delightful way to celebrate Halloween with your little one.You can use items you already have at home or buy cheap materials from thrift stores or dollar stores. You can also customize your costumes to fit your baby’s size, personality, and preferences.
We hope you enjoyed this and found some DIY baby Halloween costume ideas that you can try this year. Follow us on Pinterest for more fun Holiday DIYs and share with anyone else looking for cute costumes!