Easy Baby Costumes for Halloween - Mimosas & Motherhood (2024)

Spooky season is here, and there’s only one baby’s first Halloween. Find inspiration for the perfect baby Halloween costume with this collection of easy baby costumes for Halloween!

As a mom of three and a HUGE Halloween nut, Halloween costumes are one of my very favorite things. There’s something so fun about dressing up our little ones, and there are so many adorable Halloween costumes ideas out there.

This collection of baby Halloween costumes include DIY baby Halloween costumes you can make yourself, as well as ones you can find at your local costume shop. I’ve also included a few family costumes, too (though you can find a huge list here if you want more inspiration). I hope it helps you and your family as you brainstorm the perfect costume!

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Easy Baby Costumes for Halloween

Searching for the right costume for Halloween night? These cute baby halloween costumes are sure to be a hit!

DIY Black Cat

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For my oldest child’s first Halloween, he was a black cat and I donned a witch hat for the perfect low-stress Halloween costume. I already had the cat ears and tail, but here is a very similar set. Then all he needed was a black onesie and pants! Bonus: easy diaper changes.

Baby Tigers

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These were my boys for my 2nd child’s first Halloween. I found these precious tiger costumes on Amazon. They were perfect to keep him warm and toasty while trick or treating.

Under the Sea

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Looking for newborn halloween costumes? This creative baby’s first halloween costume works by incorporating a dressed up baby carrier and matching hat. We love this extra touch!

Says mom Sarah, ““under the sea” theme. My August baby was in a carrier so she was a seashell with a pearl on her head. My November girl was in a Etsy mermaid costume and a homemade mermaid princess crown.” This could also be a great one to add to a Little Mermaid family costume.

Shared with permission by mom Sarah Owen

Pubert Addams, Uncle Fester, and Cousin It

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Says mom Danielle Lousie, “I wanted our son (1 yr) to be warm and comfortable for his first Halloween and I wanted to whole family to be apart of the costume without being the main Addams family characters. All he needed was a grey long sleeve onesie, a little hair gel and a black hypoallergenic eye liner for the mustache and eyebrows! Face make up for dad, matched with black shirt and pants, and a pair of shades and long hair for mom! Viola!”

Shared with permission by mom Danielle Louise

Mary Poppins, Chimney Sweep and Dancing Penguin

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How cute is this family costume for those who love the classic movie?? This one is so cute for the entire family.

Shared with permission by mom Anna Garcia

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Searching for a simple homemade costume? Take a peek at this adorable baby costume that incorporates the always popular children’s classic.

Says mom Allison, “I grabbed a lot of felt from the craft store and a book felt set from Amazon for my shirt. Traced the butterfly wings using a picture online with my projector, cut out the big pieces and used fabric glue to glue them together. Used the book as a reference to piece it all together and add colors. Added eyes and antennae to the hat and handmade the bag.”

Shared with permission by Allison Ayers

Red Riding Hood, Lumberjack and baby Wolf

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This easy costume can be created by easily DIY’ing mom and dads looks and snagging a wolf costume online. What a great family Halloween costume!

Shared with permission by mom Lauren Kurtulik

Beekeeper, Bee and Baby Bee

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We love this adorable (and easy) baby costume. Just snag a baby bee costume!

Shared with permission by mom Kayla Berry

Hocus Pocus Family

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You can’t go wrong with the Sanderson sisters, Thackery Binx and Billy Butcherson!

This is one of our favorite Halloween costume ideas. Anything Hocus Pocus also easily allows you to incorporate an older sibling, too. Find the black cat costume online for baby!

Shared with permission by mom Kalisa Johnson

Harry Potter, Hedwig, a Death Eater and a Patronus

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This cute costume is a great one for the whole family, with no sewing machine needed. You can also switch it up by making baby Hedwig with an owl costume (here’s an adorable zip up one, and this one is a fancier version).

Shared with permission by mom Christina Kharbertyan Herman

Minions

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Says mom Jordan, “I DIY’ed these out of an old mattress topper!” What a great idea. We love the use of everyday objects!

Shared with permission by mom Jordan Leigh Nordyke

Chuckie

This DIY baby costume is great for the family who loves horror movies!

Shared with permission by mom Christian Jagels

Space Family

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Says mom Sarah, “a space theme and she was a little alien which was a simple onesie, tutu and homemade hair clips.”

Shared with permission by mom Sarah Owen

Flounder

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Says mom Laurie, “Flounder 🐠!! I bought a yellow hoodie, bought some dark blue and light blue felt pieces, and cut and glued everything together.”

You could also use a yellow onesie as the base for this easy Halloween costume if baby is still tiny.

Shared with permission by mom Laurie Ann

Dorothy and the Cowardly Lion

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Here is a similar lion costume you can purchase!

Shared with permission by mom Jamie Lyn

Dalmatian and Cruella DeVille

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How cute is that little pup? Find a similar Dalmatian costume here. You can’t go wrong with cute animal costumes!

Shared with permission by mom Jessica Gregory

DIY Baby Costume Tutorials

The following DIY Halloween costumes are from some of our blogger friends, who have created some pretty adorable costume tutorials you can make at home. Check out these homemade costumes for your little bundle of joy.

Cactus Costume for Babies

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This adorablecactus costumeis made from felt and yarn with the help of a hot glue gun!

Get the Cactus Costume Tutorial from Happiest Camper

Kids Bug Costumes

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Learn how to make simple bug costumes for you little ones with this this easy to follow tutorial that uses clothing items you probably already have at home.

Get the Kids Bug Costume tutorial from The Gifted Gabber

Baby Astronaut Costume

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This DIY costume idea is simple and easy. Perfect for a space or alien theme!

Get the Baby Astronaut Costume tutorial from Lovely Indeed

Duct Tape Skeleton Costume

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Duct tape is a versatile craft supply, too! Follow this easy DIY costume tutorial to learn how to make a duct tape Halloween costume for your baby’s first Halloween. We love simple materials like this.

Get the Duct Tape Skeleton Costume tutorial from Crafts by Amanda

No Sew Owl Costume

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Animal costumes are always a hit. You can make this pretty owl costume for your child even if you have zero sewing skills. This tutorial will show you how, and can easily be tweaked for a baby costume.

Get the No Sew Owl Costume Tutorial from Little Ladoo

DIY Bluey Halloween Costumes

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Made with felt, these adorable costumes might be just what you’re searching for. You can add a coordinating sleep n play to keep baby warm.

Get the DIY Bluey Costume Tutorial from Mama of Minis

You might also enjoy these Halloween costume posts:

Fun Matching Family Halloween Costumes

Creative Halloween Costumes for Brothers

We hope you loved this collection of cute costume ideas. What was your favorite on this list of costumes? Be sure to let us know your favorite baby halloween costumes in the comments if we missed yours!

If you enjoyed this collection of cute baby costumes, please use the image below to pin it on Pinterest to help other families this Halloween, too!

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FAQs

How do you dress up like a kid for Halloween? ›

The more childish, the better. Denim skirts, ruffly overall dresses and brightly-colored tights are all fair game. Look for floral print or designs that feature animals or wacky patterns. If you're aiming for a normal little girl costume, a knee-length skirt and tights pairing will look just right.

How to dress like a baby for Spirit Week boy? ›

Our tips: wear a onesie. Don't limit yourself to the typical, patternless onesies; look around and find unique, flashy or character-oriented onesies. To accompany your outfit, you can wear a saggy diaper with a bonnet. A binky, pacifier or bottle of milk is a nice addition to all baby days as well.

How do I get my 2 year old to wear a Halloween costume? ›

Here are four ideas:
  1. 1.) Go for a costume made out of regular clothes. ...
  2. 2.) Try pajamas. ...
  3. 3.) Leave the costume out, let your child get used to it, try to put it on him or her and repeat until your little one accepts the costume. ...
  4. 4.) Buy a cheap replacement, making sure to let your child pick the costume out.
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What can you do for Halloween with a baby? ›

Parents say: Halloween festivities perfect for babies
  1. Throw a party at home.
  2. Spread some Halloween cheer.
  3. Go to a zoo party.
  4. Look for local children's festivals.
  5. Visit friends or relatives.
  6. Pass out candy.
  7. Make a Halloween keepsake.
  8. Dress up during the day.

What should I dress my 1 year old for Halloween? ›

Cute Baby Halloween Costumes
  • Cabbage Patch Doll in a Box Costume. Costume Works. ...
  • Baby Granny Costume. Costume Works. ...
  • Baby Uncle Fester Costume. Costume Works. ...
  • Baby Oogie Boogie Costume. Costume Works. ...
  • Baby Princess Leia Costume. Costume Works. ...
  • DIY Hei Hei Rooster Costume. Costume Works. ...
  • Walmart Greeter Baby Costume. Costume Works.

How do you dress a baby when wearing them? ›

Wear Layers: For our little ones, they usually only need one additional layer of clothing on a cold day. For instance, a baby dressed in a babygro would need a cardigan, hat, (mittens, if necessary) and an extra layer of socks or babylegs.

How do you dress a baby born? ›

A good rule of thumb is to give your baby 1 extra layer of clothing than what you're wearing. For example, if you're in a t-shirt and jumper, dress them in a vest, sleepsuit and cardigan or jumper. If you feel chilly, your baby probably does too.

How to dress baby indoors? ›

When the thermostat dips to below 75 degrees Fahrenheit, you need to embrace layers. That means, when indoors, dress your newborn in a long-sleeve bodysuit plus another layer, like a footed pants, a receiving blanket, or pajamas.

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