Cute Halloween Costume Ideas for Baby

This year we’re all about Halloween hats! If you haven’t got a costume sorted for your little one, we think the costumes below would look super cute on any baby!

1. No sewing mushroom hat

An adorable, no-sew mushroom costume for Halloween guaranteed to make memories to capture! Using minimal materials like cardboard, felt, and glue, this mushroom cap resembles the iconic red-and-white toadstool featured in all our favourite nursery tales. With instructions that are easy to follow and adaptable for various head sizes at Wood Lark Blog, this makes a great last-minute, budget-friendly costume for little ones. Pair with white clothes, and your child will be ready to enchant everyone as a cute little mushroom.

For the full tutorial visit woodlarkblog.

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2. Snail costume

Create a charming snail shell backpack using simple materials like kraft paper and masking tape to create a fun, truly DIY halloween baby costume. With easy instructions at Happy Days, build a shell and quirky antenna headband, this no-fuss costume is ideal for kids and perfect for creative last-minute costume needs. It’s a unique, adorable option that’s both budget-friendly and memorable!

For full instructions, visit Happy Days

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3. Cotton candy costume

Looking for a super fun and creative baby halloween costume with sugary charm? This tutorial on Mandy Odle’s blog shows how to make a whimsical DIY cotton candy costume using items like Poly-fil, pink chalk, and spider web material for texture. The result is a soft, fluffy costume that looks like a real cotton candy cloud, complete with a headpiece. 

For full steps, visit Mandy Odle's blog.

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 4. Daisy costume

We love Purl Soho’s DIY Daisy Costume tutorial which transforms simple materials like felt and cotton into an adorable flower headdress for babies and kids. A step-by-step guide provides instructions for creating daisy petals and a bee pin, making it a charming, comfortable choice for Halloween. Perfect for beginners, the tutorial focuses on straightforward techniques to create a memorable, cosy costume.

Find the full guide at Purl Soho.

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