Our Most Adorable Baby Costumes for Halloween

There's nothing cuter than a baby in a costume, and we have some of the cutest DIY options.

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As Halloween approaches, some babies will take on a sort of seasonal metamorphosis—in the form of their first costume. You can create a fun and inventive Halloween costume for your baby using fabric, craft supplies, and our easy-to-use templates. All of our projects capture the complexity and beauty of real and imaginary creatures with simple creases, stitching, and snipping. Moreover, they slip on and off easily, and won't restrict a baby's motion.

Below, we've collected the best of our baby costume ideas. Dressed for trick-or-treating, your little one will have a memorable first Halloween.

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Bluebird Costume

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Credit: Janelle Jones

Everyone loves a cheerful bluebird. Indeed, many people build or buy houses, especially for its arrival. The bird is plump and round-headed and has a pretty silhouette when perched. In flight, it disdains acrobatics, preferring to hover briefly until dropping down to feed. For Troy (pictured here), 10 months old, each wing requires only five creased pieces of felt; they get their shape from a single cut and fold that together create a rounded shoulder.

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Sloth Costume

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This sloth baby is safely cradled in his Mother Tree's arms. We used a baby wrap carrier to disguise a smiling little one as a sloth slinging from a tree branch using our template and felt in earthy colors. Mom can wear brown and tuck leaves in her hair.

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Skunk Costume

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This funky skunk is super simple: A hoodie, faux fur, a fluffy white feather boa, and a little armature wire add up to the sweetest little stinker in town.

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Masked Owl Costume

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The Eastern screech owl is active and vocal, rending the air with its distinctive wail throughout the night. Many-layered chest feathers help silence the owl's flight; those worn by Colin (pictured here), 6 months, are the same shape cut five times. Perked-up ears are attached to a jaunty pilot's cap. Goggled peepers enhance his keen eyesight.

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Chicken Costume

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Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the Halloween party, of course. Here, Alexandra wears a costume made from two tickly feather boas, ordinary kitchen gloves, tights, and a pilot's cap that's crowned with a felt comb. Under the plumage, two leotards are stuffed with batting for extra plumpness.

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Lamb Costume

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This little trio of sheep can't wait to graze on candy. The "fleece" is wool batting, gathered and sewn to a sleeveless leotard, which is worn over a black long-sleeved shirt and leggings. A cotton hat with floppy felt ears completes the costume.

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Rabbit-in-a-Hat Costume

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Credit: Johnny Miller

This rabbit-in-a-hat ensemble is so easy to make and it will also keep your baby warm during a brisk evening of trick-or-treating. Here, we used a large bowl for the baby to sit on, but you can easily swap it for a floor seat.

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Ladybug Costume

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Credit: ADDIE JUELL

A perfect last-minute, quick costume for babies and toddlers alike. No tricks or antics here—you'll only need glue, black felt dots, a red jumper, thick sunglasses, and—you're reading it right—a handful of eyelash strips!

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Tulip and Rose Flower Mother-Daughter Costumes

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A blooming crepe-paper tulip cap and rosebud headband—each in pastel hues—turn a mother-daughter duo into a sprightly pair. Comfortable, easy, and cozy enough for a candy-filled night out.

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