2023 Halloween Costume Contest
Enter 2023 Costume Contest

21 Easy Homemade Costumes for Baby's First Halloween

Costumes can become very expensive, especially since babies will probably not be able to wear the same store-bought costume the next year... They grow like weeds! Fortunately, there is a better (and cheaper) alternative to expensive store-bought costumes. By using clothing or anything else you already have, you can create an easy and inexpensive look for your baby's first Halloween, while keeping money in your pocket at the same time.

Costume ideas for baby's first Halloween - Little Old Man CostumeLittle Old Man
Sent in by Jill to our 2011 costume contest.

Homemade Halloween costumes don't have to be complicated. Some of the cutest costumes are simply dressing your baby up in something they may already have, with a slight twist. The Little Old Man submission does just that, with his walker made out of pieces of PVC pipe. Simple, but simply adorable!
 

Easy homemade costume for baby's first Halloween - DIY Baby Lamb CostumeSnuggly Sheep
Sent in by Trisha to our 2012 costume contest.

Everyday objects can quickly and easily be transformed into something super cute. Some hot glue, a few bags of cotton balls, and a black sweat suit is really all that is needed to turn your baby into a super Snuggly Sheep.
 

Baby's first Halloween costume ideas - Little Hobo CostumeLittle Hobo
Sent in by Danielle to our 2012 costume contest.

Want a costume with a little bit of a laugh factor? All that was really needed for this submission of the Little Hobo was a stocking cap, some of Mom's make-up, some scrubby clothes, and a cardboard sign. Super simple!
 

 

21 Easy DIY Costumes for Baby's First Halloween

(Click on the images below for detail on each costume)

Costume ideas for baby's first Halloween - Guilty of Stealing Your HeartGuilty of Stealing Your Heart

Costume ideas for baby's first Halloween - Pirate Baby CostumePirate Baby

Costume ideas for baby's first Halloween - Spaghetti and Meatballs Baby CostumeSpaghetti and Meatballs

Costume ideas for baby's first Halloween - Cabbage Patch Doll CostumeCabbage Patch Doll

Costume ideas for baby's first Halloween - Little Hobo CostumeLittle Hobo

Costume ideas for baby's first Halloween - Homemade Baby Owl CostumeBaby Owl

Costume ideas for baby's first Halloween - Baby Bjork Swan Dress Halloween CostumeBaby Bjork Swan Dress

Costume ideas for baby's first Halloween - Chucky Doll Baby CostumeChucky Doll

Costume ideas for baby's first Halloween - Garden Gnome CostumeGarden Gnome

Costume ideas for baby's first Halloween - DIY Baby Lamb CostumeSnuggly Sheep

Costume ideas for baby's first Halloween - Mommy's Little Scarecrow CostumeMommy's Little Scarecrow

Costume ideas for baby's first Halloween - DIY Chicken Little CostumeChicken Little

Costume ideas for baby's first Halloween - Mr. Monopoly Baby CostumeMr. Monopoly

Costume ideas for baby's first Halloween - Raggedy Ann CostumeRaggedy Ann

Costume ideas for baby's first Halloween - Kermit the Frog Baby CostumeKermit the Frog

Costume ideas for baby's first Halloween - Little Gnome CostumeLittle Gnome

Costume ideas for baby's first Halloween - Penguin Costume for BabiesFlying Penguin

Costume ideas for baby's first Halloween - Monchhichi CostumeMonchhichi

Costume ideas for baby's first Halloween - Little Old Man CostumeLittle Old Man

Costume ideas for baby's first Halloween - DIY Breakfast Food CostumesBreakfast Food

Costume ideas for baby's first Halloween - Tinkerbell Baby CostumeTinkerbell

* * *

If you need more costume ideas for your little one, be sure to check out our Costume Photo Gallery