Kid Costume Ideas for Babies and Toddlers

When it comes to babies and toddlers this Halloween why not get them in on the fun with an easy drawstring Baby Halloween Costume or Toddler Halloween Costume?

Following are just a few of my favorite easy sew drawstring Halloween costume ideas. They top my list of quick costume ideas that can be made in advance or sewn up the night before.

Drawstring kids costumes can be fashioned from sheets or large pieces of fabric. Cut the material (plastic or fabric) in a long strip which measures twice the child’s height from shoulder to knees. The width should match the child’s measurements from elbow to elbow.

Sew the casing together at the top and bottom. With right sides together, sew back seam, leaving the casing open. Push elastic through the casings, leaving the ends protruding. Next, let your child try it on while you mark the armholes. Cut two slits in each side of the bag for arms. Turn the raw edges inward and sew.

Now have your toddler step into the bag while you pull the drawstrings. If you’re using fabric, stuff with wads of newspaper until the kid costume is round and full. Pull the drawstring over your baby or toddler’s shoulders and tie. That’s all there is to it.

Drawstring Halloween costumes can be adapted to anything a toddler’s heart desires by dyeing the fabric, adding fabric cut-outs, making hats, and painting faces.

And, just because your baby may not be able to say Treat or Treat’ it doesn’t mean that you can’t dress her up and go out and enjoy the festivities yourself. Get the whole family (especially if there are older siblings) involved by adding a little creativity to an otherwise plain sleeper.

Bunny

Attach a pompom to the backside of a white or pale colored sleeper or pair of similarly colored jammies. Ears can be fashioned out of white cardboard or felt. The same basic steps can be used to make a teddy bear or a cat; you just need a different colored outfit and matching ears.

Bumble Bee

Yellow pyjamas and antennas made from black pipe cleaners make a bumblebee kid costume. Black stripes can be made with electrical tape, permanent marker, or from black felt and hot glue. Make sure the Halloween costume cools and dries completely before trying it on your baby or toddler.

Lady Bug

This kids costume idea starts with a red sleeper or pair of pyjamas. Use the same technique as above for the spots.

Remember its imagination and creativity – not expense that is the key to a great Baby Halloween Costume or Toddler Halloween Costume!