DIY Halloween Costumes for Infants, Toddlers, and School Age Kids!

Looking for some fun costume ideas for your little ones this Halloween? We scoured the web and found three great sites that feature DIY costumes for infants, toddlers, and school age children. Parents, kids, and their au pairs can all gather together and make some really creative costumes!

DIY Costumes For Infants

To create this cute and easy costume, all you need is a box (big enough to fit your stroller), paints, and some craft supplies. The box can be painted to look like the classic Cabbage Patch Kid box with your child's name on it! Cut out holes for the stroller handles and wheels. You can even add a little cabbage hat or bonnet for your baby to wear.

Cabbage Patch Stroller Costume 

To create this cute and easy costume, all you need is a box (big enough to fit your stroller), paints, and some craft supplies. The box can be painted to look like the classic Cabbage Patch Kid box with your child's name on it! Cut out holes for the stroller handles and wheels. You can even add a little cabbage hat or bonnet for your baby to wear.

Baby Burrito Costume

This adorable and hilarious costume requires minimal supplies and crafting skills. All you need is a white onesie, tan or brown felt, some stuffing or batting, and a hot glue gun or sewing kit. Cut out the felt into strips to resemble lettuce and meat, stuff it in between the onesie layers, and glue or sew it all together. Bonus points if you add a little avocado hat!

DIY Costumes For Toddlers

For those little ones that are just getting used to Trick-or-Treating, it is helpful to have costumes that are cute but comfortable.

Snail Costume

This costume is not only adorable, but it also helps keep track of your little one during Trick-or-Treating. All you need is a brown onesie or sweatshirt, some fabric paint for the snail shell design, and some pipe cleaners and pom poms for antennas. You can even add some felt eyes to complete the look.

Farmer Costume

For a classic and simple costume, dress your toddler up as a farmer. Just grab some overalls or jeans, a plaid shirt, and a straw hat. You can also add some toy farm animals or a toy tractor for extra cuteness.

DIY Costumes For Kids

Your school age kids will probably be the most vocal about what they want to wear, but fortunately they are at an age when they can help out!

Bubble Bath Halloween Costume 

This fun and creative costume idea is perfect for kids who love to play in the tub. All you need is a clear plastic storage container, some white balloons, and some rubber duckies. Cut holes for your child's arms and head, fill the container with inflated balloons, and add some bubbles made out of cotton balls for an adorable bubble bath look.

Dress as Your Favorite Athlete

Perfect for your energetic, sports-obsessed kid,  this costume idea allows your child to dress up as their favorite athlete without spending a lot of money. Just grab a jersey or shirt with the athlete's name and number, some sports gear (like a basketball or football), and you have a quick and easy costume that your child will love.

DIY Costumes for Pairs

If you have children similar in age, twins, or if your child would like to co-ordinate with a friend, these DIY Halloween costumes for pairs will be just the thing!

Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich

For an adorable costume that will have everyone craving their favorite sandwich, dress your children up as a peanut butter and jelly duo. Use brown clothing for the bread (add some crust details with fabric paint), purple clothing for the jelly, and yellow accessories like hats or shoes for the peanut butter. Don't forget to add "peanut butter" and "jelly" labels to the outfits for an extra cute touch.

Superhero Siblings

If your children love superheroes, this is the perfect costume idea for them. Have each child choose their favorite superhero (or create their own) and dress up in coordinating colors and accessories. You can even make personalized capes with their initials or symbols on them.

Halloween Costume Prep Doesn’t Have to be Scary with the Help of an Au Pair

DIY costumes not only allow kids to express their creativity but also create memorable experiences for families. However, planning and executing these fun projects can sometimes be overwhelming, especially for busy parents. This is where au pairs can provide invaluable assistance. With their extra hands and fresh ideas, au pairs can help bring these costume concepts to life, allowing you to focus on enjoying the preparation and the festivities. If you're considering bringing an au pair into your home, learn more today about our au pair program to explore your options and find the perfect fit for your family. Embrace the fun of costume-making while gaining support from a caring au pair!

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