With Halloween just around the corner, you may be scrambling to put together a Halloween costume for you and your little one. Not to fret! We’ve pulled together a few DIY options for moms who like to get crafty and for some more for the moms who’d rather Amazon Prime.
Feeling crafty? Here are some easy DIYs.
Do-It-Yourself costumes are often a cost-effective and time-efficient option that also allow you to get creative and make it your own! For the sake of time, with Halloween just around the corner we’ve listed five below that are easy peasy to throw together last minute.
1. Rosie the Riveter
What could be better for baby’s first Halloween than to start on a high note with a feminist reenactment? Simple and sweet, you’ll both be sure to bring an empowering energy to the party and the ‘gram.
Brown craft paper, twine, and headband/wire or bunny ear headband
snail - How to:
For the shell, twist a large piece of brown craft paper into a long, skinny rope-like piece
Then, wrap the rope around until it forms a shell shape
Glue where needed, and attach to a baby carrier with twine
For the antennae, first wrap a headband with two pieces of wire so there are supports for the antennae and then wrap with paper, or wrap a pair of bunny ears with the craft paper.
Top each antennae with a ball made from the craft paper, or a tan round object you have around the house.
Toadstool - what you'll need:
Hat
Red and white felt/fabric
TOADSTOOL - How to:
Follow this simple tutorial on how to make a hat out of paper
After making the hat, cover the top with a round piece of red felt
Then, cut out small circles from the white felt and glue onto the top of the hat to create the mushroom pattern.
5. Matching Frida Kahlos
Are you an artistic momma, but want to keep it simple this year? Dress up as the wonderfully talented surrealist Frida Kahlo with just a few items you have around the house.
Flower headbands (don’t have one? Quickly put one together with a plain headband, fake flowers from the dollar store, and hot glue to stick them on!)
Colorful, flower-print dresses
Pro tip: Use an eyebrow pencil for fuller, close-together eyebrows to get that quintessential Frida look!
Don't have time? Just order on Prime!
There’s no shame in waiting until the last minute to figure out a Halloween costume; we’ve all been there! With the business of being a mom, cute-as-can-be costumes from Amazon Prime will save you the hassle and be here just in time!
1. Farmer and Rooster
This costume is simple enough for momma to put together from the closet - you may only need to buy the baby rooster costume!
Farmer Costume: overalls, straw hat, and a flannel/collared long sleeve (you can easily order these, but feel free to grab these pieces from your closet!)
Pro tip: why stop with a rooster? Involve the whole family with a collection of farm animals, including a pig and a cow - or, let your little one pick their favorite farm animal!
2. Red Riding Hood & Big Bad Wolf
A dichotomy of funny and sweet, this costume duo is sure to win all hearts on Halloween night.
Pro tip:this costume is the perfect opportunity to get creative (and to show some pride for your fav sports team!) Include the whole fam with football players, cheerleaders, and even consider dressing the family up as another, favorite sport!
4. Zookeeper and ~Insert Your Favorite Animal Here~
Bring out your inner Jane Goodall and Terri Irwin with this wild mom and baby costume!
Whether you’re quick shipping from Amazon, or bringing out the glue at 11:59 on October 30th, putting together a sweet mommy and me costume for you and your little one will help create a memory that lasts forever. Pick a costume, and get out there to celebrate!
Maggie Nash
Maggie Nash is the Content Creator Intern for Hibiscus Motherhood who brings together creativity and education through her knowledge of all things women and gender. As a recent graduate from Creighton University receiving a BA in Cultural Anthropology, she utilizes her skills of research, adaptability, and analysis to create engaging content for the team. With a background in expanding reproductive health, Maggie is dedicated to Hibiscus Motherhood’s mission and vision of providing quality, comfortable care to mothers post birth, as well as educating interested individuals. If you have any questions regarding her work at Hibiscus Motherhood, you can contact her at maggie.nash121@gmail.com.
