30+ Easy Halloween Costumes Ideas for Kids, Toddlers & Working Moms

9/25/2022

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30+ Easy Halloween Costumes Ideas for Kids, Toddlers & Working Moms

It's Fall and like many of you, we're getting into the Halloween spirit with our little ones. But, for a working mom, who is juggling responsibilities both at work and home, planning for your Halloween costume can be a point of concern. However, with a little bit of creativity, you can easily turn your available resources into astounding Halloween attires.

10 Cute and Easy Halloween Costumes Ideas for Kids

1. Cute Clark Kent Toddler Costume for Boys

1. Cute Clark Kent Toddler Costume for Boys

Who doesn't love a good superhero costume? This undercover look of cute Clark Kent is easy to pull off. Get the full tutorial at Taking Care of Monkey Business.

2. Pretty Flamingo Toddler Costume Idea for Girls

2. Pretty Flamingo Toddler Costume Idea for Girls

This flamingo costume looks adorable. You can make this costume by yourself. Get the full tutorial at The Small Details.

3. Sweet Peter Pan Toddler Halloween Costume for Boys

3. Sweet Peter Pan Toddler Halloween Costume for Boys

Why not dress him up like the ever-popular Peter Pan? You'll get the full tutorial at Babble.

4. Simple Cat Toddler Halloween Costume for Girls

4. Simple Cat Toddler Halloween Costume for Girls

The Cat Halloween costume idea is very simple and, looks cute on kids. Don't you think so? You'll get the full tutorial at Country Living.

5. DIY Obi-Wan Halloween Costume for Toddler Boy

5. DIY Obi-Wan Halloween Costume for Toddler Boy

Obi-Wan is one of the most lovable characters from Star Wars. Why not make your little boy a Star-Wars inspired costume to spend his Halloween in a galaxy far, far away? You'll get the full tutorial at Molly Sews.

6. Cute Minion Toddler Halloween Costume

6. Cute Minion Toddler Halloween Costume

This could be the perfect Halloween costume for your little minion! You'll get the full tutorial at Wine and Glue.

7. Harry Potter Themed Halloween Costume for Toddlers

7. Harry Potter Themed Halloween Costume for Toddlers

Is your kid fond of Harry Potter? We can solemnly swear that you'll be going to adore this costume idea inspired by Harry Potter. Love the touch of the scarf! You'll get the tutorial at Love and Lion.

8. Wyldstyle Lego Movie Costume for Girls

8. Wyldstyle Lego Movie Costume for Girls

Is your sweet little girl a fan of the Lego movie? If so, she is definitely going to love this costume idea for Halloween. It takes about 30 minutes to make this costume. You'll get the full tutorial at Kids Stuff World.

9. Statue of Liberty Costume for Halloween

9. Statue of Liberty Costume for Halloween

If you're short in time and ideas, visit a store and go in for monumental costumes. They look cool! You'll get the full tutorial at Sewing Rabbit. This is a no-sew, no-glue costume idea; it doesn't get easier than this!

10. Mini Viking Costume for Halloween

10. Mini Viking Costume for Halloween

This Viking costume can be a perfect fit for your toddler boy. He looks small but mighty! You'll get the full tutorial at I Am Momma Hear Me Roar.

10 Last-Minute Halloween Costumes Ideas for Kids

11. Peter Pan's Escaped Shadow (No Sew!) Costume for Halloween

 Shadow Costume for Halloween

Are you looking for a creative, yet easy last-minute costume idea for Halloween? Here's a solution for you that will only take a few minutes. Making this easy Peter's Pan shadow costume can be a perfect costume idea for any Peter Pan or Disney fan. You'll get the full tutorial at Tikkido.

12. Easy Last-Minute Pirate Halloween Costume for Boys

12. Easy Last-Minute Pirate Halloween Costume for Boys

There's a very interesting and easy costume idea for your little man to transform him into a Pirate this Halloween. You'll get the full tutorial to make this DIY Pirate Costume at Care.com.

13. Last-Minute Raining Cats and Dogs Costumes for Girls

13. Last-Minute Raining Cats and Dogs Costumes for Girls

This is the perfect "it's raining men" costume for your little girls. All you need is an umbrella, a printer, some fishing line, and a few extras to complete the look! You'll get the full tutorial at Oriental Trading.

14. Felt Owl Halloween Costume Idea

14. Felt Owl Halloween Costume Idea

This costume is a breeze to make and owls are perfect for Halloween. If you're thinking about making one, here's a felt owl tutorial by Mom Always Finds Out that breaks it down to a few simple steps.

15. Funny Last-Minute DIY Pizza Costume Idea for Halloween

15. Funny Last-Minute DIY Pizza Costume Idea for Halloween

Food as a dress up is really a funny costume idea and can be recognized without much effort. A pizza costume is one of the easiest last-minute Halloween costumes ideas out there and will take an hour. You'll get the full tutorial at U-Create Crafts.

16. Cute Last-Minute Bumble Bee Halloween Costume for Girls

16. Cute Last-Minute Bumble Bee Halloween Costume for Girls

If you have an hour and know sewing, you're good to go for this simple and attractive bumble bee costume. You'll get the full tutorial at Fiskars.

17. Easy DIY Cardboard EMOJI Costume for Halloween

17. Easy DIY Cardboard EMOJI Costume for Halloween

Emojis add emotions to our text conversations while chatting. So how about adding your favorite emotion to your child's costume and make them an emoji? You'll get the full tutorial at Hello Wonderful.

18. Little Bandit Costume for Halloween

18. Little Bandit Costume for Halloween

If you want a fuss-free Halloween costume for your kid, this bandit costume is a perfect choice. It's easy and fun to make. You'll get the full tutorial at Make It & Love It.

19. Olaf Halloween Costume for Your Little Ones

19. Olaf Halloween Costume for Your Little Ones

An Olaf costume is easy & no-sew costume idea for your toddler. It takes just about 30 minutes. You'll get the full tutorial at Crazy Little Projects.

20. Popular Pineapple Costume for Kids

20. Popular Pineapple Costume for Kids

Earlier we showed a pizza costume, how about a fruit costume? Yes, we're talking about this beautiful pineapple costume from Delia Creates! It's easier to make than it looks. You'll get the full tutorial at Delia Creates.

10+ Easy Homemade Halloween Costumes Ideas for Kids

21. Homemade Witch Halloween Costume for Girls

21. Homemade Witch Halloween Costume for Girls

A witch costume for Halloween is classic for a reason. Don't you think so? Get the full tutorial at Country Living.

22. Cool & Funny 'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective' Halloween Costume

22. Cool & Funny Ace Ventura Pet Detective Halloween Costume

This Ace Ventura not only looks cool but funny as well. Also, this is one of the easiest homemade costume ideas out there for kids. Get the full tutorial at Some Canterbury Tales.

23. Homemade Strawberry Costume for Babies

23. Homemade Strawberry Costume for Babies

Here's another fruit-inspired costume idea for babies. This strawberry costumer looks so sweet on babies. You'll get the full tutorial at Say Yes.

24. Cute Baby Cow Costume Idea for Halloween

24. Cute Baby Cow Costume Idea for Halloween

Looking for an adorable yet easy-to-make costume idea for your baby? Here's a perfect option for your little one to get into the mood to trick-or-treat. You'll get the full tutorial at Make It and Love It.

25. Audrey Hepburn Classic Halloween Costume for Girls

25. Audrey Hepburn Classic Halloween Costume for Girls Can't think of anything good? How about a fashionista classic costume idea? It's always a good idea. You'll get the full tutorial at Smarties.

26. Ghost Costume for Halloween is Classic

26. Ghost Costume for Halloween is Classic You can always fall back on this classic ghost costume. It's classic for a reason! You can try this no-sew type of Ghost costume this year for Halloween. You'll get the full tutorial at Bombshell Bling.

27. Paint Brush: An Artistic Halloween Costume Idea

27. Paint Brush: An Artistic Halloween Costume Idea

An excellent idea if your kid is keen on painting. This easy-to-make paint brush costume can be a perfect costume for your little artist. You'll get the full tutorial at Dukes and Duchesses.

28. DIY Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Costume for Boys

28. DIY Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Costume for Boys

This easy to make Ninja Turtle costume will set your kid apart from his friends and classmates. You'll get the full tutorial at A Night Owl Blog.

29. Cute Baby Panda Homemade Costume for Halloween

28. DIY Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Costume for Boys

Can anything get cuter than a baby panda? This baby panda costume is a perfect costume for your little one. You'll get the full tutorial at C.R.A.F.T.

30. Little Firefighter Halloween Costume for Boys

30. Little Firefighter Halloween Costume for Boys Boys, fire engines, and firefighters go together. Give your child a costume they will love. You'll get the full tutorial at Stitched by Crystal.

31. Homemade Tinker Bell Halloween Costume for Girls

31. Homemade Tinker Bell Halloween Costume for Girls

To make magic happen, you can create this costume in a few easy steps. You'll get the full tutorial at Sincerely Jean.

5 DIY Halloween Costumes Ideas for Busy and Working Moms

32) Flex Like Rosie the Riveter

Rosie look

Recreate the cultural icon with a chambray shirt and black pants. You can even opt for a denim button-down and denim pants. Put on your work boots and tie a red bandana or a red-white polka-dotted scarf around your head. Finally, nail the look with bright red lipstick and flex those muscles as you pose!

33) The Audrey Hepburn Look

Audrey Hepburn Look

Delve into the beauty and elegance of Audrey Hepburn’s character Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany’s. All you would need is a little black dress, black heels, mid-arm-length black gloves, and a beautiful pearl necklace. Wear your hair in a bun, add a tiara, and you are all good to go, girl!

34) Be a Mime

Mime

Pull out those black pants and pair them up with a black and white striped shirt. Cover your face with white paint and use black eyeliner to color your eyelids and eyebrows. Nail the look with bright red lipstick and mime your way through Halloween!

35) The Classic Witch

witch-costume

All you need to do is to buy a witch hat. Couple it up with an all-black outfit and apply a very dark shade of red lipstick to achieve the classic witch look that never goes out of style.

36) The Hippie on the Road

hippie-look

An amazing choice for both genders, use that custom tie dye-shirt, which your kids most likely made at their summer camps. Pair it up with bell-bottom or plain blue jeans. Add as much color as you can in the form of bright-hued bracelets, necklaces, and face paint. Put on those round sunglasses for the perfect finish to your messy hippie costume!

These costume ideas will surely help you make the most out of the things you already have in hand. Use these simple yet beautiful ideas to have an unforgettable Halloween!

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