Newborn Halloween costumes that are utterly adorable for 2025

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What's cuter than a newborn baby? Not much, except maybe a newborn baby in a Halloween costume!

With Halloween just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to plan your baby’s first costume. Our newborn Halloween costume ideas are full of fun, not-so-spooky inspiration – from fluffy little cats to DIY baby burritos, you’ll find plenty of adorable looks to try.

Newborn Halloween costumes that everyone will love

1. Burrito baby Halloween costume

Love food and funny costumes? This baby burrito is the perfect Halloween treat. It’s simple to DIY, and all you need is a beige blanket, some foil, and sheets of colourful felt. The trickiest bit will be cutting out the felt veggies, but once that’s done, you can just wrap your little one up as the star ingredient and you’re good to go!

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2. Baby Yoda newborn Halloween costume

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We couldn’t resist including Baby Yoda – it’s the perfect outfit for a newborn. If you’re a Star Wars fan, it doesn’t get much better than this.

Not just ideal for Halloween, this costume is also great for baby photo shoots, making it a fun outfit you’ll want to keep coming back to.

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3. Hungry Caterpillar newborn Halloween costume idea

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How adorable is this newborn Halloween outfit? This hand-made Hungry Caterpillar costume for babies is lovingly made by OhSoVeryKnotty, who carefully crochets each item. Soft, cosy, and full of charm, it’s the perfect way to dress your little one for Halloween.

4. Sulley newborn Halloween costume idea

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Transform your little one into a tiny blue monster with this adorable Sulley onesie. This colourful costume is full of character and sure to bring smiles all around.

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Take a look at our baby Halloween costumes for more inspiration

With lots of ideas for boys, girls and even mom and baby duo costumes, you’ll find something perfect in our baby Halloween costumes round-up.

Katie Dolan

Katie is an experienced craft writer. A self-taught crocheter, she enjoys exploring a range of crafts. When she’s not writing about crafts or lifestyle, you’ll usually find her with a good book or at the cinema.

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