Your newborn is probably a bit young for trick or treating, so here are some Halloween craft ideas to enjoy together instead!
Halloween crafts with your newborn
Use your baby’s hand and/or footprints to make Halloween crafts. They make fun decorations for your home and become a lovely keepsake! You could make the same picture every year to see how much your little one’s hands and feet have grown.
Top tips for hand and footprints with babies:
- If your baby is old enough to sit safely in a highchair, pop them in it for easy, less messy access to their feet.
- If they’re too young for a highchair, do their footprints while they’re asleep, or ask a friend or family member to help.
- Use water-based, baby-safe paints, and check the label to see whether they wash out or might stain.
- Handprints are easier when babies are a little older – newborns tend to keep their hands curled into tight fists. Your best chance of a newborn handprint is when they’re fast asleep!
Here are some Halloween craft ideas for you and your newborn:
I’ve created a Pinterest board with more hand and footprint Halloween ideas for you and your baby!
Happy Halloween! Share your pictures with me in the comments!