Child's Cat Costume Kit, Toddler, 12 to 24 Months
Image Credit: Okrasiuk, Shutterstock Last Updated on October 24, 2024 by Catster Editorial Team Donning a creative and quirky Halloween costume is an eagerly anticipated event for kids each year, but it can be stressful for parents who don’t rate their DIY skills and/or don’t want to spend a ton of money on a pre-made costume. If you’re one of them, you might want to consider DIYing a cat costume because these are so easy and inexpensive to knock together, even at short notice. You can craft a cat costume with black clothing items your child already has, then spruce it up with a few basic materials—many of which you can find around your home—and a bit of face paint if desired. If you’re ready to get stuck in, here are five DIY kids’ cat costume tutorials and plans. If the idea of DIY gets you a bit stressed, we think this tutorial by Kidspot is a perfect, no-nonsense tutorial to follow for a cute and simple cat costume your kid will love. It shows you how to craft the ears and tail with basic, easy-to-find items like glue, black card, an Alice band, cotton wool, and polar fleece for the tail. If you don’t have polar fleece, you can just use any black, soft material you have available. For the costume itself, all you need is a black T-shirt and pants, and the look is finished off with some face paint for the whiskers. For the ears, you can either use a free printable template or simply draw your own. This DIY cat costume by 5Minutesformom is ideal for those who want a costume with extras like fluffy patches. What we like about this tutorial is that it can be adapted to your skill level. If you don’t have a sewing machine or basic sewing skills, you can just use hot glue instead for a no-sew option. The costume itself is made from a black jacket and black jeggings, but you can also use a black sweater or turtleneck or black pants in lieu of the jeggings—whatever you have available. The creator cut up a grey and white fluffy scarf for the tummy patch, ankle warmers, wrist bands, tail tip, and ear headband. Primary.com has shared this simple DIY cat costume that’s put together with a basic black or white top and a tutu (these can be replaced with pants or leggings if preferred). The material list calls for a black tutu, but you could certainly change up the color for a bit of pizzazz and a nice contrast. The headband is covered with glittery black felt for a sparkly touch, though again, you can go with whatever you have to hand. No sewing is required for this costume—everything is put together with hot glue. This DIY cat costume by Do It Yourself Divas is a little more intricate to put together than the others on this list because the tutu is made from scratch with black tulle and a stretchy fabric band. If you’re up for the challenge, you may want to do the same. However, if you want to save time or don’t feel confident making your own, you could just use a ready-mate tutu or pair of black pants. The end result is a “fluffy” look, as the tutu is big and ruffled and the tail and ears are made with feathery fabric. Anything fluffy-textured will do. If you’ve got an egg carton lying around, you can repurpose it into this cat’s nose and ears ensemble with a lick of black and pink paint, pipe cleaners, a hole punch, and some elastic. The tail is made by braiding pantyhose and tying it off with a ribbon, and the costume itself simply consists of black clothes like t-shirts, leggings, or pants. We love the simplicity of this costume and how there’s no sewing involved. It’s also nice and easy to paint—this could be a job the kids will enjoy. These plans are all fantastic, but you don’t need to follow them to the letter or use the exact same items. Instead, you can use them as inspiration to craft your own unique design using your child’s favorite clothes, colors, and accessories to give it a personal touch. To sum up, as long as you’ve got a t-shirt and either a tutu, pair of pants, or leggings/jeggings and a few simple items like a headband, cardboard, and/or black fabric, you’re good to go! Featured Image Credit: anastasiaromb, Shutterstock How useful was this post? Click on a star to rate (you can leave written feedback after clicking submit) Help us improve Catster for pet parents! Your feedback really matters. What did you like about this post? Also how can we improve it? Kit Copson is a freelance writer and lifelong animal lover with a strong interest in animal welfare. She has parented various furry beings over the years and is currently a proud cat mom of two—one very chilled (unless hungry) Siamese and a skittish but adorable Domestic Shorthair —and dog mom of one—an adopted Bichon Poodle cross. When not writing about or spending time with animals, Kit can be found doodling in her sketchpad, reading, or more often than not, drinking tea. Pangolia Halloween Get ready to win all of the costume contests. Dressing up your little ones in cute and spooky costumes is easily the best thing about Halloween for a parent (OK, second to picking through their candy buckets while they’re sleeping). Even better? Picking mother and daughter Halloween costumes to celebrate the holiday in the most adorable way possible. Even if you don’t want to match perfectly (i.e. in exactly the same costumes), you can coordinate: think Cruella de Vil and a Dalmatian (and yes, there are options for that below). The matching mommy and daughter Halloween costume is fun and sweet without being over-the-top. You can pick a coordinating costume based off of what your child wants to wear, which, let’s be honest, is what you’ll be doing if you have a headstrong toddler or middle school-aged daughter. Or you can select something that you both love: a cartoon you like to watch together, characters from a nursery rhyme you sing to them at night, or even just Halloween classics, like a scarecrow and pumpkin. Have fun with it, go for something unique, or just pick something that feels easy and low-maintenance. Below, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite options to make it easier for you. We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. Instead of dressing up as characters from a TV show or movie, pick characters from a nursery rhyme. The Little Bo Peep rhyme is perfect for moms of babies because it’s so sweet. This Little Bo Peep costume is kid-friendly and the bonnet is a hilarious touch. Let’s be real: a baby could wear any costume and it would be adorable. That’s especially true for baby animal costumes. This fuzzy Pottery Barn Baby Lamb costume is so sweet for your little one and, as a bonus, it can keep them nice and warm. This Fairy Godmother costume from Amazon is almost an exact copy of what Cinderella’s fairy godmother wore in the Disney movie. This is such a cute idea if your little one loves Cinderella (or even if they’re too little to watch it). It comes with the dress and hooded jacket, which is basically all you need — aside from a wand, of course. This Great Pretenders deluxe Cinderella costume is made of high quality materials and is so nicely done that it looks like it could be a professional costume. Your little one will look so sweet in this classic blue ballgown, and all you need to add is a pair of glass slippers (or, you know, plastic ones) and a tiara. Go for something a little spookier with a classic Halloween mother-daughter pair: Morticia and Wednesday Addams, of course. This Morticia Addams costume is simple but on point, and comes with the dress and necklace. Add a black wig if necessary and red lipstick. This Wednesday girl’s Halloween costume feels authentic and creepy at the same time and is perfect for the kid who loves the spookier aspect of Halloween. This only includes the dress (with the collar, cuffs, and belt), so you may need to add a black wig if you want, or just black tights and shoes. And, of course, you can’t forget the black lipstick. Pull inspiration from your favorite childhood cartoons and go as another famous mother-daughter duo: Wilma and Pebbles Flintstone. This classic Wilma Flintstone costume is easy to wear and doesn’t require much. It comes with the dress and the necklace, and if you want to really channel Wilma, add a red wig. This Pebbles Flintstone costume is the perfect choice for your rambunctious toddler. It’s comfortable, it’s low-maintenance, and it lets them run around as much as they want. Be sure to pile their hair on top of their head, and add the bone hair clip. Go all out for Halloween with this Prestige Little Mermaid Ursula costume . This is a two-in-one costume that consists of a mesh shirt and black dress with a sequined bustier and thigh-length skirt featuring layers of sheer black and purple glittery fabric. It comes with an inflatable overskirt that has six detailed tentacles to really make the look stand out. This Little Mermaid Ariel costume is perfect for kids who love the idea of dressing up as the star of The Little Mermaid . It has a glittering sequin skirt that really does look like a mermaid tail, and the cutest shell top. Add a red wig if you think they’ll wear it. Want to do something different than a set of characters from a TV show or movie? A beekeeper and a bee is so cute, especially with a baby. This Bees & Co natural cotton beekeeper suit is the most authentic find out there if you’re going for the realistic one. If you want something a bit cuter, this busy beekeeper costume is a fun choice. How adorable is this Bumble Bee costume ? It comes in sizes for babies and is just going to lead to the sweetest photos. It comes with a black undershirt and black tights, so you really don’t need to add anything except maybe little black slippers or shoes. If you want to be super comfortable on Halloween, wear this Zipster black cat one-piece costume . It’s basically like a big adult onesie and is cuddly, soft, and warm. It makes it so much easier to go trick-or-treating for hours on end. Some makeup and a pair of cat ears completes the look. A mouse and cat is a cute enough idea — but both mom and daughter wearing cozy onesies? Adorable. This comfortable mouse costume is great for colder climates and will allow your little one to run around with ease. This Deluxe Queen of Hearts costume is honestly gorgeous. It comes with the dress and the crown headband, and it’s just really going to garner a lot of attention. If you can do some fun Alice in Wonderland makeup for this, it will pop even more. This Deluxe toddler Alice in Wonderland costume comes in a few different sizes and is just so adorable for your little mini Alice. They’ll love playing dress-up in this, whether it’s Halloween or afterwards. For a unique spin on Disney’s Moana, dress as Te Fiti and have your daughter dress as a young Moana. There are some elaborate Te Fiti costumes on Etsy, but they’re expensive: Instead, purchase this Te Fiti wig and wear any long green dress with a green shawl. This picture perfect Moana costume is so adorable and since it comes with the dress and the necklace, it’s ready to go just as it is. This might be a little chilly in cooler areas, but you can add tights if you’re concerned. For literature lovers, Madeline is a kid’s classic, and dressing as Miss Clavel and Madeline is an adorable idea. It’s nearly impossible to find an actual Miss Clavel costume, but wearing a nun costume is basically the same thing. This one is inexpensive and will keep you pretty comfortable on Halloween. This Madeline costume is so sweet and will definitely be one that impresses everyone. The little yellow hat is adorable. You can add on the hat to your purchase for a total of $75 and you can search for a matching cape separately. Your little one might not be familiar with Game of Thrones , but if you love the show, then you know there was a serious bond between Khalessi and her dragons, who were basically her children. Dress as the Mother of Dragons herself in this comfortable fiery queen costume . This one-piece green dragon costume is easy to get on your little one and will keep them comfortable and warm all day long. They don’t have to wear a separate pair of wings, which makes things easier for everyone. This scary scarecrow costume is definitely a little creepy if you also do the makeup the model has. But if you skip that, you can keep it a lot more tame so that your little ones don’t get spooked. This comes with the dress and hat, so you’ll need to find boots. Is there anything cuter than a baby dressed as a pumpkin? It’s like the quintessential baby Halloween costume. This Hyde & EEK pumpkin costume is adorable and comes with a pumpkin suit and matching hat. Coffee lovers, dress as your favorite barista and have your little one dress as a coordinating latte. This barista accessory kit comes with an apron, hat, and name tag, and you can basically wear anything underneath It. The tunic and hat of this Dress Up America coffee costume make it look like a latte filled with whipped cream, and it turns what sounds like a boring costume into something really adorable. I love the coordinating trick-or-treat bag. Glinda the Good Witch might not actually be Dorothy’s mother, but she is definitely a representation of Dorothy’s mother, making this a great costume idea for mother and daughter. This Rubie’s Wizard of Oz Glinda costume is so pretty and your daughter will love that you look like a princess. This adorable Dorothy costume comes with the classic blue-and-white gingham dress, hair bows, and even the red slippers, making it a pretty great deal. Have them carry around a little basket instead of a trick-or-treat bag and stick a stuffed dog in there to be Toto. This Cruella de Vil costume is definitely a little pricey, but it’s also by far the most authentic one out there. In the cartoon, Cruella wears a black dress and long fur coat, which is exactly what the character wears in the movie. And while Cruella isn’t exactly a mother to her dogs, dressing your little one as a Dalmatian for your mother and daughter Halloween costume is still an adorable idea. Again, you can put a baby in pretty much any cozy animal costume, and they will win the day over every other costume. This plush Dalmatian puppy costume is no exception. It’s only one piece, so it’s easy, and it will keep them warm. Another mother and daughter Halloween costume idea that isn’t based off of a TV show or movie character is a lifeguard and a shark. Since you’re the mom, AKA the protector, you can obviously dress as the lifeguard. This adult lifeguard babe costume is cute, if not a little chilly, and it comes with the outfit, as well as the visor, whistle necklace, and inflatable buoy prop. This shark costume jumpsuit is more similar to a hooded cape than a jumpsuit and can be worn over gray leggings and even a gray long sleeve shirt if needed. It’s easy to throw on and comes in at a pretty great price point. This classic Ghostbuster costume is so cute and comfortable. The costume comes with the full-length jumpsuit, four interchangeable badges, and the elbow pads. Unfortunately, it doesn’t come with the proton pack, which is sold separately, but you can always DIY one of your own with an old backpack. Yes, the price for this toddler light-up ghost tutu costume is a bit steep, but this one is so cute. Not only is it the sweetest dress, but it also comes with a battery pack and lights up to illuminate the dark while trick-or-treating. Your toddler will get a kick out of it. A zookeeper is kind of like a mother figure to the wild animals at the zoo, right? It’s a stretch, sure, but it still works for a cute mother and daughter Halloween costume. This zookeeper costume comes with the jumpsuit, belt, and hat, and you really don’t need anything else but your little wild animal by your side. This tiger onesie costume is so cute and goes perfectly with the zookeeper costume. We love how simple and low-maintenance it is — you can add some makeup if you want, but that’s really all you need. And, of course, if your child doesn’t want to be a tiger, there are so many other wild animals they could be: an elephant, zebra, lion, rhino... the list is nearly endless. Maybe instead of coordinating mother and daughter Halloween costumes, you want to completely match with your daughter. That’s adorable, too! In that case, choose something like this Leg Avenue storybook witch costume . It’s really nicely made and is more unique than a lot of the other witch costumes out there. This girl’s storybook witch costume is an exact mini replica of the women’s version. We love the green and black and this is sophisticated enough to keep the attention of older girls as well. It comes with a hat, but the broomstick is an optional add-on. In the Peter Pan movie, Wendy and Tinkerbell are basically rivals, but Wendy is also sort of a mother figure to Tinkerbell... and honestly, that kind of makes sense. This Wendy cosplay dress looks just like what Wendy Darling wears in the movie and is really affordable. How sweet is this classic Tinkerbell costume ? The tulle skirt and the pink details make this such a pretty option. It also comes with the matching fairy wings, so all you need is pair of flats to complete the look. ElastiGirl & Violet from The Incredibles are an actual mother/daughter pair, making them the perfect Halloween costume idea. This Disguise Mrs. Incredible costume comes with the full-length jumpsuit, belt, and mask, all for under $30. And it seems pretty comfortable, so you won’t have a problem running after your little ones all day. This Violet costume is an exact replica of the Elastigirl costume, which is exactly what you want. A superhero team as a mother-daughter Halloween costume? We love to see it. Honestly, this Moonbeam witch costume is really pretty. It’s different than a lot of the other witch costumes out there, and is more of a feminine take with the sparkles rather than the old crotchety witch cliché out there. It also comes with the matching hat, which is nice. A witch and a black cat go hand in hand, just like mother and daughter. This fuzzy black cat costume from Pottery Barn is so cute, and it’s nice that it has the hooded piece with ears instead of a cat ear headband that your child might not want to keep on. Plus, it’s warm and cozy. This Evil Queen costume looks exactly like what the character wears in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs . It also comes with the crown and the gloves, so you really don’t need to purchase anything else. Love this idea for a mom costume. This Disney Snow White costume is also super authentic with the long skirt, the red cape, and the large collar. It comes with the red headband as well. You can add a dark wig, but chances are good your little one might not keep it on. This Disney Monsters Inc Sulley costume may or may not be an excuse to wear huge, comfortable onesie pajamas all day long. It’s cute, it’s colorful, and it really doesn’t require any other accessories. What’s not to love? This Disguise Boo deluxe toddler costume is beyond adorable and goes perfectly with the Sulley costume for a great mother and daughter Hallowen costume idea. It comes with the mittens, one-piece outfit, and the headpiece. Clueless fans, this is your time to shine. Dress as everyone’s favorite besties, Cher and Dee. One of you can be Dee , one of you can be Cher. These are the cutest ‘90s costumes and this one is so authentic. This Cher costum e is too cute for words. It comes with the dress and the fuzzy pink pen, but you’ll have to supply the knee socks. You guys can walk around and say “as if” and “totally” all night long. Let’s be real: there are only so many years that your daughter will want to match with you on Halloween, so be sure to take advantage of that time! Mother and daughter Halloween costumes are so much fun and there are so many options out there. And if the rest of the family wants to get involved, basically any of these ideas can be turned into family looks as well.