Our Baby Pumpkin Photoshoot: Chaos, Cuteness, and a Tiny Mess 🎃

Fall is here, which means it’s pumpkin spice season… and apparently, pumpkin baby season too. Yes, we went full “baby in a pumpkin” mode this year. Spoiler: it was adorable, slightly messy, and completely worth it. Here’s how we survived (and actually got cute photos).

Step 1: Find the Perfect Pumpkin

We hit up a pumpkin patch and picked a giant pumpkin—because small pumpkins are cute, but not exactly baby-throne material. Tip: go big or go home.

Step 2: Wash Off All That Pumpkin Dirt

Nobody wants a dirty pumpkin touching a baby’s body. A quick rinse gets rid of the grime and makes it look Instagram-ready.

Step 3: Cut It Up

• Lay down a trash bag. Trust me, this step will save your floors (and your sanity).

• Cut the top off and scoop out all the seeds and stringy pulp—bonus: you now have a mini pumpkin carving session.

• Cut holes for the legs using a red solo cup to trace circles. Make them big enough so your baby can actually wiggle in and out. Scrape any leftover pulp so there are no pumpkin “sticky traps.”

Step 4: Make It Baby-Friendly

• Line the inside with a soft blanket.

• Use a swaddle or little rolled-up blankets to help prop your baby up. Think of it as pumpkin padding.

• Our little one was 4 months old at the time, and we just went with a diaper. Warm, cozy, and easy. You can absolutely go the extra cute route and dress them in an outfit, but sometimes less is more.

Step 5: Decorate (and Fake a Fall Scene)

• Surround the pumpkin with smaller pumpkins and fake leaves. Instant fall vibes.

• Bonus photo idea: lay your baby on a blanket in a pile of fake leaves. Cozy, warm, and still festive without squeezing them into a pumpkin for every shot.

Step 6: Capture the Magic

• Keep your camera ready, your baby happy, and your coffee close.

• Natural light is your friend here. Try a top-down shot, a side angle, and some close-ups.

• Expect a little chaos (maybe a pumpkin sneeze, maybe a leaf snack). It’s part of the charm.

Final Thoughts:

This photoshoot is equal parts cute and chaotic—but totally worth it. Your baby will probably be comfy, you’ll probably be covered in pumpkin bits, and you’ll definitely get a frame-worthy photo. And if all else fails… there’s always the bonus leaf-pile shot.

Helpful Links:

• Cutting Pumpkin Video

• Blanket for Backdrop

• Fake Leaves

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