How to Draw a Baby

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Follow these easy, step-by-step instructions to draw a baby

Reviewed by Jeanine Hattas Wilson

Last Updated: December 20, 2024

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• Realistic Baby
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• Baby on Stroller
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• Realistic Style
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• Cartoon Style
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If you've found yourself in a pinch while trying to draw a baby, fret not! Babies are a tricky subject when it comes to drawing. Follow this tutorial and learn how to draw a baby!

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Method 1

Method 1 of 4:

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1. 1
   Draw a square.

   • This will be the baby’s torso.
   • Make sure that you are using a pencil for the draft sketch so you can erase it afterwards to make it neat.
2. 2
   Add the head.

   • Draw an elongated oval that overlaps a bit on the top side of the square
   • This will be the baby’s head
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3. 3
   Add arms.

   • Add two long ovals at each side of the square, it should touch the bigger oval as well. This would be the baby’s shoulder and arms.
   • (Optional) Draw a vertical line starting from the top of the big oval down to the lower tip of the oval.
4. 4
   Add 2 ovals.

   • Add another oval at each set of limb.
   • This will be your baby’s arm (elbow to wrist).
   • Make it round since baby’s arms and legs are very chubby and round.
5. 5
   Add ears and hands.

   • to add the hands, place two circles at the end of the wrist. It doesn’t need to be perfect circles just as long as you can recognize it as hands.
   • Draw a long horizontal rectangle across the head. At the end of each side, draw a half circle for the ears.
6. 6
   Draw face details.

   • For the eyes, draw 2 half circles right above the upper side of the rectangle.
   • Just below the eyes (in the middle of the rectangle), draw a short squiggly line for the nose.
   • For the mouth, add a semi-heart shaped upside down triangle at the bottom end side of the rectangle.
7. 7
   Using a pen, draw on top of your sketch.

   • Put in mind the overlapping lines and parts that should be hidden.
   • The line art might not look perfect and crisp but it should look neat when the pencil is erased.
8. 8
   Erase the pencil sketch and add details.

   • You can add details like the ears, eyes, nose, mouth, hair and the lines around the body to show off the baby’s fats.
9. 9
   Color your baby.

   • You may want to add some pink tints on the baby’s cheeks for added bloom.
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Method 2

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Baby on Stroller

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1. 1
   Draw a boat-shaped half-circle.

   • This will be your stroller’s body.
   • Make sure that you are using a pencil for the draft sketch so you can erase it afterwards to make it neat.
2. 2
   Add an obtuse angle to one side of the boat.

   • This will be the stroller’s shade.
3. 3
   Add more lines.

   • Draw a big letter ‘X’ just below the base of the obtuse angle. The tips of the ‘X’ should touch the angle.
4. 4
   Add wheels and shade frames.

   • at the bottom end of the ‘X’, add two circles for the wheels.
   • Remember the obtuse angle earlier? Draw another angle to overlap the obtuse angle. This time, draw an acute angle. This will be the frame for the shade.
5. 5
   Complete the shade and add the stroller handle.

   • To complete the shade, connect the tips of the shade frames.
   • on the opposite side of the stroller, add a slanted line for the handle.
   • You now have the complete skeleton of the stroller. It’s now time to add the baby.
6. 6
   Draw a Figure-8 on the stroller.

   • This will be the baby’s head and body.
7. 7
   Draw a vertical line across the baby’s face and two little circles.

   • These little circles will be the ears.
8. 8
   Draw a face for the baby.
9. 9
   Using a pen, draw on top of your sketch.

   • Put in mind the overlapping lines and parts that should be hidden.
   • The line art might not look perfect and crisp but it should look neat when the pencil is erased.
10. 10
    Erase the pencil sketch and add details.

    • You can add details like the hair, the bib or you can some decorations to the stroller.
11. 11
    Color your baby and stroller.
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Method 3

Method 3 of 4:

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1. 1
   Sketch an oval shape in the middle of the page for the head.
2. 2
   Draw guidelines for the face on the oval head.
3. 3
   Sketch out a few details like the ears, the crown of the head and the neck.
4. 4
   Outline the shape of the face. Add facial features like big eyes with ruffled eyebrows, a cute little nose and a small mouth.
5. 5
   Erase the sketch lines and make the contour stronger.
6. 6
   Add in the color! Follow the illustration for reference or color as you please.
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Method 4

Method 4 of 4:

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1. 1
   Sketch a big circle in the middle of the page. This will be the head.

   
2. 2
   Draw guidelines for the face on the circle head.

   
3. 3
   Draw two small ovals on both sides of the head. These will be the ears.

   
4. 4
   Draw a small semicircle under the head. This will the body.
5. 5
   Draw two sets of small ovals overlapping each other on each side of the body, under the head. These will be the little hands.
6. 6
   On the left lower part of the body, sketch out the legs. Draw two sets of ovals (a bit bigger than the ones for the hands) overlapping each other.
7. 7
   Outline the shape of the cartoon baby and add facial features like small eyes, a cute smiling mouth and a small bundle of hair.
8. 8
   Erase the sketch lines and strengthen the contour with a pencil.
9. 9
   Add in the color of your choice, or look at the illustration for reference.
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  How do I get the skin color?

  

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  For Caucasian skin tone, use a base of light peach and shade with pinks and light browns. For a darker skin tone, shade with darker browns and oranges.

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  Can I draw the baby as a girl?

  

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  Of course you can, it's your drawing. Reference images may help you in deciding the distinctive features you want your drawing to have, like maybe a bow or dress.

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  How long does it take to draw a baby?

  

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  Roughly about 15-30 minutes, depending on your level of experience.

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Things You'll Need

• Paper
• Pencil
• Pencil sharpener
• Eraser gum
• Colored pencils, crayons, markers or watercolors