How to Draw a Baby

Last Updated: April 1, 2022

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!

Method 1

Method 1 of 4:

Realistic Baby

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Color your baby.
- You may want to add some pink tints on the baby’s cheeks for added bloom.

Method 2

Method 2 of 4:

Baby on Stroller

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
Add an obtuse angle to one side of the boat.
- This will be the stroller’s shade.
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
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
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
Draw a Figure-8 on the stroller.
- This will be the baby’s head and body.
7
Draw a vertical line across the baby’s face and two little circles.
- These little circles will be the ears.
8
Draw a face for the baby.
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
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
Color your baby and stroller.

Method 3

Method 3 of 4:

Realistic Style

1
Sketch an oval shape in the middle of the page for the head.
2
Draw guidelines for the face on the oval head.
3
Sketch out a few details like the ears, the crown of the head and the neck.
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
Erase the sketch lines and make the contour stronger.
6
Add in the color! Follow the illustration for reference or color as you please.

Method 4

Method 4 of 4:

Cartoon Style

1
Sketch a big circle in the middle of the page. This will be the head.
2
Draw guidelines for the face on the circle head.
3
Draw two small ovals on both sides of the head. These will be the ears.
4
Draw a small semicircle under the head. This will the body.
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
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
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
Erase the sketch lines and strengthen the contour with a pencil.
9
Add in the color of your choice, or look at the illustration for reference.

Community Q&A

Question

How do I get the skin color?

Mia

Community Answer

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.
Question

Can I draw the baby as a girl?

Community Answer

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.
Question

How long does it take to draw a baby?

Community Answer

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