THEY come out every year – gorgeous pictures of little babies inside pumpkins to mark Halloween.
But one mum was left more than a little stressed when she tried to set up a similar photoshoot for her baby.
Liv took to TikTok to share a slideshow of pictures of the hilarious moment, as she wrote over the top: “‘Put the baby in the pumpkin‘, they said.”
“It gets progressively worse,” she warned.
She added that she “only had my six-year-old available to take photos” too.
The pictures showed Liv at a pumpkin patch with her little one, who looked adorable in a pumpkin hat.
And when they got home, Liv tried to get THE shot – having cut a huge hole for his body and little leg holes at the bottom of the pumpkin.
She’d also hung up an autumnal-coloured rug behind him, to get the perfect picture backdrop.
But her little boy looked less than impressed, with his face growing more and more upset as the pictures went on.
Liv looked as though she was trying to calm the baby down, as she held on tight to his arm and positioned him correctly inside the pumpkin.
However, despite all her hard work setting up the photoshoot, the resulting pictures were more hilarious than adorable.
Especially as her six-year-old had even managed to put an effect on one of the snaps, making it look like his baby brother had two heads.
“And that’s the trend I’m never doing again,” Liv added in the caption.
“I never shared these photos, haha!”
People were quick to comment on the TikTok, with one writing: “Do them every year they’ll fit – you’ll laugh when you look back!”
To which Liv said: “I feel like I traumatised him haha.
“He’s 1 now but don’t think I could… I was so stressed haha!”
“I put a yellow towel inside the pumpkin so it wasn’t cold and slimy and played peekaboo behind my phone,” another said.
CUT-OUTS WON’T KEEP: Once carved, pumpkins last just three to five days before they start to rot. So wait until a day or two before Halloween to carve yours, to ensure you won’t have to buy a replacement.
CHILLING CARVINGS: Carve your pumpkin right first time. Download free templates from Hobbycraft to help ensure no slip-ups.
DEVILISHY CHEAP DECORATIONS: Create spooky spider webs using old string or rope.
PAY LESS FOR FACE PAINTS: Cut costs by using your old eyeliners and eyeshadows, and dab on some talc when you need a ghostly white shade.
CUT-PRICE CANDY: Before you buy sweets to give out as treats, clear out your cupboards and see what you have. If you need more, shop bulk deals and compare the price per kilo before you buy.
PETRIFYING POT LUCK: Ask your guests to each bring a delicious themed dish to your party to keep hosting costs down.
SPINE-CHILLING TUNES: Turn to YouTube for a frighteningly good free playlist. There are dozens of channels with hour-long music mixes.
HOLD A SPOOKY SWISH: Swishing — or clothes-swapping with friends — is an easy way to get a new wardrobe. Hold a spooky swish before Halloween to trade costumes for kids and adults.
FRIGHTENING FREEBIES: Sign up for a free local Halloween event. Check your local Nextdoor or Facebook pages, or search eventbrite.co.uk for ideas.
BLOODY GOOD DEAL: Don’t fork out for expensive fake blood. Make your own edible version instead. You can use it for cakes and to decorate costumes.
SHOP ON NOV 1: Be organised and bag the bargains for next year by hitting the shops the day after Halloween. Remember to buy your kids’ costumes a size larger to allow for growth.
“It was a beautiful shot in the end but very much started with screaming haha!”
“Take a video and then screenshot whilst paused on good shots,” a third suggested.
“I’ve got some of the best pics of my girls from doing it.”
“Good advice, wish I had tried that haha!” Liv giggled.
