How to Draw a Kid in Pajamas (Easy Step by Step)
A kid in pajamas is a sleepy, cozy drawing built from simple shapes: a big circle for the head, a rectangle for the pajama top, and ovals for arms and slippers. The floppy nightcap with its pom-pom, the crescent moon, and the little teddy bear make it feel like bedtime.
- Medium
- 20 minutes
- 11 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a kid in pajamas step by step
How to Draw a Kid in Pajamas · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch this oval. It only shows where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase it at the end.
Step 2: The round head
Draw a big circle that is a little wider than it is tall. Leave small gaps at the top right and at the bottom, because the cap and the body will join there.
Step 3: The cap band
Draw a gently curved line across the upper head, from the left side of the circle to the right side. This is the band of the sleepy cap.
Step 4: The cap tip
At the top right of the head, draw a small leaf shape that points down and to the right. It is the floppy tip of the cap.
Step 5: Moon and pom-pom
At the end of the cap tip, draw a small circle for the pom-pom. Then, on the left, draw a crescent moon that touches the side of the head.
Step 6: A happy face
Draw two small dots for eyes, spaced well apart in the middle of the face. Add a little curved smile below and between them, like a bowl.
Step 7: Pajamas and legs
Below the head, draw a short rectangle for the pajama top, with three dots down the middle for buttons and a tiny curl on the left side for a hand. Draw two short legs under it, each with a pair of dots below for slipper eyes.
Step 8: Arms
On each side of the pajama top, draw a long, thin oval for an arm that tilts outward. The left arm reaches down to the little hand.
Step 9: A small star
Draw one small star shape on the left side of the pajama top, to match the little one on the right.
Step 10: Fuzzy slippers
At the bottom of each leg, draw a wide, rounded oval for a slipper. Each slipper goes around the two small dots.
Step 11: The teddy bear
Next to the kid, on the right, draw a small circle for the bear's head with two tiny round ears on top. Add a smaller circle below for its tummy, then a small loop at the top for a hanging string.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your kid in pajamas? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a mom or how to draw a dentist next.
Tips for drawing a kid in pajamas
- Sketch the head circle lightly first, then draw the cap band across it. The band should curve gently so it looks like it wraps around the head.
- The cap tip is a small leaf shape at the top right. Draw its two curved sides so they meet in a point, then put the pom-pom circle at the end.
- Draw the teddy bear last and keep it small. A circle with two tiny ears and one smaller circle below is all it needs.
Free kid in pajamas coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this kid in pajamas coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your kid in pajamas drawing
Try soft blue or lavender pajamas with yellow stars, and a bright red cap with a white pom-pom. For a creative twist, color the moon yellow, or draw a night sky behind the kid.
Kid in pajamas fun fact for kids
Long ago, people often wore nightcaps to bed to stay warm, because houses used to get very cold at night.
Questions about drawing a kid in pajamas
What shapes do I need to draw a kid in pajamas?
You need a big circle for the head, a rectangle for the pajama top, long ovals for the arms, and wide ovals for the slippers. Small circles and a crescent finish the details.
How do I make the kid look sleepy and cute?
Keep the eyes as small dots and the smile small and curved. A teddy bear nearby makes it feel even cozier.
How do I draw the cap so it looks floppy?
Draw the tip as a small leaf shape that points down and away from the head instead of standing straight up. End it with a small circle for the pom-pom.
