How to Make a Diaper Cake

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How to Make a Diaper Cake

While making a diaper cake may seem simple when just looking at the finished product in a picture or at the baby shower, it can be a big pain when you don't know all the tricks and tips.  Even some of the online free instructions will unintentionally leave out steps that could stop you dead in your tracks.  Remember that sometimes 'free' isn't always helpful.

Avoid spending extra time and money experimenting while you figure out the best way to make your diaper cake.  Get some inexpensive help!  Buy a book or even some online video's to help streamline your learning and create a more polished end product the first time.  This minor investment can cut hours off your cake building time by having the right information at your fingertips.


So what's a diaper cake?

A diaper cake is simply 1, 2, 3 or more layers of baby diapers rolled up to make tubes that are then placed in circles resembling layers of a cake.  Often, a diaper cake is embellished with bib, bottles, toys, pacifiers, socks, blankets, and anything else you feel would be helpful for the expectant mother.  You are only limited by your own imagination.

Why are diaper cakes so popular right now?

To start with, they are original works of art when you make one yourself.  That personal touch can mean so much to the expectant mother.

Secondly, every ingredient in the cake is useful for the new mother.  Nothing will be wasted and there isn't any chance that she won't like it.

Shower hostesses are making them more and more because of their impressive display as a centerpiece and are easily decorated to match any shower theme.

The diaper cake isn't just for showers but can be given at the hospital, airport(adoption), or just as a new baby gift from office co-workers and friends.



Don't have time to make your own? 

Or maybe your just not very crafty - it's OK, there is an answer.

There's no shame in admitting that your don't have time to spend 3-6 hours shopping for and making a diaper cake for that special person. We are all very busy and it really is the thought that counts and the expecting mother will appreciate that fact in the very near future. :)

So what about buying a diaper cake? There are a couple of things you should know.

Generally, the better diaper cakes can only be purchased online from companies that specialize in their making. Of course, some of the worst can also be found online. Be sure to consider the following factors before purchasing.

Does the website design make you feel comfortable with your purchase? Does the prospective diaper cake fit your style and the style of the expecting mother? And finally, is there a phone number and email to reach real people? A diaper cake can be an expensive purchase (depending upon the complexity and layers) so make sure there is someone to actually talk to about your purchase either before or after if not satisfied.

Are you looking for that 'Wow' factor from you gift to the new mother? Giving a homemade diaper cake or a purchased diaper cake will let the expecting mom know that you really care.

Example Diaper Cake Recipe 

When you purchase instructions you'll normally get at least a few example recipe's to work with. This can make shopping for the ingredients as easy as possible. An example recipe would be like the following:
  • 60 Cloth or disposable diapers - check with the mother for her preference. Plan white or patterned can be used.
  • Ribbon, 1/2 or 1 inch wide, to match the baby shower theme. Pink, blue, or yellow are always good choices.
  • Ribbon, 1/4 inch to tie rolled diapers up
  • 36-60 small rubber bands for helping to work with the diapers
  • 6 large rubber bands
  • One 8-oz baby bottle or one large bottle of baby lotion
  • One 4-oz baby bottle
  • A cardboard or plastic cake platter
  • Cake decorations like baby confetti, baby sock roses, artificial roses, etc.
  • Baby items - Pacifiers, bottles, lotion, bibs, receiving blankets, miniature stuffed animals, baby towel, onesie, wash cloths, baby hygiene products, toys, etc.

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by tonystai

Just trying to get the word out about this awesome baby shower or new mother gift.  It's easy to make yourself and can be a lot of fun to give.
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