Diaper cake is the new fad in the contemporary baby shower cake ideas. Contrary to popular belief, diaper cakes are not gastronomical delights found at baby shower parties. Rather they are different baby supplies arranged to look like a multi-tiered cake. It is a unique and creative baby shower cake idea to give new parents the baby care products that they need and will use every day.
Ingredients Required For Making A Diaper Cake
Diapers
Rubber bands or tape
Diaper pins
Baby supplies
A cake board to sit the cake on
Cellophane paper
Colorful ribbons
Making Diaper Cakes
Diaper cakes as the name suggest are mostly made of diapers. Individual diapers are rolled tightly and secured with rubber band or tape to hold the shape. These diaper rolls are arranged around a feeding bottle or a bottle of baby lotion and secured to give the shape of a small cylinder. This forms the base layer of the cake. The diaper cake usually has three tiers. Cylinders of various sizes are made and arranged one on top of the other to give a tier like formation. These tiers are secured with diaper pins so that they do not fall off. Once the basic structure of the cake is ready it is decorated with various baby paraphernalia like feeding bottles, baby soothers, bibs, towels, soft toys, bath supplies to make it look more attractive. The diaper cakes are then wrapped in cellophane and tied with colorful ribbons to give it a finished look. A properly arranged diaper cake looks exactly like a real cake.
You can also look for better diaper cake ideas for baby showers in magazines or even on websites. Browsing the baby section in any supermarket will give wings to your creativity.
Rationale Behind Gifting Diaper Cakes
Diaper cake is the most practical gift for the new mother. It usually comprises baby products that the new parents would immediately require once the baby arrives. Every veteran parent knows how taxing the first few weeks of the baby’s arrival are, not only on the body but also on finances. Therefore such a baby shower cake idea will be enormously appreciated.
The diaper cake is also in tune with the basic purpose of throwing a baby shower. The baby shower history reveals that such a party was thrown with the intention of helping the expectant parents get the items they would need for the new born baby.
Gifting diaper cakes has become very popular today. This has given way to a flourishing market for such cakes. Readymade diaper cakes are easily available across the counter. You can also order for these diaper cakes online. Nowadays the market has become so specialized that there are separate diaper cakes available for boys and girls. While the cakes for boys have a sporty look the ones meant for girls are decorated with cute motifs and colorful ribbons. You can also ask the company to custom-make your diaper cake to fit your specifications.
These diaper cakes can also be the centerpieces for the baby shower decorations. They go well with any baby shower themes. Be it a center piece or a gift this novel baby shower cake idea has brought about a sweeping change in the baby shower party.
All Bloomers Baby Diaper Cakes are hand made and wrapped in white tulle, tied with a satin bow, and secured with an old-fashioned diaper pin. Each tier of the Baby Diaper Cake is tied with a grosgrain ribbon and decorated with a variety of delicate shades of silk flowers...
All Bloomers Baby Diaper Cakes are hand made and wrapped in white tulle, tied with a satin bow, and secured with an old-fashioned diaper pin and decorated with a variety of delicate shades of silk flowers...
All Bloomers Baby Diaper Cakes are hand made and wrapped in white tulle, tied with a satin bow, and secured with an old-fashioned diaper pin. Each tier of the Baby Diaper Cake is tied with a grosgrain ribbon and decorated with a variety of delicate shades of silk flowers...
This Three Tier Diaper Cake, from Trend Lab, serves as great baby shower centerpiece or as a decorative and functional gift for any Mom-to-be. Made with a total of 40 Size One diapers. The bottom tier contains 24 diapers wrapped with a large Hula Baby decorative band...
This Three Tier Diaper Cake serves as a great baby shower centerpiece or as a decorative and functional gift for any Mom-to-be. Made with a total of 40 Size 1 diapers. The bottom tier contains 24 diapers with Max dot print decorative band surrounding tier...
This magnificent 3 tiered diaper cake creation is sure to impress all who see it! Present one as a generous baby shower gift (or group gift) or use it as a creative shower centerpiece. Every item in this dazzling Diaper Cake is able to be used...
This Three Tier Diaper Cake, from Trend Lab, serves as a great baby shower centerpiece or as a decorative and functional gift for any Mom-to-be. Made with a total of 40 Size 1 diapers. The bottom tier contains 24 diapers with Giggles print twill decorative band surrounding tier...
This cake is just too cute with our charming turtle with a glittering personality. It is a perfect cake for a neutral giftdone in shades of green. Includes approximately 40 Pampers Swaddlers brand diapers - Size 1, Wash Cloths, Gerber Nuk Silicone Pacifier, Upscale Ribbon that looks so cute with our Turtle, The glitter doesn't come off the animal...
This adorable diaper "cake" is made with 18 Pampers Swaddlers size 1-2 (8-14 lbs), one Precious Cargo onesie (6 mo.), a Precious Cargo bib, a Precious Cargo Flannel Blanket (4.3-ounce, 100% cotton Overlock stitching on edges Rounded corners Dimensions: 29" x 29") and topped with a 10" Kuddles Collection teddy bear...
This Three Tier Diaper Cake, from Trend Lab, serves as a great baby shower centerpiece or as a decorative and functional gift for any Mom-to-be. Made with a total of 40 Size 1 diapers. The bottom tier contains 24 diapers with Maya dot print decorative band surrounding tier...
My moms friend got custody of her nephew and since she doesn't have anything my moms other friends are throwing her a shower. The baby is about 9 months old and a size 3 in diapers. Would it be cheesy if I make her a diaper cake since the baby is already born? Should I just give her the box of diapers? I'm planning on getting her the box of 97 pampers baby dry.
I received two diaper cakes for my baby shower. I think that they are just too darling to tear apart. Is it customary for people to actually use them? It decorates my son's room beautifully, however, when he turns like 5 or so, I truly doubt that he'll want it gracing his room. Is it rude to use one?
I made a diaper cake for a friend who lives out-of-state, and I'm not sure how to ship it so that it will stay intact and not fall apart. Any suggestions?
Also, since i am one of the hosts, do i just put the diaper cake as a centerpiece right away or should i wrap it and give it during gift opening? If I put it as a centerpiece then how am i supposed to say that that is already my gift... I know these questions sounds stupid but i just don't want to be in an awkward situation where it would look like i did not bring any gift... thanks!
I'm making a diaper cake for an inlaw but I'm having trouble deciding on a color scheme and theme for it, because they aren't finding out the gender of the baby and are waiting until he/she is born before picking out nursery decor. I know the diaper cake doesn't have to match the nursery, so I'm trying to think of cute gender neutral color schemes and stuff. Any ideas are welcome!
friends baby shower, on Nov 3rd. Her theme for her baby's room are lady bugs, I have not seen too many lady bug decorations anywhere, so I don't know what kinda diaper cake to make, or where to start does anyone have any suggestions? And is it costly?
I've made my first diaper cake for someone. The only problem is, is that I don't know if I should wrap it in something are should she take it to the baby shower just like it is (unwrapped)?
