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What is a Diaper Cake?

A diaper cake is a cake-shaped creation made of diapers, and it’s usually decorated with bows, flowers, paper cutouts and smaller gifts for the baby. The cake usually has about three tiers of rolled diapers that are wrapped in pretty ribbons, lace, tulle or jute twine.

You often give the diaper cake to the parents-to-be at their baby shower, and it’s common for the cake to match the decorations or the theme of the baby shower. It’s also popular to give the cake a modern look with flowers and greenery or shape the cake like a cute animal.

Tutorial:

How to Make a Diaper Cake       

Making a diaper cake is easier than you’d think. All it really takes is a little bit of patience and a few supplies—most of which you probably already have at home.

The supplies you need to make a diaper cake:

·       Diapers

·       Cardboard, tray or cake stand

·       Paper towel tube or large bottle of baby lotion as a base

·       Double-sided tape

·       Scotch tape

·       Scissors

·       Rubber bands

·       Ribbon, lace, tulle, or jute twine

·       Decorations

Diaper Cake Decorations             

When you’ve finished rolling up the diapers and putting the cake together, it’s finally time for the fun part: decorating! There are plenty of ways to decorate a diaper cake, and your imagination is the only limit. You can decorate the cake to follow the theme of the baby shower, the preferences of the parents-to-be, or the gender of the baby. It has also become more and more popular with gender neutral diaper cakes in green, beige and other soft shades.

How to Decorate Your Diaper Cake

 Start by wrapping your ribbon, lace or tulle around the cake to hide the twine that holds the shape in place. You can also keep the twine as it is if you want a soft look inspired by nature. Continue by adding the decorations you’ve picked out, such as flowers, greenery, and sweet little signs. You can also place a few small gifts on the cake such as bibs, burp cloths, socks, a teddy or a bouncer toy.

Diaper Cake Q&A

·       How many diapers do I need for the diaper cake?
The number of diapers you need depends on how big or small you want your cake to be. A good rule of thumb is to use about 50–65 diapers if you’re aiming for a three-tier cake.

·       What diaper size is used for a diaper cake?
We would suggest that you use diapers in a bigger size since they are a little bit easier to work with when making the cake (you won’t need as many). But, it’s completely up to you!

·       How do I roll the diapers for a diaper cake?
Simply roll up each diaper and secure them with a rubber band so they don’t unfold. Repeat the process until you’re done with all the diapers.