Are you planning a baby shower? Diaper cakes can be a creative centerpiece for your table as well as a practical gift for your expectant mom. A Diaper Cake is created out of dozens of diapers and decorated with small baby products such as combs, pacifiers, teething rings, booties and toys. The entire cake can later be taken a part and the items utilized for the new baby.


Diaper Cake Ingredients:

- 16" disposable cardboard platter
- Baby bottle or empty cardboard towel roll
- 8 feet of 1 wide ribbon
- Rubber bands of different sizes
- Clear adhesive tape
- Approximately 50 newborn diapers
- Decorative baby items (bibs, socks, toys)
- Cake Topper (candy filled baby bottle or stuffed animal)


Diapers:

The number of diapers you will require depends on the size and number of tiers you would like your cake to have. On average 50 newborn diapers will create a standard sized 3-layered cake.
- 20 diapers for the bottom layer
- 10 to15 diapers for the middle layer
- 5 diapers for the top layer


Assembling Your Diaper Cake:

- Use a cardboard paper towel roll or a baby bottle to roll your diapers
- When rolling your diapers, have them opened lengthwise with tabs tucked in
- Secure your diapers with a rubber band whenever necessary
- Fold and wrap a receiving blanket around each tier using tape to hold in place
- Use a ribbon to cover and hide the rubber band and as a decorative touch.
- Assemble your tiers on top of your cake platter, using adhesive tape
- Tuck your baby items in the ribbons as decorations
- Top your cake off with something fitting the theme of your party. Whether it be a small stuffed toy, a baby bottle or rattle


Other Decorative Ideas:

- Drape baby bibs over the receiving blankets
- Use baby items related only to your theme
- If using a baby bottle as the topper, fill it with candy or small baby items.

Add a professional touch by using clear cellophane. Spread a sheet out and center your cake in the middle. Gather the sides and edges and tie together with a nice ribbon or bow

A diaper cake is a fun gift to give. Be creative and happy baking!