The Diaper Cake - A Centerpiece With a Purpose

A diaper cake is a great gift idea for a babybecause it will over power the design.
shower or for welcoming home a new born.Start by rolling the diapers into cylinders so that
Although it looks like an expensive tiered cake, athe top of the diaper is in the middle of the roll.
diaper cake can be inexpensive to make and canUse a rubber band to secure each rolled diaper.
be designed to fit any theme.Arrange the rolled diapers around the empty
You will need a few items. A large package ofpaper towel tube. Keep this first layer in place
diapers. I prefer using a larger size diaper ratherusing a large rubber band. Arrange a second row
than new born since larger diapers are easier toaround the first, securing the second row with a
handle. Cloth diapers can be used to create anlarge rubber band also. A twelve inch cake board
eco friendly cake. A box of rubber bands, severalshould take three rows of diapers. Use the same
large rubber bands, two sided tape, the cardboardtechnique for creating the second and third layers.
core from a roll of paper towels, a cardboardMeasure lengths of ribbon to go around each of
cake board, fancy ribbon and items you wish tothe layers. Make sure to cut your ribbon a little
use for decorations.longer so that it overlaps some. Position the ribbon
Decorating the cake is a lot of fun because youto cover the rubber band. Secure the ribbon with
can get as creative as you like. Choose severalthe two sided tape making sure it is tight enough
items such as toys, bottles, brush and comb, etc.so that it doesn't slip but not so tight that it
Decorate a diaper cake for a boy themed withpuckers the diapers. Decorate your diaper cake
animals and trucks. A theme of butterflies andwith the items you have chosen. Arrange them
lady bugs look adorable on a cake for a little girl. Aaround the various levels until you are satisfied
Winnie the Pooh theme works well for boys andwith how they look. Then, using the two sided
girls. A bath theme could include several rubbertape, tape them to the ribbon.
ducks, baby power, shampoo, soap, etc. A plushYou now have an adorable gift that looks good
animal set on the top of the cake is a nice touchenough to eat!
but don't choose a stuffed toy that is too large