Moms need diapers — LOTS of them. Yet showing up at a baby shower with a box of diapers, while practical, kinda lacks panache. Show up with a diaper cake, however, and you'll be the talk of the shower!
For the uninitiated, this isn't a cake you eat, but a cake — or wreath, or bear, or any shape really — made out of diapers cleverly held together with rubber bands, safety pins, and other means. When they're done right, they look dang impressive. In case you'd like to try your hand at creating one yourself, here are some ideas (plus instructions) for a baby shower gift that will inspire oohs and ahhs AND come in handy soon enough.
#8 would be so cute for the holidays!
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Diaper Snail
This diaper cake snail is the cutest, using diapers for the shell and a baby blanket for the base.
Diaper Baby
Why not give the mom-to-be a different kind of a bundle of joy? This baby diaper cake can be made with a blanket, cereal box, pacifier, and (of course) plenty of diapers.
Tractor
This nifty tractor diaper cake isn't as hard as it looks. (Hint: You use a cooking pot to create the wheels.)
Diaper Bouquet (Easy Version)
A mom-to-be doesn't need flowers; she needs a way to soak up gallons of pee. Which is why a diaper bouquet will be greatly appreciated.
Diaper Bouquet (Fancy Version)
This diaper bouquet dials up the pretty with a foam block and wood sticks and creates the perfect centerpiece for a baby shower that Mom can actually use.
Tricycle
This diaper tricycle has it all: diapers, blankets, baby bottle, baby socks, and more all placed in just the right spots.
Diaper Boat
Are there sailors in the family? Then they'll love this diaper cake boat, which you can fill with stuffed animals and other goodies.
Diaper Wreath
If the baby's arriving over the holidays, what could be more appropriate than a diaper wreath, decked out in ribbons and the baby's name?
Motorcycle Diaper Cake
What's not to love about a giraffe with shades on a motorcycle diaper cake? Here's a diaper motorocycle video tutorial.
Arm Chair
Create a throne fit for a, um, baby! This armchair diaper cake can easily be expanded to a loveseat if the mom-to-be is expecting twins.
No Time for DIY?
Too swamped or inept to wrestle with diapers and duct tape? You can still wow guests by buying a pre-made masterpiece: These handmade diaper cakes from MsPerks on Etsy ($36.99 and up) come with 50 size 1 diapers as well as boy or girl decorations.
