DIY Diaper Cakes for Baby Showers

Do you want to create your very own homemade diaper cakes for baby showers? All you have to do is to check out some online resources that can give you great ideas on how to design the cake. There are also things that you need and you can them in infant stores in your local area. If you want, you can also purchase from a reputed online store. If you decide to go for this option, you have to place an order in advance since it can take around 3-5 days for the delivery alone.Among the things you need are diapers (around 60 pieces will do), ½ or 1 inch wide ribbons, ¼ inch ribbons for ties, rubber bands, baby bottles, plastic cake platter or cardboard, baby items (e.g. lotion, bottles, pacifiers, blankets, stuffed animal, wash cloth, and hygiene products), and the cake decorations like that of artificial roses, socks, and confetti. When all items are ready, you can now work on the tiers. You need to work on them one by one. The first tier can be composed of stage one diapers which are ideal for newborns. Roll each cloth or disposable diaper and tie using the smaller ribbon. Make a circle of diapers around a bottle of baby lotion or shampoo. You can hold the diapers in place using a rubber band.You have to add another layer of rolled diapers to make the cake larger. The outside part should be tied using the larger ribbon. For the second tier, the diameter should be smaller than the first one. On the top-most tier, you can use a baby bottle for the center and place a roll of diapers around it. The best part is when you have finished and layered the cake. You can decorate it with pacifiers, miniature stuffed animals, hygiene products, and bibs. You can also add some stickers if you want.Diaper cakes for baby showers can be a lot of fun. There are many designs available online. You can also check out a baby registry to find out some of the items that you can use. It is up to you to create an expensive or a cheap cake. With a bit of imagination and creativity, you can make the best cake ever! However, the cake can’t be eaten since it is made from diapers. The mother and the baby will surely love the diaper cake; they can even use it as a centerpiece.