Are you in charge of planning a baby shower and have reached the task of organizing the décor and the all-important centerpiece? Wipe that brow because baby shower diaper cakes are the perfect solution. Not only does it look adorable but it’s also very practical and will serve as a great gift for the parents-to-be. You can even contract artists and designers to create coordinating baby shower invitations and thank you cards. Diapers could become the theme for the entire baby shower. Of course, the diaper cake is not an actual edible cake but rather a delicately crafted centerpiece of diapers and ribbons. Therefore, it serves a dual purpose and will be greatly appreciate by the family. Read on below to find out exactly how you can craft the design of a unique baby shower diaper cake.

Ingredients

First things first: the ingredients. You will need approximately 50 diapers, around one foot of ribbon (in a color or pattern to match your shower theme), tape as well as a baby’s bottle. Before purchasing the ribbon, test that it won’t rip the diapers when it is removed from the cake later. Also assess how large you want the diaper cake to be; larger cakes will require more diapers.

Method

Baby shower diaper cakes are simple to prepare but take a lot of time to assemble. Therefore, it’s a wise idea to enlist a group of friends. Browse the guest list to recruit some willing friends of the mom-to-be who will be happy to help. You can turn the cake-making day into an event in itself. Alternatively, ask some of your own friends unknown to the future mom and not invited to the baby shower, so that all guests will be able to enjoy the surprise.

You must first roll every diaper and tie them with ribbons. Next you will need to create the layers of the diaper cake. Make the first layer by securing about five diapers around the bottle with ribbon or tape. Next, make a second layer and tie. Finally, tie the remaining diapers into a third layer. Of course, you can add as many layers to the cake as you would like, depending on the number of diapers you have.

Next, tape the biggest tier of diapers to something round; a piece of cardboard or a serving plate is ideal. Then add each tier to this base. Finally, wrap ribbon around the whole diaper cake and tie any other items on top with more ribbon. Finished! Step back and admire your handiwork. Not only will the diaper cake look impressive on the table as a centerpiece, but it will also be a very helpful gift for the parents.

These baby shower diaper cakes add a cute touch to the décor and will be used by the parents many times over. They can be prepared in advance. You can even carry it out on a platter as you would a cake, to add to the drama of the unveiling.