Diaper cake plays two roles, a great centerpiece and a gift for the mother to be.
You can buy a diaper cake or do it yourself.
![]() |
The theme of the baby shower. |
![]() |
The color scheme of the baby shower. |
![]() |
The number of tiers the diaper cake will have. |
![]() |
Its width. |
![]() |
Its decoration. |
Once you have decided on the above details, prepare the ingredients.
![]() |
60 Diapers newborn or stage 1 diapers (cloth or disposable). |
![]() |
Ribbon 1/4 inch wide. |
![]() |
Ribbon 1 inch wide, patterned to fit the baby shower theme. |
![]() |
60 small rubber bands. |
![]() |
6 large rubber bands. |
![]() |
One 8-oz baby bottle or one large bottle of baby lotion or empty cardboard roll. |
![]() |
One 4-oz baby bottle. |
![]() |
3 safety pin. |
![]() |
A cardboard or plastic cake platter. |
![]() |
Baby items - bibs, rattles, pacifiers, washcloths etc. |
![]() |
First tier - 36 diapers. |
![]() |
Second tier - 18 diapers. |
![]() |
Third tier- 6 diapers. |
Lay the diaper on the table and roll it up tight, start from the front of the diaper to its back, then place a rubber band around three quarters to hold it tight.
Tip: Roll the all diapers before you build the cake, try to give them a uniform shape.
![]() |
For the core of the cake take 8 oz baby bottle, place a rubber band around the button of the bottle. |
![]() |
For the first ring of the first tier take 6 diapers and place them around between the rubber band and the core itself then tie them all together with a string to keep them tight. |
![]() |
For the second ring of the first tier take 12 diapers, place a large rubber band around the first ring and repeat the same action with the first ring. |
![]() |
For the third ring of the first tier take 18 diapers and return the same actions. |
![]() |
For the second tier there are two rings with 6 and 12 diapers, build the rings on the first tier , repeat the same actions. |
![]() |
For the third tier there is one ring with 6 diapers, place the 4 oz baby bottle on the first bottle and again repeat the same actions. |
Tip: if you use a cardboard towel roll, cut a line on the center of it and put 3 rolled diaper inside.
This is the fun part where you should be creative, use your imagination to decorate your diaper cake.
![]() |
You can tie a wide ribbon or even receiving blankets around every tier with a safety pin. |
![]() |
Add baby items such us bibs, toys, wash cloths, baby hygiene products, pacifiers etc. |
![]() |
On top of the cake you can place a bow, pair of baby shoes or stuffed animals such as Winnie the Pooh, teddy bear, Elmo etc. |
Good Luck!
Click to see diaper cakes that look like real cakes
Subscribe to our free email newsletter to stay up to date regarding Pregnancy, Baby Shower, Labor & Babies.
We will be more than glad if you leave your comments in the box below.