Besides being a decorative detail at a baby shower, a diaper cake is also a practical gift for the parents-to-be. Here we have listed our best tips and tricks to create the best diaper cake!

What do you need?

To make a diaper cake, you will first of all need diapers of different sizes depending on the sizes you want to include in the cake. You will also need a sturdy base, usually a cake tin or a round cardboard box. If you want to build on the height, it can help to have a flower stick or similar in the middle to make it more stable. It can also be helpful to use rubber bands when rolling up the diapers.

How to do it:

1. Start by rolling up each diaper and securing them with rubber bands or a string to keep them in place.
2. Place the rolled diapers around the flower stick cake pan or cardboard to create the first "layer" of the cake.
3. Repeat the process for each layer, varying the size of the diapers to create a cake-like texture.

Decorating the diaper cake

Once the cake is built, it's time to decorate it. Use decorative ribbons or strings to dress the edges of the cake and hide rubber bands or strings. Add toys, dummies, baby bottles, a baby blanket or other baby items to make it extra personal. You can also use ribbons and decorative flowers to give the cake an extra touch of elegance.

To make the gift even more meaningful, add a card with a personal message to the mother-to-be. 

Also, think about matching the cake's theme or color scheme with the baby shower's other decorations for a cohesive aesthetic.

Read also: Tips for baby shower gifts - both for the little one and the mom-to-be.

How many diapers do you really need? 

The number of diapers depends entirely on how small or large you want the diaper cake to be. A common guideline is to use about 50-75 diapers for a medium-sized diaper cake, but this can of course vary. To get the different layers, it can be a tip to buy smaller packages, in different diaper sizes.

With these tips and tricks, you can create a stunning diaper cake that will impress all the guests and become a memorable part of the baby shower. Good luck to you!