How to Make a Diaper Cake

Bedrest Bash: Diaper Cake Decor

April 15, 2008

I love the idea of a diaper cake. Unfortunately, I don't like the price they charge for them. So I put my creative juices to work and crafted my own. Making the cake allows you to personalize it to suit the mama–to–be.

To see how to make a diaper cake, read more.

Supplies you will need:

Diapers (I try to find plain ones so the colors won't clash too much)
Tulle fabric
Ribbons (different sizes and colors)
Scissors
Tape (optional)
Cake platter
Cup (can help hold diapers in place)
Bottle
Candy
Extra doo-dads, like pacifiers, onesies, etc.

Check out the gallery below for a step–by–step how–to on making a diaper cake.

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*For extra decor, buy some helium-filled balloons in the same colors and fill the room with the hovering pieces.

28 Comments

GibiWan 4 years 51 weeks

I personally find it easier to fan the diapers than to roll them. I made six cakes as centerpieces in less than two hours using this method.

foxgirlie04 5 years 2 weeks

I am sooo gonna try this!

foxgirlie04 5 years 2 weeks

I am sooo gonna try this!

sofi 5 years 5 weeks

gypsyjewels- that is gorgeous. Fantastic job!!!

Sk8nBree 5 years 5 weeks

This looks fantastic! I can't wait to try it out!

thuystarr 5 years 5 weeks

i made this ysterday for a baby shower on saturday

thuystarr 5 years 5 weeks

I just made my own diaper cake yesterday!! ha ha and it looks like we used the same diapers! the bottom layer is the same as my second layer

POPSUGAR Moms 5 years 5 weeks

Beautiful cake gypsysjewels!

GypsysJewels 5 years 5 weeks

I made one for my sisters baby shower, everyone loved it

babysugar 5 years 5 weeks

StepMom1, It depends on how big you want to make your cake. My cake ended up a pretty good size and I think I used about 70 in all - sizes 2 and 3. Good luck with it! I've made a few of these and they get easier with time. Only took me about 30 - 45 minutes to make this one.

partysugar 5 years 5 weeks

This looks great, perfect for a party!

POPSUGAR Beauty 5 years 5 weeks

I didn't know this sort of thing existed, but it's super cute!

cakes7873 5 years 5 weeks

So cute!!! I love it! Great colors too!

StepMom1 5 years 5 weeks

This looks SOOO CUTE,,, But how many diapers should I buy? How many go on the bottom, the middle layer and how many on the top?

jennytrauma 5 years 5 weeks

i wish i would of taken a picture of the one i made two years ago for my friend. this is definately going to be my permanent gift for every babyshower i go to. it takes some time but i really love doing it. maybe do it as a side job.

GirlC 5 years 5 weeks

This is great - thanks for the photos. I wish I had rec'd diapers at my shower. I seemed to get a lot of hats and the baby is coming at the end of April!

ineasley 5 years 5 weeks

I too have been seeing these at baby showers for the last few years. But I'm lazy so a gift off the registry will do for me!!!

glynislily 5 years 5 weeks

My sister and I have been doing this for years. They are actually really fun to make so I will never understand why people would run out and buy one already made. In my experience if you have a hard time with the diapers staying folded, NEVER use tape that will mess up the diapers. I use those clear outchless ponytale holders. They work wonders!

sofi 5 years 5 weeks

What a fantastic centerpiece. If only I thought of this last year when I threw two baby showers...

angelik416 5 years 5 weeks

You can also wrap onesies around the outside of the diaper to make it look like an actual cake. I've ordered cakes from this place when I didn't have time to make one. Both had been beautiful, and they let you "build" it yourself in terms of accessories: www.9monthsinc.com.

celeb_obsessed25 5 years 5 weeks

I can't believe how popular these have become. We've (myself, mom and sis) have been making these for people for a few years now. I can't belive people actually sell these as well. It's a bit time consuming but it's definetly worth the time because people appreciate it in the end :)