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How to make a Diaper Cake

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Diaper cakes shopping guide

How big to make your diaper cake?

How big to make your diaper cake is basically a personal preference decision.

As with most things, the bigger they get, the more materials they require, so the more expensive they become. The largest ones typically for sale are 5 tiers high and the smallest are called “cupcakes” and are only 1 tier high and about 6
inches around.

Decorations are the biggest variable to cost when making a diaper cake. A well make 5 tier cake can run well over $100 dollars for just materials alone. So, in the end it’s your call. As you read on, much more detail will be given to further
help in your decision.

The graphic below shows how to arrange diapers for different tiers:



Ok, what do you need to prepare for a 5 Tier Diaper Cake - {GULP!} with 197 diapers?

* 1 Topper (Plush Animal or Plush Toy)
* 4 Pacifiers
* 2 Teethers
* 2 Washcloths
* 1 Rattle
* 1 Pair Wrist Rattle
* 1 Pair Booties
* 2 Washcloths
* 1 Pair Mittens
* 1 Pair Socks
* 2 Bibs
* 2 Receiving Blankets
* 1 travel size bottle of baby wash
* 1 travel size bottle of baby lotion
* 1 travel size bottle of baby oil
* 1 travel size bottle of calming milk bath
* 1 8oz. Bottle
* 1 Baby Einstein CD
* 1 4" x 6" Silver Picture Frame
* 1 Baby Book
* 1 Receiving Blanket

One of the things I find very helpful is seeing my expected result before setting to work. I usually use flickr.com to search for images of diaper cakes, and then it’s much easier, both in the building process, but more important, in decorating. Another toolI found very useful for diaper cakes is this video tutorial that provides very good video instructions for different types of cakes.


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