Step-by-step instructions on how to make your very own 3-tier baby diaper cake. Free downloadable and printable PDF!

1. Baby Diaper Cake
Instructions
How to make a 3-Tier, Rolled Diaper Cake
Preparation
Before you begin you need to be sure you have the proper ingredients to bake (build) a diaper
cake. Things to consider before beginning are size, theme, and colors. In this case we are
going to build a 3 tier baby diaper cake with pink 1.5 inch thick ribbon, and a pink teddy bear
as cake topper. But you can easily substitute items to your preference or to match the
upcoming baby shower theme. Here is a list of what you need before you begin:
1. 1 Medium Pack of Diapers - A medium pack usually works perfectly for a 3-tier diaper
cake. You can use any brand but I would recommend asking the mom-to-be if she
prefers a specific brand. Also it is important to note that the generic brands often
come with colorful bears and decorations on the outside that can change the look of
the diaper cake. So just be sure to check before you buy.
2. 10 inch to 12 inch cardboard tray – You can find this at any local party or craft store
for a few bucks. If you don’t have one near you, find cake boards cheap on
Amazon.com.
3. Large pack of rubber bands – Make sure you have one for each diaper. Also, I
recommend clear or white so that you can’t see them on the diapers. You may
consider substituting rubber bands for string but it will take a bit more time to tie than
rubber bands.
4. 1 Empty paper towel roll – This piece acts as a stabilizing item for the center.
5. Ribbon to match your theme – 1” to 1.5” wide ribbon seems to look the best.
6. Double Stick Tape, Gorilla Glue, and/or a Hot Glue Gun.
7. Theme and Decorations to match the baby shower theme, colors, and baby registry.
Some of my favorites include:
a. Baby’s Initials or Name
b. Silk Flowers
c. Big Bows
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2. d. Baby necessity items (perfect for unknown theme or for the practical
Mommy-to-be.)
e. Stuffed animals
How to Bake Your Very Own Diaper Cake:
1. Pick a theme; keep in mind the baby shower theme and the new baby’s room décor as
well.
2. Pick up your diaper cake ingredients (see above for list of recommendations)
3. Start off by rolling your diapers and securing them with a single rubber band- when
securing the diaper, make sure to place the rubber band in an area where you will be
able to cover with ribbon during the final assembly process – I usually put the rubber
band in the center of the diaper and that works out perfectly!
4. Once all your diapers are rolled you will begin the assembly of your cake. Start by
placing the cake platter on a solid surface and securing the paper towel roll to the
cake platter using either a double stick tape or some sort of super strength glue of
your choice. (I like using hot glue and a paper towel roll, they are inexpensive and
effective.)
5. Then start making the bottom layer of the cake by placing the individual rolled diapers
on their sides in a circular pattern until all but 1 inch around the edge of the whole
bottom of cake platter is filled.
6. Once diapers are placed in final desired location, take a ribbon of your choice, and
wrap around the group of diapers to secure the diapers in their circular shape. Once
the ribbon is wrapped around the group of diapers, secure each end to eachother with
a dab of hot glue. (Be sure not to get any glue on the diapers this will damage them as
cause them to be unusable.)
7. Continue the same circular pattern using the rolled diapers to create the second tier of
the cake; again leaving 1 inch or so around the exterior layer giving the multi-tiered
look.
8. Just as with the bottom tier, use ribbon to secure, and hot glue to secure the ribbon.
9. Again assemble the diapers and use ribbon and hot glue to secure the final tier, tier
three.
10. Next, add the optional cake topper such as a stuffed animal or baby necessity item.
11. Finally, add the finishing touches like bows, flowers, rattles, and toys to the cake and
secure under the ribbon or with rubber bands until your heart is content.
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3. That’s it! You have just baked your very own diaper cake. If you don’t have time to build the
whole cake yourself or are not feeling crafty, you can always checkout our great selection of
baby diaper cakes, then add your own finishing touches when it arrives.
For more baby shower ideas for gifts, games, food, and
themes, visit us at OhBabyCakes.net
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