Are you looking for a creative and unique gift for a baby shower or to take to new parents at the hospital? There is a perfect solution out there for you...a diaper cake!
Diaper cakes are a relatively new and genius way to shower your mommy-to-be (or daddy-to-be) with an adorable present that's both out of the ordinary and practical. Diaper cakes are not edible, but instead can be made out of any size diapers and have one or more tiers. They can also be decorated with a variety of baby products ranging from pacifiers, baby soaps and shampoos, washcloths, receiving blankets, toys, Onesies, and so much more.
In addition, these cakes can be adorned all around with ribbons, bows, stuffed animals, and other adorable baby things to match any baby shower or nursery theme. If you know the gender of the baby, the outside of the diaper cake can be designed in pink or blue (or both for twins!) and if not, it can be created using neutral colors like greens and yellows.
Along with all the baby gifts attached to the outside of the cake, most diaper cakes will have gifts for the new or expectant parents inside as well. If a baby bottle is used as the inner base of the cake, there may be sweet treats inside to help soothe expectant mothers' cravings. Or you might even find a bottle of champagne inside so new parents can toast and celebrate their new arrival (of course, only after it's safe for the mommy if nursing).
Generally ranging from around $50 or $60 (and up depending on the size and how fancy the cake and decorations), a diaper cake will definitely be appreciated by new parents!