The exact amount of supplies you will need for a diaper cake depend upon how large you want the cake to be and how much money you want to spend on the project. Most diaper cakes use about 50 to 75 newborn or size 1 diapers. Here’s what you’ll need:
A cake topper (a stuffed animal, ribbon, board book, etc.) A sheet of cardboard or a cake plate Clear stretch jewelry cord Diapers (disposable or cloth) Ribbon Rubber bands
You may also wish to include rattles, board books, teething rings, baby wash, baby lotion, diaper rash cream, baby wipes, baby bibs, or other items inside your diaper cake as well. One at a time, tightly roll up the diapers, starting from the front of the diaper and rolling it toward the back. Secure with a rubber band. Place items like baby lotion, baby wipes or toys in the center of the cardboard or cake plate and start inserting the rolled up diapers one by one until you’ve created a circular shape. Wrap the piece of stretch jewelry cord around the diapers to keep the base layer together. If you can see any gaps between diapers or exposed rubber bands, secure a piece of ribbon around the layer to disguise it. Follow these steps for building the remaining tiers. If the baby’s gender and name are known, you could include that as well. The idea is to make the diaper cake eye-catching and practical at the same time. For example, a stuffed monkey would be a great topper if the baby’s nursery will be jungle-themed, or a stack of board books is perfect if the parents have requested shower guests help build baby’s reading library.
