How to Make a Diaper Cake -- Without the Chocolate Filling

Step 1 Materials list

Materials:

• Scissors - pointy ends work better.
• Diapers (96 count shown) - I recommend getting Size #2 or larger- babies grow out of Size #1 fast, because the diaper is based on the weight of the baby, (not the load inside the diaper). Plus, the gift recipient can enjoy your beautiful creation longer before they have to break it up and use the diapers. Cost: Roughly $25.
• Small decorations for the top tier (pick items based on the sex of the baby, the personality of the gift recipient, or the theme of the baby's room). In this example, I used a silk rose as the nursery theme was a garden. I have also used stuffed animals and sports balls. Cost:Prices varies.
• Rubber bands in a variety of sizes - Used to hold the diapers together and makes a useful third hand. Cost: Free from work.
• Cardboard round cake circles. I used 12" here, but you a can use any size depending on the size of the diaper cake base you need. Cost: $4.95 for a pack of 6, only 1 is needed per cake.
• Ribbon - Decorative ribbon that matches the theme/color of the 'Top Tier' decoration.

Cost: Ranges from $1-3 for a roll of 15 feet. You will need 2 rolls.

• String - will be used internally to hold the tiers together. It needs to be white so that it hides better among the diapers.