A diaper cake makes a wonderful centerpiece and is so practical! Follow these directions to make a wonderful 3-tiered cake that all your baby shower guests will admire!

Supplies

80 Size 1 Diapers (you may need more or less depending on how tightly you roll the diapers)

1 Package of small clear Hair Rubber Bands

1 Package of medium or large sized Rubber Bands

2 8-ounce baby bottles (with the nipples removed)

1 spool of Ribbon to match your theme

Approx 1 foot of tulle

Double Sided Tape

Scotch Tape

Scissors

Directions

1. Roll each diaper tightly starting from the “open” top end and then wrap one of the small clear rubber bands around it. This will prevent the diaper from unrolling.
2. Place diapers (about 6-7) around 1 of the baby bottles and then secure in place with 1 medium/large Rubber Band. This will form the 1st of the 3 circles that make up the bottom layer.
3. Then create another circle of diapers (about 15) around the first and secure in place with a rubber band.
4. Create another circle of diapers (about 30) and secure in place with a rubber band to complete the bottom layer.
5. Next add the second layer of the cake by repeating steps 2 and 3 but placing the diapers on top of the bottom layer. The 2^nd tier only has 2 circles.
6. Take the 2^nd bottle and stack on top of the 1^st. This bottle will start towards the middle of the 2^nd tier and end flush with the top tier.
7. Next start the top tier by adding one circle of diapers on top of the middle tier.
8. Your diaper cake is now complete except for decorating it!
9. Take the tulle and cut it into 2 pieces.
10. Remove the baby bottle from the top tier.
11. Take one piece of tulle and lay it flat on a table. Place the baby bottle in the center of the tulle and tie the tulle into a knot at the top of the bottle leaving the ends free. Repeat with the second piece of tulle but place the bottle so the tulle doesn’t overlap.
12. Use scotch tape and medium/large rubber band to hold the tulle in place on the bottle.
13. Place the bottle back into the top 2 tiers. There should be a bunch of tulle coming out of the center. Cut tulle to desired length.
14. Next, make sure each of the outer rubber bands is centered and untwisted.
15. Take your ribbon and cover the rubber bands. Use the double-sided tape to hold the ribbon in place.

Party Tip- Display the cake on a pedestal cake stand for guests to get better views. Also, you can decorate the cake with pacifiers, wipes, small stuffed animals, etc but placing then on top of the layers for a more customized look!