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Shawn Mosch

  • Shawn Mosch
  • July 21, 2011
  • 21 Comments

I am hosting a baby shower this weekend, and I decided to make a Diaper Cake to place on the gift table as a centerpiece. I did this for a shower I hosted about 3 years ago, and afterwards I had SO MANY people ask me how I made the diaper cake that I decided that this time around I would do a DETAILED blog with step by step instructions.

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Diaper Cake Supplies

To get started, you will need some disposable diapers, rubber bands. I also like to get an tray to use to put the cake on to make it easier to move around. If you don’t want to use a tray, you could cut a piece of cardboard the size you will need. This tray is about 16″ in diameter, and I will be making a 4 tiered cake.

How many diapers do I need for a diaper cake?

How many diapers will you need? Well, that depends on how many layers you want to do on your cake. I have done a diagram of how many diapers I used on each layer. The numbers represent how many diapers you need for each layer, so if you were making a 2 tiered cake you would need a total of 26 diapers. Three tiered cake would be 64 diapers total. The four tiered cake I am making will need a total of 127 diapers. I suggest purchasing a case of diapers if you will be making a larger cake.

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I like to use the size 2 diapers. The size 1 diapers seems so small, and depending on the birth weight of the baby, they could outgrow them very quickly. Size 2 is for a baby from 12 – 18 pounds.

I do like that most diapers will indicate right on them what size they are. In the diaper in the picture to the left, you can see there is a 2 in the circle.

Let’s get rolling

The next part of the process is the most time consuming . . . rolling up all of those diapers! I like to take a stack of them when I sit down at night to watch television and roll them. It is something that you can do without much thought so it is good “television work”.

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I start by placing the diaper down with the printed image up. The printed images are on the front of the diaper. Then starting at the bottom I roll it up like a jellyroll and place a rubber band around the center.

Now, if the image that is printed on the diaper happens to match the theme of the Baby Shower, and you want to roll them so the front side is showing, that is fine . . . I have seen some done this way also, but for my purpose the image would clash with the theme of the shower so I like to roll them to have a nice white diaper and then I can decorate it with any colors and images I want.

Once you have several rolled up you will have a pile like this . . .

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The next step is building the tiers of the cake. Because I don’t want this post to get too long, I will show you that part tomorrow.

This project can be found on Pinterest by clicking HERE.

Diaper Cakes – Getting started
Diaper Cakes – Building the Tiers
Diaper Cakes – Adding the Decorations

See all of Shawn’s Diaper Cake creations HERE.

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21 Responses

  1. Ughh… Like a "to be continued" movie!!! 🙂 Can't wait to see the rest tomorrow!! GREAT tutorial!!

    hugs,
    Tanya

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  2. YOUR THE GREATEST, YES THIS IS THE CUTEST BLOG ON THE BLOCK!!!!! I NEVER KNEW HOW MANY PAMPERS TO USE TO EVEN IT OUT AND YOU JUST CLEARED IT ALL UP!!!! THANKS!!!!

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  3. You can use a wine bottle or a cardboard tube in the center. This will help the diaper cake keep its shape. BTW, your blog background is very cute.

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  4. Very helpful. I have been looking all over trying to find out how many diapers go in 2 – 4 tier cakes. Thanks!!!!

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  5. This is the first one I have ever made and this has helped me out soo much. I'm making it for my wife. That's right this is a guy making one. Lol. Thanx agin for the help.

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    1. That is AWESOME!!!!! GO Daddy!!! 🙂

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  6. Thanks so much for the great instructions and the diaper estimation chart. I just made my diaper cake and your diagram was right on. Thanks again!

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  7. Thank u a ton. I just made a 6 tier pamper cake with about 150 diapers. It turned out amazing because of ur blog.

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    1. What size diapers did you use? My daughter-in-law wants a 6—tier cake.

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    2. I have used size 1 and size 2 diapers. They are smaller so the cake does not get too tall. Also, if you use a bigger size the parents are just going to have to store them until the baby is big enough to use them.

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    3. How many diapers per layer for 6 tier diaper cake

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  8. Thank you! Hope you don't mind but I linked your blog when I posted I was making mine.
    juliannashelps.blogspot.com/2013/03/baby-shower.html

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  9. Thank you so much for the detailed instructions!
    my family had a bit of a baby boom, and I made 4 cakes using your instructions.
    After my third cake the book mark on my tablet ended up deleted and I almost cried thinking I would have to use someone else as a reference.
    So glad I found you again

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  10. This article was great in suggesting new brands and
    styles to try out.
    , I thought this article was suppose
    to help those of us who have never used diapers,
    Thank you so much for this comprehensive list!
    I have read many reviews and done a ton of research
    . This has helped me make decisions
    on diapers.I am completely happy with your website
    . All comments and articles
    are very useful and very good. Your blog is very
    careful-take control.
    I am loving all of the inside ,

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  11. oh poop, I tried to comment and it didn't work 🙁
    Just wanted to say THANK YOU for posting this tutorial. I got pegged as the crafty girl at work (not sure why) and was asked to do a diaper cake for a baby shower… they showed me this GORGEOUS diaper cake from etsy and asked me to replicate it… I was like uhhhhh *panic* but then I found you and it's all good, because this wasn't nearly as difficult as I expected it to be!!! Thanks so much!!! I am planning on posting a pic of my diaper cake to my blog and OBVIOUSLY linking to your tutorial!!!!!

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  12. Thanks for this tutorial…I especially love that you put the amount of diapers needed and the pointer that size 1 would be better than newborn…awesome…making one for a shower next week,

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  13. What are the dimensions? I want to make a very tall one

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  14. Some people put a roll of paper towels in the middle so you don't have to use so many diapers, it also helps to make it more sturdy. Just a little extra advice. 🙂

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  15. On this blog i get lot tips to make a diaper cake step by step so am very appreciate to you for this struggle .Thanks!

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  16. Complimenti .Sei stata di grande aiuto!Ma facendola a 3 piani che dimensione dovrebbe essere il fondo?

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  17. Thank you for sharing the information, i have got the best information. 2 tier baby shower cake

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Diaper Cake - getting started - Easy 4 Tier Cake Example (2024)

FAQs

How many diapers do I need for a 4 tier diaper cake? ›

The four tiered cake I am making will need a total of 127 diapers. I suggest purchasing a case of diapers if you will be making a larger cake. I like to use the size 2 diapers. The size 1 diapers seems so small, and depending on the birth weight of the baby, they could outgrow them very quickly.

How do you keep diaper cake layers together? ›

For a roll-up diaper cake, position the rolls vertically and close together until you've reached the size you want for the base tier. Secure the rolls in place with an extra-large rubber band or ribbon. If you're using a rubber band, you can cover it with ribbon later on.

What size diapers do you use to make a diaper cake? ›

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.

What does 4 mean on diapers? ›

Diaper Size Guide: How to Get the Right Fit

But in some cases, you might need to choose between two sizes, as the weight ranges can overlap. For example, a size 4 diaper's weight range is between 22 and 37 pounds, a size 5 diaper's weight range is over 27 pounds, and a size 6 diaper's weight range is above 35 pounds.

Can you use size 2 diapers for a diaper cake? ›

Choose size 2 diapers for your cake, since many babies never wear the newborn size, and they grow out of the size 1s astoundingly quickly. Make your cake colorful by picking washcloths and blankets in different shades and patterns. Use a special toy or stuffed animal as a cake topper.

How do you stabilize a diaper cake? ›

Set the bottom layer on the largest cardboard circle. Insert the wooden dowel into the center of the bottom layer of diapers. Honestly, you don't need the wooden dowel, but it does help stabilize the diaper cake. I would hate for the diaper cake to fall apart in the car on the way to the baby shower!

What can you add to a diaper cake? ›

You can even add other baby essentials to it like washcloths, baby toiletries like shampoo and soap, toys, and even baby blankets. And with diaper cakes, you can make sure that aside from giving a gift that the family will surely use, you are also confident that your gift fits the theme of the baby shower.

Are diaper cakes still popular? ›

While diaper cakes for baby showers are becoming a more common occurrence at baby showers, they are still a new concept to a number of baby shower guests. Diaper cakes are a great conversation starter! Therefore, not only will the guest-of-honor enjoy the diaper cake experience, but so will her guests.

Are you supposed to use diapers from diaper cake? ›

yep exactly. I know the point is to use them, but I'm weirded out by the fact that all the diapers are just sitting out. I wouldn't leave my underwear just out in a giant cake and then wear them.

How many diapers does it take to make a 3 layer diaper cake? ›

Materials and tools needed for a 3 tier Diaper Cake:

2) Roll the diaper up tightly. 3) Secured the rolled up diaper with a mini rubber band (place on the upper one third of the diaper, you'll know why in just a minute). 4) Repeat step 3 for 59 times, because you'll need 60 diapers all together!

How many diapers in a pack of size 4? ›

Product information
Product Dimensions‎8 x 4 x 7 inches; 1.4 Pounds
Size‎Size 4
Unit Count23 Count
Recommended Uses For Product‎Softness
Target Audience‎Unisex-Babies
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How many diapers do I need size 4? ›

Note:
DIAPER SIZEWEIGHTDAILY USE
Size 18–14 lbs.8–10 diapers per day
Size 212–18 lbs.8–9 diapers per day
Size 316–28 lbs.6–7 per day
Size 422–37 lbs.5–7 per day
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How many diapers do you need per stage? ›

Here's the general month-by-month breakdown of how many diapers your baby will need: Babies 2 to 4 months old: Up to 10 diapers a day (or 300 a month) Babies 5 to 8 months old: Up to 9 diapers a day (or 270 a month) Babies 9 to 12 months old: Up to 7 diapers a day (or 210 a month)

How many size 4 diapers? ›

Size 4 (22-37 pounds): Size 4 diapers usually cater to babies between 18 months and 36 months, who soil about five to seven diapers each day. Because many babies don't need size 4 diapers until they're almost 2, many parents choose not to stock up in the early days.

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