Easy Diaper Cake ... how to make a small, one tier diapercake (2024)

FAQs

How many diapers do you need for a small diaper cake? ›

As a rough guide: the base may require 20 and 60 diapers, the second tier about 10 to 40 diapers, and the third tier 5 to 20 diapers. These numbers are just estimates, though, and it's entirely your choice how big each tier is and how many levels you would like to create. Elastic rubber bands.

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. Size 2 is for a baby from 12 – 18 pounds.

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.)

I've only made a couple but I have always used 1-2 receiving blankets rolled for the center. I then start the bottom layer of diapers (usually size 2's). The next layer are size 1's and the top layer are size newborn. I stack each layer on top of the other and put a wide ribbon around each layer to hold them togther.

Bring the part of the t-shirt extending above the sleeves down over the sleeves. The upper part of the lowercase "t" shape should be folded all the way over, creating a capital "T" shape. Fold the bottom of the shirt in half. Take the bottom portion of the shirt and draw it up to the bottom sleeve line.

Roll the diapers into your desired shape and secure them with a rubber band. Unfold the diapers to roll them up tightly, or keep them folded for a foam or cardboard wreath. Then, wrap a rubber band around the outside of the diaper so that it doesn't come undone before you put it on the wreath.

Assortment of ribbon in colors that complement the diaper pattern you selected. We used a 3-inch wide “thick” ribbon and a 1-inch wide “thin” ribbon. Cake plate, paper plate, or piece of cardboard for the base. Cake decorations or baby accessories (optional).

For the Base: Fold a cloth diaper in thirds and roll, taping it together. Roll the remaining cloth diapers around each other. Tape securely together. Add additional decorations to base of the cake.

It might take a little time, but you'll save some money. 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.

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 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!