If you are giving a baby shower for a mom-to-be, a diaper cake can be an impressive centerpiece. What is great about a diaper cake it is not only used as a centerpiece, but is a two-fold item as it is also a gift. Why buy separate a centerpiece and a gift when you can have both in one item? A diaper cake is an elegant, unique item and will give the mom-to-be many useful items.

Diaper cakes are just what their name implies. Diapers are folded together in such a way to look like a cake. A diaper cake can be from one tier up to three or four tiers high. Most diaper cakes are made out of disposable diapers and are wrapped with ribbons and bows to look like frosting. Bath towels or wash cloths may be wrapped around them to secure the diapers in place. Lots of little items are placed on the diaper cake to add to its appeal and all are usable items for baby.  Toys, rattles, bibs, pacifiers, towels, wash cloths, lotions and more add to the decoration of the diaper cake. Often a toy or stuffed animal is placed on top for the perfect finishing touch.

A diaper cake can be tailored to fit for the baby and/or the theme to the baby shower. If a baby girl is expected, a diaper cake in pink with lots of frill would be perfect. If a baby boy is expected, go with a blue cake that is tailored with boy items. If the mom-to-be doesn’t know what is expected, there are diaper cakes that are of neutral colors and themes. Choosing a diaper cake can be such fun as there are so many to choose from. Don’t worry if you know of a mom-to-be that is having twins, triplets or even quadruplets. Yes, there is even a diaper cake for these with choices for their genders, too.

If you want the shower you are giving to be fashionably trendy and economical on you, a diaper cake is the perfect choice. Your guests will be impressed with your unique diaper cake. The mom-to-be will feel special with such a gift and you will have one less item to worry about shopping for a gift too. Build your shower theme around the diaper cake or finish the theme off with the perfect diaper cake.