Make your own diaper cake – a creative gift idea for a birth

A diaper cake is the perfect gift for a birth or baby shower. Not only does it look beautiful, it is also practical - because as a new parent you can never have enough diapers! In this article we will show you step by step how you can make a professional diaper cake yourself.

What you need for your DIY diaper cake

Before you start, you should prepare the following materials:

• 60 diapers (Size 2 – for extended use)
• Household paper roll (ideally 30 cm long, or connect short tubes together)
• cake plate as a stable base
• Hot glue to fix the paper roll
• Rubber bands in different sizes (fasten diaper rolls and diapers)
• Gift and decorative ribbons for decoration
• Cardboard for crafts and craft cord
• Scissors
• Transparent film to pack up
• Products that can be included with the diaper cake (pacifiers, grasping toys, bibs, cuddly toys, etc.)

Estimated time: 2-3 hours

Step-by-step instructions: How to make your diaper cake a success

Step 1: Prepare the base

Place the household paper roll (approx. 30 cm long) with hot glue in the middle of the cake plate. This forms the stable center of your diaper cake and ensures that all tiers are secure.

Step 2: Prepare diapers

Roll up each diaper individually from the open side and secure it with an elastic band. This creates 60 small “rolls” that will later form the three tiers of your cake.

Step 3: Build the first floor (34 diapers)

Now it's getting exciting! Build the bottom floor in three rings around the paper roll:

• Inner ring: 6 diapers directly around the paper roll
• Middle ring: 12 diapers around the inner ring
• Outer ring: 16 diapers around the center ring

Secure each ring with a large rubber band to keep everything stable.

Step 4: Build the second floor (19 diapers)

The middle floor consists of two rings:

• Inner ring: 6 diapers
• Outer ring: 13 diapers

Again, fix it with rubber bands.

Step 5: Build the third floor (7 diapers)

The top and last floor consists of 7 diapers, which form a nice finish. Also secure them with a rubber band.

Total: 60 diapers (6+12+16 + 6+13 + 7 = 60)

Step 6: Decorate and attach products

Now comes the creative part! Wrap each tier with beautiful gift and decorative ribbons to hide the elastics.

Important: Attach pacifiers and other included products to the diapers with string and cardboard, without damaging them. This way you can ensure that nothing can slip when wrapped in transparent film and that the diaper cake can be transported safely.

Popular decorative elements:

• Comfortable blankets and cuddly toys
• Gripping toys and teething rings
• Pacifiers and pacifier chains
• Bibs and baby socks
• Wooden toys and rattles
• Personalized signs (e.g. "Hello World", "It's a Boy/Girl")

Step 7: Pack it up

Carefully wrap the finished diaper cake in transparent foil. Thanks to the careful fastening of all components, everything stays in its place - even during transport!

Inspiration: Our finished diaper cakes

No time for DIY or looking for professional designs? Discover our lovingly designed diaper cakes:

Diaper cake Hello World
The classic for every newcomer

Diaper cake It's a Boy
Perfect for little boys

Diaper cake Schnuffel pink
Delicate and loving for girls

Diaper cake Schnuffel gray
Timeless and gender neutral

Nature diaper cake
In a natural, modern look

Pro tips for the perfect diaper cake

• Pay attention to hygiene: Work with clean hands and on a clean surface
• Choose size 2: Size 2 diapers are ideal – newborns grow out of size 1 quickly
• Fasten stably: All components must be attached correctly so that nothing slips during packing and transport
• Work gently: Secure products with string and cardboard without damaging the diapers
• Color concept: Choose colors that match the gender or the child's room
• Schedule time: Allow 2-3 hours for a professional diaper cake
• Practical extras: Incorporate useful baby items that parents can actually use

Conclusion: A gift from the heart

A homemade diaper cake is a personal and thoughtful gift that is guaranteed to make new parents happy. With these professional instructions and a little patience, you can conjure up a unique gift that is both beautiful and practical.

Do you want to save time or are you looking for professional designs? Browse through our Diaper cake collection and find the perfect birth gift – lovingly handmade and packaged ready for shipping!