| Diaper cakes are thoughtful and unique baby gifts but | | | | the cake you can buy. |
| many well-intentioned gift givers have never heard of | | | | Once you know your budget, let the fun of picking out |
| them or think that a diaper cake is something you can | | | | the cake theme begin! Are you buying for a baby boy |
| eat. Yes, a disposable diaper cake is thoughtful but | | | | or girl? Or maybe a unisex cake is needed if the |
| definitely is not to be eaten. Let's talk about the basics | | | | gender of the baby is a surprise. Themes for a baby |
| and why you should give one as a baby shower gift. | | | | girl include princesses, ladybugs, pink teddy bears and |
| A diaper cake is made up of tiers or layers just like an | | | | cupcakes. If you are buying for a baby boy, cars, |
| edible cake (think wedding cake). Each tier of the cake | | | | baseballs, frogs and sports are trendy. Great picks for |
| is made up of disposable diapers held together in a | | | | a unisex baby gift cake are Winnie the Pooh, Dr. |
| circle by ribbons, blankets and burp cloths. The tiers are | | | | Seuss and Baby Einstein. Cakes can also be designed |
| then stacked on top of each other to make a 1, 2, 3 or | | | | using a classic theme such as "It's a Boy" or "It's a Girl." |
| 4 tier cake. The designer adds wonderful and useful | | | | Storks are popular, too. You will even find twins diaper |
| baby items to decorate the layers of the cake. A one | | | | cakes. Shopping online will make gift giving easy as |
| tier diaper cake is around 8-12 inches tall. A two tier is | | | | most physical stores do not sell them. Have your gift |
| 14-16 inches tall. A three tier is 16-20 inches tall. The | | | | shipped right to the expectant parents. Some online |
| grandest size is the four tier at over 20 inches tall. The | | | | stores may include your gift message for free. This is |
| most popular size is the three tier and you will find the | | | | handy if you live in different cities. |
| most designs in this size. Most diaper cakes will arrive | | | | Being a diaper cake designer would be a fun job! But |
| wrapped in cellophane and tied with a bow. This | | | | since most of us are not that crafty, let these creative |
| wrapping adds even more height to your gift. | | | | people combine booties, stuffed animals, toys, books, |
| Price will often dictate what cake you buy. A one tier | | | | pacifiers, bottles, bibs, washcloths, rattles and bodysuits |
| diaper cake averages $50 to $70. The most popular | | | | into a fantastic looking baby gift. Their talent helps you |
| three tier will cost anywhere from $65 to $130. The | | | | give a gift that will leave a lasting impression on the |
| three tier is a good gift from a group of co-workers or | | | | new parents. |
| friends. The more contributions you collect the bigger | | | | |