This "diaper tool belt" is a great gag gift to give to a new daddy, sister, brother or grandparent! This is always a hit at baby showers and parties!
Here is what you need to make one:
- one canvas waist apron - I prefer the aprons with 3 pockets, I usually buy mine at Oriental Trading, but they also sell them at Hobby Lobby individually.
- printable iron-on paper - I use Avery's T-shirt Transfers. You can buy these at Wal-Mart.
- 2 clothes pins - I buy at Wal-Mart.
- one pair disposable latex gloves - I buy at Wal-Mart.
- one pair construction goggles - It's cheapest to buy these at dollar stores if they have them, if not, then Wal-Mart.
- one pack travel baby wipes - You can buy off brand wipes at a dollar store or name brand at Wal-Mart.
- one face mask - It's cheapest at a dollar store (sold in packs), if not then Wal-Mart.
- one disposable diaper pad - I buy at Wal-Mart. They sell Huggies brand or off brands.
- three diapers (any size, size newborn & 1 fit best in pockets)
NOTE: You can add or take away from any of these items. Again, no rules! Other items I've seen in these belts include anti-bacterial gel, tongs, baby lotions and diaper rash creams.
LET'S GET STARTED!!!
The first thing I do is heat up my iron.
The next thing I do is print my iron-ons. I create my images in Photoshop, but you can use any image software. I create two images, one with the "hazardous waste" image and the other "diaper tool belt" text, then I print it out on the transfer paper. I try to fit as many images on one page so I do not waste any precious space on the paper. REMEMBER TO WRITE ALL TEXT BACKWARDS.(MIRROR IMAGE)
After you print and cut out your iron-ons, it's time to iron them onto the apron! I iron out all of the wrinkles on the pockets before beginning and make sure the apron is cooled off before applying the iron-ons. Try to line up your iron-ons straight then press down firmly and start ironing.(follow iron-on directions) Don't be surprised if your first attempt fails. Mine surely did. You have to get used to doing this, especially since each iron is different. Wait until the iron-on is cool before you remove the backing-this will avoid any smearing of the ink.
When your iron-ons are cooled off and complete, it's time to stuff the apron! You can use any of the items I mentioned. You can replicate my tool belt if you'd like!
