Rules to Remember

1. I will list an approximate number of diapers for each tier because it isn't always the same per cake or tier.  Use whatever works for your cake!  If the tier is full and round enough, don't worry about adding more and vice versa. Also, some diaper brands are thicker than others, so that may change the number.

2. Be careful not to get hot glue on the diapers as this may ruin them.

3. There are no rules!  If you want to do these steps in a different order or way, go for it!  It's laid back here and there is no official way to make a diaper cake-I'm only showing you my system.  I have marked some items *optional because they are not necessary, but add embellishment. You can choose to do them or not your first time around.

4. You can click on each photo to enlarge.

5. Words in pink have links to more information.

6. The first tutorial may look long because it is filled with a lot of information.  I did not want to skip any important information your first time around.  The other tutorials in this blog will list the steps in a much simpler format that will be great for your second time around and beyond.  I have also provided a "Quick Steps" post that lists all tutorials in a very simple list.

Supplies Needed for a Simple and Elegant Diaper Cake

• approximately 60 size 1 diapers (you can use other sizes as well, but this size looks the most appealing) of any brand (some brands are thicker than others)
• one 10" round cake board (can be found at any craft store or Wal-Mart in cake decorating section)
• rubber bands (as many as diapers used)
• hot glue gun
• extra hot glue refills
• one 14" dowel rod
• one roll of packing/shipping tape (I like this tape because it isn't too sticky and it's wide)
• one pair of tape cutting scissors (or other tape cutting device-I use old scissors to cut tape and sharp ones to cut ribbon)
• one pair of ribbon cutting scissors (nice, sharp ones to cut clean lines and curl ribbon)
• wide ribbon (around 1.5" or so)
• thin ribbon* (around .5" or so)
• curling ribbon (as many as you'd like, in matching colors, the best deals I've seen are at Hobby Lobby and Dollar Tree)
• one flower topper (I like big ones that have wire on bottom) or other topper
• one 24" w x 30" h cellophane bag* (any color, I use clear in this tutorial)
• one yard lace* (any kind you like, it is to skirt bottom of cake)

*optional

For more information and details on supplies, see Supply Notes.

Supplies Needed for a Custom Theme Diaper Cake

The supplies you will need:

• approximately 46 size 1 diapers
  
• one 10" round cake board
• rubber bands
• hot glue gun
• extra hot glue refills
• one roll of packing/shipping tape
• one pair of tape cutting scissors
• one pair of ribbon cutting scissors
• wide ribbon (around 1.5" or so)
• thin ribbon* (around .5" or so)
• curling ribbon (as many as you'd like that match)
• one topper (stuffed animals or toys are good)
• one 24" w x 30" h cellophane bag*
• one baby flannel receiving blanket
• one bottle brush (it's easier  to stuff a toy or stuffed animal on top with a bottle brush)
• baby supplies (as many as you'd like) 

*optional

For more details and information on each supply see Supply Notes.

Supplies Needed for a Diaper Cupcake

Supplies you will need are:

• 10-12 diapers
  
• wide ribbon (around 1.5" or so)
  
• thin ribbon * (around .5" or so)
  
• curling ribbon
  
• flower buds*
  
• packing/shipping tape
  
• rubber bands
• hot glue gun
• ribbon cutting scissors
• tape cutting scissors (or other cutting device)
• baby supplies*
• topper (toy or stuffed animal)*

*optional

For more details and information on each supply see, Supply Notes.

Supplies for a Diaper Tool Belt

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 pacifier

• 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)

• one sample-sized baby powder

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.

Supplies Needed for a Mega Deluxe Diaper Cake

Supplies you'll need:

approximately 65 size 1 diapers

one 10" round cake board

rubber bands

hot glue gun

extra hot glue refills

one roll of packing/shipping tape

one pair of tape cutting scissors

one pair of ribbon cutting scissors

wide ribbon (around 1.5" or so)

thin ribbon* (around .5" or so)

curling ribbon (as many as you'd like that match)

one topper (stuffed animals or toys are good)

one 24" w x 30" h cellophane bag*

one bottle brush

baby supplies (as many as you'd like)

one 14" dowel rod

one yard lace

flower buds

*optional

Supplies needed for a Twin Custom Theme Diaper Cake

The supplies you will need:

• approximately 46 size 1 diapers
  
• one 10" round cake board
• rubber bands
• hot glue gun
• extra hot glue refills
• one roll of packing/shipping tape
• one pair of tape cutting scissors
• one pair of ribbon cutting scissors
• wide ribbon (around 1.5" or so)
• thin ribbon* (around .5" or so)
• curling ribbon (as many as you'd like that match)
• one topper (stuffed animals or toys are good)
• one 24" w x 30" h cellophane bag*
• one baby flannel receiving blanket
• one bottle brush (it's easier  to stuff a toy or stuffed animal on top with a bottle brush)
• baby supplies (as many as you'd like, two each) 

*optional