Whoever invented the tradition of the baby shower held for an expecting mother had a great idea. It is a fun way to ensure the mother-to-be gets plenty of useful items needed for the care of a baby. However, sometimes it seems like baby shower themes have been used for centuries without change, and quite frankly, they get a little tired looking. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to liven up the shower decorations and the shower gifts with diaper cakes.
In case you are not familiar with a diaper cake, then you are in for a delightful surprise. It is a “cake” made of diapers that are carefully rolled and folded and held together in some fashion in the shape of a one-tier or two-tier cake. The cake is then decorated with various items including satin ribbons and silk flowers. Sometimes the diapers are encased in decorative tulle or wrapped in a personalized baby blanket and sometimes that are simply held together in a bundle with a wide ribbon. Either way the finished product is a beautiful reproduction of a cake but without the calories.
Matching Styles to Set the Tone
The diaper cake can be a simple one-tier design or a towering three-tier design. The styles can vary considerably, meaning they can match the shower decorating scheme. For example, a luxury plain white multi-tier diaper cake decorated with elaborate satin ribbons and silk flowers will fit nicely with an elegantly appointed semi-formal baby shower.
On the other hand, a three-tier themed diaper cake will match a fun loving baby shower decorating style. For example, a diaper cake with a farm theme is constructed with dozens of disposable diapers and then decorated with a cow bib and plush farm animal toys. There are a wide range of themes that include the adorable Winnie the Pooh and puppies, in addition to girl and boy specific themes. White diaper cakes decorated with pink or blue ribbons and pink or blue toys make a wonderful gift that is both practical and fun at the same time.
Diaper cakes are decorated with much more than ribbons and flowers. They can be loaded with baby items like a rattle, pacifier, baby fork and spoon set, lotion, shampoo, bib, burp cloths, and a variety of plush toys. In fact, the diaper cake is multiple gifts in one.
Refreshing Change from Traditional
Diaper cakes can be used as table centerpieces. The cakes can replace the paper fold-out storks and baby carriages that have adorned shower tables for so long. The diaper cake is modern looking and makes a far better addition to a table than cardboard and tissue paper decorations. It can be placed on the food table or the gift table and stands tall and proud as a shower gift. There is nothing old-fashioned or outdated about a diaper cake, which makes it a refreshing change from the typical shower decorations.
Having a baby is an exciting event and the shower decorations should reflect the joy and anticipation. A diaper cake lovingly decorated with ribbons, flowers, toys and essential baby care items is beautiful to look at, fun to decorate with, and exciting to receive. In other words, it is the perfect baby shower addition.
