Easy to make Safari Baby Diaper Cake

3 Tier Diaper Cake Supplies

• 1 Box Size 1 Diapers - 116 Diapers any brand
• 1 Package of Baby Wipes
• Ribbon
• Stuffed Animal or Lovie Animal for Cake Topper
• Themed embellishments for front of cake
• Rubber Bands ~ Large and small
• Glue Gun

Optional Supplies

• Baby Washcloth
• Bib
• Pinki
• Teether
• Bottle
• Socks
• Booties
• Grooming Kit ~ Nail Clippers, Syringe Bulb, Brush
• Sparkling Cider ~ Hide in the middle of the cake for parents

Diaper Cake Tutorial

Clear your work space and get your supplies ready so you can easily put this together. The bottom layer is the largest but uses the least amount of diapers. Shock I know! I like to hide a box of wipes in the middle for the unsuspecting new mom. You can never have enough wipes.

I used 29 diapers in the bottom layer with a package of wipes and places a few diapers on top of the the wipes as a filler to make the wipes level with the diapers.

Bottom Layer Baby Diaper Cake ~ Approximately 29 Diapers

• Place large rubber band around Wipe Package. If rubber band is thin, I like to use 2 rubber bands.
• Lay 10 diapers out flat overlapping each other then carefully take all 10 diapers and place around the long side of the wipes using the rubber band to hold into place
• Repeat: lay 10 diapers out flat overlapping each other and tuck on the opposite side around the wipes using the rubber band to hold into place.
• Use remaining diapers to tuck into circle filling in gaps.
• Place 3-5 diapers on top of wipes making cake level to diapers.
• Choose ribbon and measure around cake. Cut Ribbon 1 in larger than cake circumference. I like to use 2 ribbons and overlay the ribbons. They will be approximately 36 inches each.
• Wrap ribbon around cake and use a Glue Gun to secure closure in front. Make sure ribbon is pulled tight.
• Add Embellishment to cake front and secure using glue gun

Middle Layer Diaper Baby Cake ~ Approximately 50 Diapers

• Roll Diapers and secure with small rubber band. I like to use small hair rubber bands. They work perfectly.
• To Roll Diapers start at the open end and roll to the bottom of the diaper. It will give you a nice clean roll.
• Once all diapers are rolled take 9-12 and put a large Rubber Band around. Then begin tucking rolled diapers creating a larger circle until all diapers are used and packed tightly.
• Choose ribbon and measure around cake. Cut Ribbon 1 in larger than cake circumference. I used a single wide ribbon for the middle layer.
• Wrap ribbon around cake and use a Glue Gun to secure closure in front. Make sure ribbon is pulled tight.
• Add Embellishment to cake front and secure using glue gun
• Optional ~ This is a perfect place to roll up wash cloths and tuck in cake or small bottles of lotion, or even tiny baby socks. It's a fun surprise for the Baby Mama to find!

Top Layer Diaper Baby Cake ~ Approximately 32 Diapers

• Lay 10 diapers out flat overlapping each other then carefully take all 10 diapers and place around. This will create a half circle.
• Duplicate this by laying 10 diapers out flat, overlapping each other and carefully take diapers and add to opposite side of grouped diapers and secure in rubber band.
• Add 5+ more diapers to fill in gaps leaving an empty circle in the middle of the diapers.
• Lay out remaining diapers flat and overlapping and roll up. Place roll in the middle of your diaper circle to fill in the hole.
• Choose ribbon and measure around cake. Cut Ribbon 1 in larger than cake circumference. I used 2 coordinating ribbons for top layer
• Wrap ribbons around cake and use a Glue Gun to secure closure in front. Make sure ribbon is pulled tight.
• Add Embellishment to cake front and secure using glue gun

Assemble Baby Diaper Cake

Assembling the 3 tiers is easy and can be done in a number of ways. I used an empty paper towel roll and made a place for it in the middle and top tier to keep these two together. It's hidden nicely in the cake.

You can also hide a bottle of Sparkling Apple Cider for the parents if you wish too. Super fun idea.

I placed the cake on a 12in cardboard round cake cutout. I found this at Walmart on the Cake Decorating Isle by the Party Supplies. They were inexpensive.

Diaper Cake Top

For my Safari Diaper Cake I choose a Giraffe Lovie. You could also use a stuffed animal placed on top. Use something fun and memorial that the baby will love or can be used in the Nursery for the mom. Practical is best!