Nappy Cake Instructions And Patterns
You can make a unique and memorable gift for any baby shower by reading these simple to follow nappy cake instructions. Nappy, or diaper, cakes are hit gifts for expectant mums, and provide the new parents with a ready supply of nappies for their new little arrival.
You should prepare to spend between one and two hours assembling your nappies into a cake display. The most tedious part of the process is rolling the diapers into individual logs and securing them with rubber bands. For a standard cake pattern you will need to use between sixty and seventy five diapers. These can be all newborn sized or they can vary in size. If you use more than one size diaper, you should use the largest on the bottom and the smallest on the top layer to keep proper form.
After rolling the nappies into logs, you can assemble them into a simple circular pattern onto one, two, or three pedestal layers. Many people find it helpful to secure each layer with a large band or tied string so that it does not shift during decorating. Using a tube or pole to secure the center is also a helpful tip.
Decorating your assembled cake is where all the magic happens. You may choose to stick with a particular theme for your gift, or decorate according to the gender of the baby. Decorating tips can vary by pattern but most can be used on any cake and are subject only to the creative whims of the gift giver.
Baby socks rolled into roses, baby towels or cloths, ribbon, and bottles are all excellent pieces to add to your gift. Pacifiers or rattle toys can also be added for useful and decorative additions. If you choose, you may stick with one theme such as a bath time or bed time to keep your gifts centered toward one need allowing others to bring pretty clothes or fancy blankets.
Many people wrap their decorated nappy cakes in layers of sheer fabric such as tulle to create the finished look of a wrapped gift. Securing the wrapping fabric is necessary to keep it properly together. Fabric can look messy if it is not tied and secured properly. You may use pins or hot glue to create this look, but take caution not to damage any of the nappies as they are to be used by the new parents and their bundle of joy.
Additional steps you may wish to take for your nappy cake have to do with how much you would like to add into the gift. If the gender of the baby is undetermined, you may wish to go with a neutral theme such as rubber ducky or zoo animals. Ducky cakes can include bath themed gifts and decorations, while zoo animals may include nursery layette items tucked into the cakes layers.
Once you have completed assembling all of your pieces and your theme is well established, curling some ribbon or placing some lace around spots needing coverage can help with your presentation. Remember that you are providing a centerpiece as well as a useful gift. These easy to follow nappy cake instructions will make your cake a hit.
