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Instructions for a Diaper Cake
Step 1 - The Supplies You'll Need to Get Started

By Donna Pilato, About.com

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Diaper Cake Supplies

Here are the supplies you will need to get started "baking" your diaper cake centerpiece:

  • Approximately 50 medium size disposable diapers. The cake I completed used 48 diapers, but since diaper brands vary in size, I'd keep a few extra on hand just in case. You can always give the extras to the mom-to-be.
  • A large platter on which to build the cake. I purchased a 16" disposable cardboard platter in the party store.
  • Approximately 70 feet of narrow ribbon for tying the rolled diapers (1 ft. per diaper), and tying together the tiers.
  • Approximately 8 feet of 1" wide ribbon for finishing the tiers.
  • One tall baby bottle.
  • Small candies to fill the baby bottle.
  • Adhesive tape.
  • Assorted baby necessities such as pacifiers, teething rings, combs, brushes, rattles, bibs, etc.
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