Although a diaper cake is not made of sugar and spice, it is made with everything nice!  You won't need an oven or a mixing bowl to make one, and as far as calories are concerned, there are none!

The main ingredient of these popular baby shower centerpieces is actually diapers, either disposable or cloth.  Instead of frosting, the cake is decked out with rattles, bows, socks, and toys for the little bundle of joy.

A diaper cake is sure to elicit ooh's and aah's from anyone who sees it.  However, this gift is also a practical one too.  After the little one arrives, the new parents can disassemble it and use the "ingredients" of the cake to take care of the needs of their new baby.

If you are the crafty type, a diaper cake should be easy to make.  We have included instructions on our site showing exactly how to make them.  However, if you are afraid that you lack the skills or simply don't have the time, these crafty creations can also be purchased.

Diaper cake concoctions come in all shapes and sizes, from simple one tier designs to towering three and four tier showpieces.  Depending on the embellishments used on the cake, they can cost anywhere from twenty dollars to a couple hundred dollars.  They can even be formed to look like baby buggies and tricycles.

This practical but pleasing gift for expectant parents is sure to be the hit of any baby shower.

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