One of the hottest baby shower trends is gifting and decorating with creative diaper gifts — like diaper cakes and other fun designs. Diaper showers, where guests bring only diaper-related gifts, are also gaining popularity as a practical alternative to traditional baby showers. After all, few gifts are more useful for new parents. For an even smarter approach, ask guests to include a variety of diaper sizes so the gift lasts for months.
Whether you’re looking to DIY or buy, here are 12 creative baby shower diaper gift ideas that can be customized to suit the parents-to-be.
Ideas for diaper cakes
1. Basic square diaper cake
This easy tutorial from Thom’s Crafts and Treats will get you started if you want to DIY your own three-layer diaper cake for an upcoming baby celebration. These are great looking!
2. DIY Doily diaper cake
This diaper cake wrapped in paper doilies from Delia Creates is simple and delicate for an extra-special baby shower or gift.
3. Floral diaper cake
Here’s more elegant DIY diaper cake inspiration. Try decorating with succulents, flowers and greenery and securing it with wide ribbon. This is giving centerpiece vibes!
4. Heart-topped diaper cake
This no-nonsense diaper cake is pulled together with a mix of pretty satin and wide burlap ribbon. A heart-shaped wooden picture frame makes the perfect cake topper — and one that will be definitely be put to good use by new parents.
Where to buy: Heart-Shaped Handmade Wooden Photo Frame (Bluebell Art and Wood/Etsy, $23)
5. “Here comes the son” diaper cake
This is such a creative diaper cake for any parent welcoming a baby boy. Absolutely adorable.
Where to buy: Here Comes the Son Baby Shower Diaper Cake (Baby Blossom Company/Etsy, $90)
6. Owl diaper cake
Follow this owl diaper cake tutorial from Crafting Cheerfully for the perfect addition to any woodland creature-themed baby shower. (Or just for any owl lover!)
More diaper gift ideas and designs
7. Sleeping baby
Decorate any baby shower with a cute sleeping diaper baby, easily made gender-neutral.
Where to buy: Sleeping Baby Diaper Design (BabyBinkz/Etsy, $50)
8. R2-D2 diaper decor
If you’re a Star Wars enthusiast and want the force to be with your child, this R2-D2 diaper cake is out of this world and easy to make yourself.
Where to buy: Diaper Droids (instructions) (DiaperZooDesigns/Etsy, $4)
9. Diaper wreath
This diaper wreath can serve double duty as a decorative backdrop for the baby shower, as well as a practical take-home gift for the parent(s)-to-be. Choose from an “It’s a Girl!” or “It’s a Boy!” tag or a gender-neutral “Welcome Baby” tag.
Where to buy: Diaper Wreath (BabyByBritt/Etsy, $50)
10. Diaper guitar
For the rock n’ roll baby, a diaper guitar gift is a must-have item at a baby shower. Comes with a baby bodysuit and your choice of diapers.
Where to buy: Guitar Diaper Cake (Diaper MakeOvers/Etsy, $84+)
11. Diaper sock baby
These diaper sock babies are great as table centerpieces or just as general decor around the baby shower.
Where to buy: Diaper Sock Baby (Ms Carla’s BabyCakes/Etsy, $7 for one)
12. Diaper carriage and diaper babies
This DIY diaper baby carriage from Callie May is a really cute way to incorporate diaper babies into a larger diaper display. Way too much cuteness.
