Diaper cakes are adorable, unique centerpiece that can be used for months by mom and baby. New parents can always use diapers, so diaper cakes are always a welcomed baby shower gift. These charming, one of a kind cakes are available in various sizes and can be found in a number of different colors and themes.

Diaper cakes, as the name implies, are made of the most needed items for new parents, newborn baby diapers. These cakes are a creative and delightful way to give parents the items they need most. Though it is designed like a traditional tiered cake, these baby shower cakes are not edible! The entire cake is full of useful little treats for the new baby. Besides a number of diapers, diaper cakes typically include soft blankets, useful burp cloths, and many other small items commonly selected as baby shower gifts.

Simple, one tier diaper cakes are very affordable and make astounding baby shower gifts that are sure to please. Small cakes are made up of over fifteen disposable diapers and are most commonly found in baby girl pink, baby boy blue, or a colorful pastel design for either boys or girls. Two tiered cakes contain more than twenty-five diapers and even more useful baby items.

Standard diaper cakes can also be found in a three tier design with at least thirty diapers and an average of fifteen to twenty other items like pacifiers, rattles, grooming accessories, and more. Four tier diaper cakes contain over fifty disposable diapers and may include wardrobe items, stuffed toys, and more than twenty small baby accessories.

For an even more unique baby shower gift, choose a themed diaper cake. If the new parents have already selected a nursery motif for their bundle of joy, look for a baby shower diaper cake to fit the design. From common nursery characters like Winnie the Pooh to sports related baseball themes, you are sure to find the perfect design. Like standard diaper cakes, themed cakes are available in several sizes and include a number of disposable diapers. The other baby items that fill a themed diaper cake are all designed to match the theme, making nursery decorating a breeze.

Diaper cakes can also be customized and personalized for the most endearing baby gift a new parent can receive. Select diaper cakes that are color coordinated with baby’s nursery or a seasonal themed cake for moms who will deliver around holiday times. Some diaper cakes are even designed specifically for multiples with two or three of everything! Add a special touch to your shower gift by choosing to personalize your diaper cake. Baby’s new name can be sweetly embroidered across a bib or blanket and displayed on the cake for a gift that will be cherished for years.

Selecting a present for a new mom or dad can be a challenging task. Baby showers are a great way to help support a new mother with her new baby.  Here are some good gift ideas for baby showers:

1) Diapers – Diapers are a popular gift for baby showers. Every new mother will need plenty of diapers for her new baby and this is a very safe gift to get if you do not have any other ideas or don’t know what other people are getting.

2) Personalized Blanket – A personalized blanket is a nice gift for a new baby. Having the name on the blanket gives it a personal touch and makes it a great keepsake even after the baby outgrows it.

3) Stuffed Animals – A new baby needs plenty of toys to stay entertained. Stuffed animals are always a favorite among newborns. A teddy bear is the most traditional gift, but other stuffed animals are also acceptable gifts.

4) Baby Gift Baskets – Baby gift baskets can contain a wide variety of baby supplies in them, including baby wipes, diapers, clothes, and just about anything else that can fit. Gift baskets can also be tailored to the new mother as a token of appreciation. Such gifts can include gourmet foods, candles, and other decorative keepsakes.

5) Baby Clothes – A new baby can never have too many clothes. Clothes can come in a variety of styles and may include hats, booties, and other accessories.

6) Baby Accessories – New babies require many accessories. Baby bibs are popular as well as blankets. Other ideas include baby bottles, pacifiers, and high chairs.

7) Shirts for Mom and Dad – T-shirts can be a nice gift for new moms and dads. Some common sayings on these shirts are “New Mommy” or “New Daddy”. Some shirts also say “Mom to Be” or “Dad to Be” as a way to let everyone know that a new child is on the way.

Keepsakes – Various keepsakes will also make nice presents at a baby shower. Baby picture frames can hold pictures of the new baby or family for years to come. Other keepsakes include figurines and decorative candles.

Planning a baby shower can be a challenging but fun task. Here are some great baby shower ideas for your special party.

Party Food

First, you must decide on what types of baby shower food you will have for your guests. Food is an excellent idea for a centerpiece as well. One great idea for party food is baby shower cakes. These cakes can include a variety of flavors, including ice cream cakes and cheesecakes.

There are so many other baby shower recipes that you can use. Mostly people will always appreciate good food, but you can also use blue and pink themes to create the mood. Shaping your food into rubber duck or teddy bear shapes is another great idea.

Candy and snacks are also nice to have on the table. One favorite idea is to get regular chocolate bars and decorate them with baby shower candy wrappers. These will make a tasty treat for all of your guests.

Party Themes

Try to think of some possible baby shower themes if you like. Any baby related items like bottles, diapers, and pacifiers are good ideas. Also storks and angels are great symbolic themes.

Decorating

Baby shower crafts can be made if you are an artistic person. Perhaps the most popular craft idea is a baby shower diaper cake. These “cakes” are made of diapers, towels, and other useful baby items. They are not really cakes, but look like them and make a great centerpiece.

Homemade baby shower favors are another nice touch if you are a crafty person. Candles, soaps, and ceramic figurines are just a few ideas for favors for your guests. Some more nice baby shower favors to make are cookies and bath salts.

If you are a good writer, then you can create your own baby shower poems. These poems can be used for many purposes including decorations and favors. These poems are also great ideas for baby shower invitation wording. If you are not much of a writer, you can still create shorter baby shower verses that can be used.

Games and Entertainment

Finally, you will want some good baby shower game ideas. Games can include something simple like guessing the number or mini pacifiers in the bottle or variations of other games, like baby bingo. To make it even more fun, include some baby shower prizes for the winner.

Baby showers are a great distraction for mothers to be, while they wait in anticipation for their brand new little bundle of joy. For those arranging the party, it can be a lot of fun setting up beautifully themed baby shower decorations and preparing the seating and side dishes, along with the most important part – the gift table.

While all of the preparation is going on, the guests are just as busy. Guests have their own little mission and that is to compete with all of the other guests to find the mom and baby-to-be the coolest, most unique baby shower gifts. Gone are the days when a few diapers, bibs, bonnets and booties were considered to be an ample gift. Although these are useful baby gifts, they are lacking in fun, uniqueness and will quickly be forgotten by the mother to be when her bundle of joy comes into the world. So how does a guest make sure that their baby shower gifts are both remembered and treasured? By making sure that the baby gift is useful, unique and can be used long after the baby has been born; a gift that will stand the test of time.

Personalized photo albums, wall prints that can hold the new born birth certificate or even personalized treasure boxes are great examples of new baby gifts that will keep on giving long after the diapers and booties have gone or are lost. You may notice that all of the above baby shower gifts have one thing in common – they are personalized.

Cool baby shower gifts are those that look as though a lot of thought has gone into them which show that you really care. When choosing baby shower gifts that are unique, useful, personalized and absolutely cool, your imagination really is the limit. So don’t just look for traditional, every day, run-of-the-mill newborn baby gifts that everyone else will be purchasing and bringing along to the party. If outrageous baby gifts like diamond set pacifiers aren’t your cup of tea, then why not consider getting a beautifully packaged personalized baby gift basket, overflowing with an array of different things for the baby.

Most importantly, remember to include a great greeting card, oftentimes, baby shower cards, along with newborn and birthday cards, are kept as keep sakes. Make your card funny, personal or what ever really describes the relationship with the new baby and mom to be. Baby showers are supposed to be fun, so enjoy yourself.

A non-alcoholic mojito that tastes just as minty and refreshing as the original.

Note: Mint and Ginger are soothing and help with nausea, so this is a great drink for any mama who may be experiencing morning sickness.

A unique giftidea for a babyshower: 

You can name a star after the baby, get listed in the Online Star Register and you will receive a fully personalised, theme-based (babypink or babyblue) giftpack.

For de babygirl: http://osr.org/en-us/gift-for/birth-girl/ 
For the babyboy: http://osr.org/en-us/gift-for/birth-boy/

My sister-in-law, Johanna, made the most adorable Valentine’s for her son’s class. These felt monkey finger puppets come complete with heart shaped faces, belly buttons and tails! They are just so stinkin’ cute and I had to share! Happy Valentine’s Day everyone and have a great weekend! xoxo

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Wishing I was three again! I would totally rock this pint sized chopper designed by Felix Götze for his son.

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I love this Elephant Party mobile by Flensted made only with circles and parts of circles. Available through Velocity Art and Design.

The kid in me is thrilled to see the latest edition of clothbound classics from Penguin featuring some of my all time childhood favorites. Sold separately but really, who could resist the complete set? Covered in colorful fabrics and embossed with coordinating illustrations, they certainly add a little extra delight to wonderful classic stories. Available at Anthropologie.

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