| Most people have probably seen or heard of a nappy | | | | supermarket as a first stop - Sainsbury's, Tesco's and |
| cake (or diaper cake as they are called in the US), | | | | Asda all have their own brand clothing which is really |
| but many may have been put off buying one as | | | | good quality and they bring in new designs and styles |
| they can cost some serious cash! This article gives | | | | continually throughout the season. Often these same |
| some helpful tips for making a nappy cake yourself | | | | supermarkets will also run regular baby events where |
| without breaking the bank. | | | | you can pick up bulk packs of nappies and toiletries |
| This article assumes that you know the basics for | | | | for a bargain price. They also often have a limited |
| making a nappy cake yourself. They are not difficult | | | | selection of baby blankets & muslins - perfect for |
| and you don't have to be an expert crafter to make | | | | wrapping around the nappy tiers for a neater look - |
| a half-decent one. However, if you really are an | | | | plus comforter toys & baby rattles which make |
| absolute beginner there are many articles and videos | | | | fantastic cake toppers. If you are a regular at a |
| on the internet that will show you step by step how | | | | particular supermarket don't forget about your |
| to make one. | | | | reward points - for example Tesco clubcard points |
| The cheapest version of the nappy cake is one | | | | really add up when you are doing your weekly shop |
| which really is exactly 'what it says on the tin' - tiers | | | | so save them and use them for your nappy cake |
| of nappies to look like a cake. All you'd need to | | | | purchases. |
| spend out for with this version is the nappies, some | | | | Another great place for a bargain is Primark. You |
| ribbon & a little bow for the top. Plenty of 99p shops | | | | would be seriously hard pushed to find baby clothing |
| or cheap house ware shops like Wilkinson's will stock | | | | at a cheaper price than this. Buy bodysuits, sleepsuits |
| ribbon and if you know the gender of the baby then | | | | & baby socks in packs and you can easily get a |
| go for a co-ordinating colour. Wide ribbon looks really | | | | whole outfit for baby for under a tenner. |
| nice around each tier of the cake. Those same shops | | | | Try to think creatively with the items that you have, |
| will often also sell a variety of artificial flowers which | | | | for example if you've bought some baby socks, |
| can look really nice - use something like a gerbera or | | | | instead of just putting them inside the cake between |
| other large flower head, on the top of the cake and | | | | the nappies why not roll them up like little rosebuds |
| stuck to the ribbon at the front of each tier. Again, | | | | and then pop the ends into the top of the cake to |
| you can co-ordinate the colour of the flowers to the | | | | look like a little bouquet? Or if you've bought a pack |
| gender of the baby, or keep to creams & other | | | | of muslin squares and have some left over after |
| neutrals if the gender is not known. These shops | | | | wrapping the nappy tiers, why not fold them |
| often also sell bath products really cheaply so stock | | | | concertina style and lay them around the gaps |
| up on bottles of body washes & shampoos as these | | | | between the tiers to look like icing? |
| make fantastic 'anchors' in the middle of the tiers of | | | | Nappy cake making needn't cost a fortune so next |
| nappies to help hold the tiers together. | | | | time you need a gift for a baby shower have a go |
| If you want to put more items in your cake then | | | | at making one yourself. You'll be surprised how a few |
| these days there are so many places to buy low | | | | inexpensive items used creatively can make a |
| cost clothing, toiletries and other baby gifts that you'll | | | | seriously impressive gift. |
| be spoilt for choice. Try looking in your local | | | | |