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Diaper Cake Theme Ideas

2008-07-14T16:32:00.001-07:00

In the world of diaper cakes there are the usual ones and the unusual ones. The themes and the generic creations. The Diaper Cake Depot has by far the largest selection of theme diaper cake creations on the internet.

Looking for the following themes?

Sport's diaper cake? We have it!
Noah's Ark diaper cake? You guessed it, we have it!
French Poodle diaper cake? Yes, we have it!
Ballerina diaper cake? We have this one too!
Firefighter diaper cake? Yep, you know it, we got it!

You get the picture right?

If by any chance (which I dought it) we don't have the theme you are looking for then you can try utilizing our custom diaper cake feature. Customize the cake to your liking, theme, color, and we'll create it for you! It's as easy as that. You can choose to have pink elephants and blue hearts and we'll try to accomodate it. Crazy about unicorns? We'll try that too. Want froggy and ducky together in one diaper cake, DONE! Just give us a little extra time and we'll accomodate your request.

Okay, so right about now, you are asking yourself, why The Diaper Cake Depot? Well, we are the largest and most reliable diaper cake producers on the world wide web. Have you ever ordered a diaper cake or any web product from a website and not received your product for weeks, maybe months at times? Well we are DIFFERENT. If we tell you it will be there in a week, it will be there in a week! Unless you hear from us otherwise, you will have your product quickly, conveniently and the item will be beautifully put together. Do you want more reasons to purchase from us? Well here they are: We are not a fly by night company, we are here to assist you. We have a customer service department that is here to answer YOUR questions, help YOU will YOUR order and even place the order FOR YOU over the phone if you wish. You won't call us and receive only voicemail greetings because we are not there.

The Diaper Cake Depot is by far the number one webstore with the most products at the lowest prices. Why purchase a diaper cake with rolled up diapers and a ribbon for $50.00 when you can receive dozens of diapers, blanks, burp cloths, teeshirts, bibs about 15 accessories for the same price or even a few bucks less. Compare us to our competition and you won't be sorry. We are sure you will decide with the leader in baby shower diaper cake gifts!

The Diaper Cake Depot.

Unique Baby Shower Favors

2008-06-24T06:01:00.001-07:00

If you truly want a great selection of wonderful shower favors then The Diaper Cake Depot is the place for you. Try the "World's Grate's Mom" Cheese Grater Baby Shower Favor!

Standing in front of a colorful backdrop, the cute, cardboard cutout of “mom” appears to have a “baby belly” that’s actually the white handle of the stainless-steel cheese grater, which features three hole sizes for fine and coarse grating. Also available are the "About to Hatch" Kitchen Timer Favor. The egg-shaped timer twists at the bottom to countdown any interval of time from one minute to 60 minutes. Another very clever idea by the Diaper Cake Depot.

If you are looking for something more traditional, then the "Baby's First Bottle" filled glass candle is for you.

The bottle has a removable pink or blue top that reveals a lightly floral scented candle in an elegant glass base.

Looking for something whimsical, try the "Bun in the Oven" scented candle favor. Inside the clear window of a cardboard “stove” sits a 2” x 1” diminutive honey bun candle, perfectly brown, with tempting, white “icing” slathered generously over the top. The pale-yellow stove has knobs, burners and lavender accents. Across the stove’s top panel, it reads “Bun in the Oven”, and just below the clear, oven window is “Honey Bun Scented Candle”. Truly unique!

The Diaper Cake Depot is your baby shower source for diaper cakes and more! Try shopping online today!

Gifts for Multiple Births

2008-06-16T06:28:00.000-07:00

Oh boy! You just came back from your monthly doctor visit (you know the first ultrasound-around 20 weeks) and the doctor looks at you and says, WOW, how many babies are you having? You and your husband look to each other in amazement and you both glance over to the doctor and say "ONE?" The doctor opens his/her eyes and says, Oh NO! your having TWO, Congratulations!

The first thought running through your head is OH MY GOD! I have the complete family, maybe it's a boy and a girl, how wonderful, will they look alike? identical perhaps, how much fun. Then reality sets in, double births, double diapers, double breast feeding (?-how does that happen), double formula, double baths, double meals, double clothing! I'll need my husband, mom, sister, brother, neighbor, I'll TRULY NEED the village to raise these children. Then you come to terms, and console yourself with, well it could be worse, I could have had three coming at the same time.

In terms if gift giving for multiples there are a few notable websites with many multiple birth gift ideas. The Diaper Cake Depot has a great diaper cake selection and a few in particular are created as gifts for twin/triplet births. The "Two Peas in a Pod" theme is a very popular for gift giving to mom's having twins or triplets. We also have stationary, and unique favors like the Twin Power Mint Tins.

Noah's Ark is also a very popular twin theme. The four tear diaper cake makes an excellent shower gift or table center piece.

Check out our partner sites for some interesting multiple gift ideas:

The Baby Shower Checklist

2008-06-08T11:51:00.000-07:00

To make sure that your Baby Shower event will be a success, consider the following DiaperCakeDepot.com checklist when planning your shower. We also offer some suggestions. Click on the links for our products. The below checklist will guarantee a memorable and unique baby shower. Feel free to bookmark this page and fill out as accomplished:

First Steps
Choose a diaper cake theme and set a budget for the shower.
Decide if you wish the party to be a surprise or not.
Find out if there is a family or cultural tradition for the mom-to-be.
Create the guest list.
Pick the party date, time and theme (think about how long do you wish the party to last)
Choose where the party will be hosted. (Decide if you require a formal or casual setting)
Order party supplies, decorations, party favors, activities , and prizes for games.

1 Month prior to your party
Send the invitations with an RSVP.
Decide what activities and games to play. You need to factor in the age group as well as the theme of the party.
Plan your menu. Is this event being catered or all of your friends chipping in?
Inform friends or relatives that they may be needed on the day of the party to assist on arrangements and decorations.

1 week before the party
Order the pastry of choice from a dependable bakery. If you are baking your own, bake the goods as close to the shower date as possible.
Follow-up on all catering needs. Make sure all the food is on schedule to be ready on the day of the event.
Write out the schedule of events as you envision the festivities to take place.

2-3 days before the party
Buy film, videotape, digital card and batteries for the many pictures you will be taking.
Get an exact guest count. Call those who haven't responded.
Rent the helium tank or decide if you are going to buy the balloons already filled.
Ask or appoint someone to record the gifts on the gift checklist to make things easier for the mom-to-be when she writes her thank you notes.

1 day before the party
Pick up or inflate the balloons.
Child-proof the party area.
Print any baby shower games that are printable, and organize your game supplies and prizes.
Prepare any food that can be made ahead of time.

Party day
Arrive early and set-up the baby sock bouquets and diaper cake centerpieces
Pick up the cake from the baker, or bake any goods that will be served.
Greet each guest at the door and let them know where the refreshments are.
Make the mother to be as comfortable as possible.
Introduce the activities and ceremonies as they begin, explain the rules for games, announce when the meal or gift opening begins.
Take plenty of pictures and videos to commemorate this special day.

You can find everything you need at The Diaper Cake Depot, shop online today!

Baby Sock Bouquet

2008-06-01T18:15:00.000-07:00

A look of mortified horror may bestow one’s face when the term diaper cake is introduced for the very first time. I agree the two words should never be combined together. Images of baby poo united with the heavenly sweet baked food may force the faint of heart to quiver in the fetal position for days on end.

Well, the diaper cake term lost its’ shock value and is accepted in everyday baby shower lingo. Just when you thought it was safe to ask a loved one about gifts she might have received for her baby shower. The Diaper Cake Depot has brewed up yet another stinky provoking thought, Baby Sock Bouquets.

I know what you are thinking, no, these aren’t junior’s gym sweat

socks marinated with flowers to take away that smell. In fact these are brand new baby Jeffries Socks craftily hand-rolled atop an artificial stem. Each sock is carefully rolled to resemble a rose bud. The bouquet is adorned with artificial babies breathe (not from a real baby), cellophane, and adorned with a bow. Each bouquet is scented with that brand new baby smell.

These flowers will not wither away. The socks are easily detached to keep the new baby’s footsies warm. Baby Sock Bouquets may be ordered in a combination of colors or sizes.

The bouquets are sold in dozens. Each bouquet is held in a reusable unbreakable vase. So, when the little tike gets to the age of running amok he/she can knock down the vase with no worries. You can even fend off intruders or provoke an unexpected spouse with it.

Either way, this is truly the gift that keeps on giving. Please stay tuned for new thought provoking baby gifts offered by The Diaper Cake Depot.

Diaper Cake-Make or Buy?

2008-05-27T07:54:00.000-07:00

Many of you have been wondering if it's worth your while to create your own diaper cake gift for a baby shower. The likelihood of your gift being a memorable one with a store bought vs. a make your own diaper cake is the same. The diaper cake itself is such a unique gift that you can't go wrong either way but there are a few benefits to both and I'll be pointing them out below.

+ of creating your own diaper cake:

more affordable.
if you have an artistic/creative side then the sky's the limit with what you can do.
customize to your own theme or match with nursery decor since many web stores don't offer customization.
make it as small or as big as you wish.
no potential damage during shipment.
add more accessories, toiletries, grooming items, toys, layette items, etc.,

+ of purchasing a diaper cake from an online store or boutique:

You don't need to invest your precious time creating something that you've never done before. It might take you hours or days to create something.
More professional look.
You might only be paying an additional $10.00 or $20.00 for a pro to create a diaper cake as stores usually get the same items you purchase at retail stores for a fraction of the cost.
Many store's can customize a cake for you as long as you provide them with the information, or pictures of what you want them to use.
Many baby shower online stores offer favors, party games, decorations in addition to beautiful theme diaper cakes.

You can really go over the top if you choose to create your own cake. Try adding different primary colors instead of pastels as it's more eye opening and catches one's eye. Also add the bigger bottles of baby lotion, baby wash and baby oil to your diaper cake to add more value to the cake. Try adding colored ribbon around your diaper cake for added beauty.

In terms of wrapping it up, try tulle instead of cellophane as it gives it a more high end, classic feel. A big colored bow is a must to complete the look. You can attach a baby poem or cake ingredients list to the ribbon for a more personal touch.

If you choose to purchase from a store then the options are limitless. Try personalizing your diaper cake, as seen here on this link: http://store.diapercakedepot.com/pe4tica.html, very popular alternative. They are also one of the few stores to offer customized diaper cake options: http://store.diapercakedepot.com/cudica.html. Prices for custom diaper cakes range from $42.00-$125.00. If you don't want to spend that much then they have more inexpensive diaper cake options here: http://store.diapercakedepot.com/babycakes.html.

As you can see giving the perfect gift doesn't have to be a tasking experience whether you have that creative side or not, the options are out there.

Baby Shower Gift Ideas

2008-04-04T07:24:00.000-07:00

We know we've been there before (at least us women) and we've tried to find the perfect baby shower gift. What I usually do is buy a gift from the registry and give an additional more personal gift, one the mother won't need to search in the baby shower notebook to be reminded of who gave it to her. I have come up with some unusual gifts in my life time and have been given a few too. By far, the best is a diaper cake. You roll disposable (or cloth diapers-going green lately) into circles, tie them with ribbon and decorate them to your liking. You can add upwards of 20 items baby accessories (toys, stuffed animals, rattles, wash cloths, shampoo, baby oil, etc.) and you have a unique, practical gift that the mom will surely remember YOU for.

If you are not crafty, then there are many websites out there selling these too, http://www.diapercakedepot.com/ is by far the best resource for those that need to purchase a diaper cake in a hurry. You can place your order online or over the phone.

Diaper Cake creations are very popular as gifts since the mother can use all the items on baby, nothing goes to waste.