Looking for a fun idea for a baby shower or nesting party? Enter the diaper bouquet!
You have probably seen diaper cakes many times and the diaper bouquet is the new twist on this fun way to give a gift to parents-to-be.
Read on for the full instructions on making your own diaper cake plus tips and tricks for making your gift amazing.
What is a Diaper Bouquet?
A diaper bouquet is a creative and fun baby shower gift that combines the useful gift of diapers with the look of a beautiful floral arrangement.
Instead of flowers, each “bloom” is made from a rolled diaper, with baby essentials like socks, washcloths, or bibs added in.
It makes a stunning centerpiece for a baby shower and a useful gift for new parents!
If you want to try your hand at a fun diaper bouquet, here’s what you need:
- 20–30 diapers (size 1 or 2)
- Wooden skewers or dowels
- Rubber bands
- Floral tape
- Baby socks, washcloths, mittens, bibs etc
- Tissue Paper
- A vase or box for the base
- Ribbon
- Fake flowers in colors that match your scheme
- Hot glue gun (optional)
What Size Diapers are best?
Size 1 or 2 are the best sizes to get as they will wrap into a flower easily and be used by the new baby. Newborn diapers are sometimes too small even for new babies so best to skip them.
Are the diapers usable afterwards?
Absolutely! Use clean hands when assembling and avoid gluing anything directly to the diapers to make sure they can be used.
Approximate Budget for Making a Diaper Bouquet
Creating a diaper bouquet is affordable and customizable based on your budget.
Here’s a general cost breakdown:
- Diapers (30 count): $10–$15
- Wooden skewers/dowels: $2–$5
- Rubber bands & floral tape: $3–$5
- Tissue paper/cellophane: $3–$5
- Container (vase, pot, basket): $5–$10
- Ribbon & decorative fillers: $3–$5
- Optional add-ons (socks, toys, washcloths): $5–$15
Estimated total: $25–$50 depending on the size of your bouquet and the embellishments you choose.
How To Make A Diaper Bouquet
Roll the Diapers:
Tightly roll each diaper/ washcloth from the waistband down and secure with a rubber band in the center.
You can use a dab of glue here if needed but it is better if you don’t as it can make the diapers unusable.
Add Skewers:
Insert a skewer or dowel into each rolled diaper to act as the stem. Secure with floral tape if needed.
Wrap “Blooms”:
Here you have some options – you can wrap a piece of colored tissue paper around each diaper to resemble flower petals and tape it in place.
Or you can make mini flowers out of tissue paper or use fake flowers if you are not feeling super crafty.
Assemble the Bouquet:
Arrange the skewered diapers in your container, adjusting height and placement for a full look.
Add Embellishments:
Fill in gaps with fake flowers like baby’s breath or tissue paper.
Decorate:
Tie a ribbon around the container. If the vase you are using is see-through, I recommend covering it with wrapping paper of a baby-themed material.
Tips for a great diaper bouquet
Stick to a color scheme to match the baby shower theme if you know it.
Use a foam block inside the container – it will make creating the arrangement much easier.
Choose unscented, plain white diapers and use the washcloths and bibs to add pops of color.