Sugar Plum Baby Boutique makes diaper cakes that rival any on the market, and their new line of “Flavored Delights” is no exception.  I was particularly delighted by the Grape Souffle Cake, which is made in gorgeous purples and pinks. The cake is made from 30 Size 1 disposable diapers, and is trimmed with a receiving blanket, a onesie, a bib, a pair of soft shoes, two pairs each of scratch mittens and socks, a wash cloth, a hairband, and two Johnson & Johnson baby care products.  Everything is beautifully put together and topped off with jeweled butterflies and silk flowers.  You will definitely delight any mother-to-be when you give this extravagant gift.

You can purchase this diaper cake for $89.99 at sugarplumbabyboutique.com.  You can add a silver palted dumbell rattle for an additional $14.99.

Diaper cakes are all the rage these days for baby showers, and there are tons of fun designs on the market to choose from.  If you like the idea of a diaper cake, but want to make sure that you are making an environmentally-friendly choice, you might want to check out the cakes available at growinstyle.com.  What is great about these diaper cakes is that they have all the appeal of other popular cakes, but they are made completely from eco-friendly components.

The Sophie the Giraffe Cake is made of approximately 70 Earth-friendly diapers.  You have a choice between Seventh Generation or Baby NatureCare.  The cake also includes an organic onesie, an organic burp cloth, and organis receiving blanket, and a reversible organic blanket.  Finally, the set is finished off with some truly great treats–a Sophie the Giraffe teething toy (a classic European toy receiving a lot of positive press these days), an adorable Chan Pie Gnon teething toy from the same maker, a Natursutten natural rubber pacifier, a handmade dragonfly clip, and a 2.6 oz tube of Weleda Calendula baby cream, a product I myself swear by for diapering a new baby.

Any new parent will be delighted with this attractive, practical, and all-around eco-friendly gift.  You can purchase one for $140 at growinstyle.com, or check out the other great cakes available on the site.  There is one to fit any budget.

Do you like the idea of a diaper cake, but not the traditional style of most cakes available?  Then you may want to check out this fun Sushi Diaper Cake by Jen Kalea.  The cake includes a handmade blanket, 10-14 Pampers size 1 diapers, a Ty brand stuffed fish toy that is safe for all ages, three onesies (or alternately one outfit), two acrylic and bamboo soba noodle plates, chopsticks, and decorative “garnishes.”

This cake is definitely a departure from traditional cakes, and it would no doubt be a hit at any shower.  If this edgy sushi theme suits your style, you can purchase one for $119.95 at thesillywagon.com.  You have your choice of girl, boy, or gender neutral clothing.

Of course these would make a lovely gift for a baby shower but I was just thinking that if you have the task of arranging the shower, these little gift bags would make a charming display on Mother’s table. You can even use the “nap” theme as the theme for the whole shower: soothing lavender creams and scents party favors, etc.

The last shower I helped with decorating I put together my own diaper cakes as centerpieces. And I had fun making them and you can also purchase many beautiful styles online, but these My First Nap gift bags would really be different.

They’re also available to be monogrammed which would make them even more special. Each gift bag contains a classic microfleece blanket, a picture frame, a chamois stuffed critter toy and a chamoise critter rattle. Price: $59.00 at potterybarnkids.com.

If you’ve been on the look-out for the perfect baby shower gift, look no more! Bloomer’s diaper cakes are the perfect gift for any expecting mom. Fun and practical, these diaper cakes are made from disposable diapers in the shape of a cake and decorated with flowers and pretty ribbon that is sure to get some people thinking it’s the real thing!

As a mom I can tell you that if there’s one thing that you’ll always need more of it’s diapers, but a lot of people think that giving them as a gift is boring. Now you can go ahead and feel great about giving a practical gift with a touch of style! These adorable little cakes go for around $76; check them out at lalaling.com.

Check out Greta’s review of Bloomer’s Diaper Cakes from last month.

I rarely run into diaper cakes that aren’t made up of disposable diapers. There’s nothing wrong with that, of course, but we use a majority of cloth in our house. They’re kind to the environment, soft on baby’s bottom, and cute to boot! Complete with 18 100% Cotton Prefold diapers, 4 diaper pins, a little something for mama, and a plush friend topping the ribbon-wrapped affair, this diaper cake is a pretty alternative to other popular shower cakes on the market. Though any mommy receiving it will need to buy diaper covers, as they’re not included, it’s a great start for any cloth diapering beginner. I plan to hint around for my own! With a multitude of ribbons to choose from and a price of $75.00, it’s designed by Angelina’s Baby Gifts and sold at ohsimplebaby.com.