New Nappy Cake

moonpenny

rachel90 wrote: »

Thanks moonpenny,
Mum suggested the terry nappies because she used them on us and she knew of loads of babies having rashes and being irritated by the disposable ones.
I will have to find out what she would prefer though!

Her friends mum actually makes nappy cakes for a living but uses extremely cheap things to put in and so I obviously don't want to do that for my sister! I'm happy to spend a bit of money in order to save her money basically!!

You could use the "organic" disposables. Boots do thir own range as do a lotof other brands.

Why don't you make a cake without Nappies.For 3 Tiers you could use Cot Blanket on bottom and Pram Blanket and Towel on other 2 Tiers. Then just fill the middle with whatever you want.

wam73

Hello Everyone,
I don't post much but do follow you all here, My new years resolution, Well one of them, Is to be more active online. So have just popped in to show you my 1st Nappy Cake for 2012

When I have made them I think they look all lovely and straight but when I look at the photo they always look wonky :-s

Most of what I have learnt has come from this site, So it's about time I said thank you to all who post here :-)
Hope to be posting more this year and look forward to seeing every ones creations for 2012 :-)
Wendy. xx

PS, Does anyone know how to make my Pictures any smaller??? xx

Giggle

Wam, thats lovely

I made this little gift card for a friend the other day


There is 1 pair of baby socks in the little box

1994Evo

Just discovered the thread, lovely cakes, hope to make on for a friend

Evo

1994Evo

Forgot to ask would size three nappies be the best option, or should I buy newborn

Thanks

Evo

moonpenny

Hi 1994Evo, Size 3 will be fine. I use size 2 but am going over to size 3. I think most of the girls on here use 3's.

Sweetpea32

Hi ladies, lovely cake Wam,I know what you mean about cakes looking straight and then wonky in photos, some of mine are like that! Cute card too Wiggle.

I am very excited because I have been having quite a few orders from friends and family and word of mouth, but I had my first postal order from my Facebook page and I was nervous about posting it out and it getting there in one piece. Anyway, I used a courier and it got there fine and the lady that ordered it was thrilled with it.

Here it is...

rachel90

Ok I'm planning on making my sister a nappy cake for her baby, due in July. She finds out the sex late February so not buying a few bits until then so I can get pinks/blues.

What do I need to make a 3 tier nappy cake? Like towels etc?
Do I make the cake on something so that I can transport it or should it be tightly wrapped enough to carry as it is?

So far, I have bought;
27 size 1 nappies (Huggies with the low front for the clip)
Dressing gown with booties
Baby brush & comb
Bath stuff
Sudocrem
Baby record book (might not put this in though as it is quite large)
Socks
Wash mitt

Will be buying a teddy to go on top when we find out the sex!

Any tips on how to make will be extremely appreciated as I can only seem to find ones without towels/blankets online!

Thanks, Rachel

zangels

:jI made my first nappy cake for my friend who has had a baby boy, thanks to the inspiration from here.
It is 3 tiers and has around 60 size 3 nappies in.
It has a towel
blanket
muslin cloth
organic baby shampoo
organic baby bubble bath
2 vests
2 pairs socks
and a soft toy
All wrapped in ribbon.
It cost around 23 to make.
People who have seen have said I should make them to sell.
I wondered do people on here manage to make a 3 tier one for less as I dont see much of a profit in it?
I love how it looks and really enjoyed making it. Im not sure how to put a picture on, I took a photo on my phone but cant figuire out how to do it.
Looked on line and people seem to only use around 30 nappies for a 3 tier not sure how you would get nice layers though then?

lauhen

I hope no one minds me asking this, I am wondering if anyone knows where I can sell all my towel cake, cupcake etc bits and pieces, i know eBay but I wasn't sure if it would sell on there. I have quite a bit of stuff, plus stands, carrier bags etc-I don't have time to do it anymore and need to free up some cash, I know I won't get what I paid but it all helps. Any advice is greatly appreciated.