Posts Tagged ‘diaper covers’

Diaper Cakes

Saturday, January 8th, 2011

Diaper cakes are perfect gift ideas.  They help mom and dad with a much-needed supply of baby diapers while showing a little bit of creativity.  They are very easy to make and can be a great party centerpiece if placed together properly.

Be creative when making your diaper cakes.  You can combine them with other baby items like stuffed animals, blankets, or wipes.  Making them unique will ensure to get a picture of your diaper cake placed into the photo album and to be talked about for years.

Conduct an Internet search for diaper cakes to get a few unique ideas.  Try selecting the colors to match the baby’s gender.  This will normally go over well for the mom and dad to be.  Or, if the mom to be is having a winter baby, design the diaper cake in the form of a snowman.  Or, if she is expecting a Christmas baby, design the diaper cake in the form of Santa.  Use your imagination and the Internet to your advantage for ideas.

Imagine how attractive diaper cakes can be made out of 80 to 200 diapers constructed in a very unique fashion.  You can attach smaller items to the diaper cake like teething rings, clothing, blankets, and other baby items.  They can become nearly as pretty as wedding cakes.

Diaper Covers

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Diaper Covers are basically anything to put over a diaper to keep in moisture.  They are mainly used with cloth diapers and can come in a variety of styles and designs.   

Just like regular diapers, diaper covers come in a variety of baby sizes and can be grouped into one of two categories:  Pull on or fastening covers.  Pull on diaper covers are just like underwear.  However, they have elastic around the waist and openings for the baby’s legs.  They will either have a drawstring or elastic waist for adjustability.  Because of their convenience, it is a popular style.     

The fastening diaper cover fastens with Velcro or snaps.  Most fastening diaper covers fasten at the sides or in the front.  With the snaps, it makes it difficult for the baby to pull the diaper cover off. 

When going to purchase diaper covers, keep in mind that every brand is different and will have a different fit and feel.   

As I’ve said in previous posts and articles, do your research online prior to purchasing anything.  Doing your research online gives you the price advantage.  You can compare way more online as opposed to trying to locate an item then compare them in the store.  Also, if you order directly from the company online, some companies will give you free shipping or other incentives.  You may also get a free trial or other deals for your baby.  But, no matter which style of diaper cover you decide to purchase just choose the one that’s right for your baby.