An Unusual but Very Useful Baby Shower Cake

Possibly you thought that baby shower cakes were simply a tasty dessert served to your guests... Well, that's undoubtedly one kind of cake. However there is a different kind of baby shower cake that is filled with all kinds of handy gifts for the expectant mom. One very popular choice in this area is a gift that really can look like a tiered wedding cake. However instead of being made from flour, eggs and sugar, it's built from the one thing that a new mother can never have too many of - diapers.

These decorative and clever baby shower cakes make for the perfect gift for the occasion. Everyone thinks about giving diapers to the expectant mom and she will certainly use them. However giving them in this form turns a necessary but dull gift into an occasion for laughter for the guests and the mom-to-be.

Piled high one on top of another and covered with decorative items that really do make it just look like the genuine article, diaper cakes are practical and fun and the recipient can peel them off one at a time as needed. Like eating a wedding cake that can last for days or weeks, this gift provides its own storage bin.

The same idea can be used with great success for many other baby shower gifts. The faux wedding cake can be filled with all sorts of toys for the baby, gifts for the mom-to-be and lots more.

After all, it isn't only diapers that the happy couple will need soon. Baby oil, baby powder, lotion, ointment and many related hygiene products are common items in the nursery. At roughly 32 inches high, you'll see these cakes can hold plenty of these necessities. A baby cap, terry cloth towels and several other clothing items are part of the package too.

Even the somewhat smaller two-tiered baby shower cakes can offer dozens of valuable gifts and forms a wonderful decoration as a centerpiece for the baby shower table. Simply peel off the outer layers and enjoy the rattle, pacifier, teething ring and more that will definitely get used. Open it up and find a manicure set, a brush and comb, socks and many other equally useful presents.

Some baby shower cakes may house only decorative gifts, but these too will be most appreciated by the guest of honor. Ceramic baby blocks, silk roses and much more set on a scalloped silver platter mean that this is one gift that will not be put away the closet after the party. You'll discover the blocks lining the shelf in the baby's room and the silk roses on the mantle, while the silver platter livens up the dining table on future special occasions.

Discover the full line of baby shower cakes available today and amaze yourself with all the highly creative options. And, don't forget to order the real thing for the shower while you're at it.

Visit Parenting4Dummies.com when planning a baby shower for advice on everything including buying baby shower gifts.