Diaper Craft Ideas | 16 Easy, Fun, and Cute Ways to Gift Baby Diapers for Baby Showers and More

If your friend, family member, or loved one is expecting a baby in the near future, you are likely going to be brainstorming ideas for their baby shower or for clever ways to gift them items on their baby registry. 

Diapers are undoubtedly one of the most highly sought-after baby products because, as the parent of a newborn, you simply can’t have enough of them. And you definitely don’t want to run out of them! 

If you’re thinking about ways to incorporate diapers for shower decor or for baby shower games and gifts, keep reading. 

We’ve combed the internet for the most creative, adorable, and practical ways to use diapers as part of a baby shower craft or gift for the expecting parents. This post contains some diaper craft ideas that range from simple and easy all the way up to expert levels of diaper crafting. 

Regardless of your craft skills, you will find some diaper craft ideas in this post that are creative, doable, and can be done without breaking the bank. 

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Diaper Cake

As far as diaper craft ideas go, the diaper cake is one of the most popular decorations used in recent years. These cakes are pretty impressive when you put the time and effort into assembling one, and Mom gets a lot of diapers out of it! 

This is an example of the classic diaper cake commonly seen at most baby showers. It’s a fun way to gift an expecting mother something she doesn’t ever want to run out of. You don’t need very many supplies; just some ribbon, a sturdy piece of cardboard for assembly, a plate or tray to set it on, rubber bands, and diapers of various sizes.

You can also leave a surprise for the parents inside the diaper cake. As you assemble the diapers, use a bottle of wine or champagne as the base of the cake, so when they take the cake apart to store the diapers, they will discover the extra treat! 

If you’re feeling overwhelmed at the thought of creating a diaper cake, this tutorial provides a helpful step-by-step guide. 

Diaper Bouquet 

Help the soon-to-be-parents feel celebrated and special with a grandiose diaper bouquet made from diapers, ribbon, and a glass vase. The size of the bouquet is totally up to you; you can create smaller versions to use as centerpieces on the tables or a larger version for the welcome table. 

You can also turn the diaper bouquet into a baby shower game; have your guests try to guess how many diapers you used to make the bouquet, and whoever guesses the right amount wins a prize. 

Diaper Bassinet

The diaper bassinet is an adorable way to present new parents with diapers and other changing necessities inside the carriage. The diapers are easily rolled and held together by some decorative ribbon, and you can include ointments, diaper cream, body wash, lotion, washcloths, baby toys, and more inside.

The diaper bassinet can be made small enough so it could be a part of the nursery decor; you can incorporate ribbon and tulle that matches the baby’s color scheme, or include a stuffed animal for the baby’s crib. 

The bassinet is a versatile gift idea that can go from shower decor to practical nursery decor. 

Diaper-wrapped Baby Bottles

Make cute little baby bottles out of diapers, washcloths, and onesies to celebrate a new baby in style! You can choose a theme based on the diapers you buy or design a color scheme that matches the baby’s nursery.

These baby bottles are easily made by rolling up onesies and washcloths, then wrapping diapers around them and stacking three diapers on top of each other for height. You can use real bottles as a base, making this a cute and practical gift. 

Twisting a onesie and wrapping it with ribbon creates the appearance of the bottle nipple, making a clever decoration at a baby shower or sprinkle. 

Diaper Caterpillar

For the ultra-crafty, the diaper caterpillar is a great decoration for a baby shower or to give as a gift to a new mom. 

Assembling the diaper caterpillar requires diapers, ribbon, elastic bands, a receiving blanket, and a few other items to create a realistic-looking caterpillar with googly eyes and a pacifier. You can add some baby socks to mimic the caterpillar’s feet and beanies for the head and tail. 

If you need help putting the caterpillar together correctly, this is a helpful tutorial that will guide you through each step. 

Diaper Animals

The options are endless for creating a diaper animal — there are so many cute ways to incorporate a cuddly diaper animal into a nursery. 

From an owl to an elephant, monkey, and octopus… there’s something for everyone! You can choose based on the nursery theme or an animal that is special to the new parents, such as a beloved family dog or cat. 

Sleeping Baby Diaper Craft

The sleeping baby is surprisingly realistic and a cute way to gift an entire outfit, pacifier, beanie, and bibs to the expecting parents. 

This is another craft that can be presented at the baby shower or as a thoughtful gift to drop off when they are home from the hospital with their new bundle. 

Gifts Made With Diapers

The Diaper Caddy 

All parents can agree — diaper changes happen all over the house when you bring a new baby home. Having a fully stocked diaper caddy makes it easy to ensure that all the necessary supplies are nearby for a quick change. 

This large tote diaper caddy has three compartments and eight side pockets and is easily accessible from nearly anywhere in the house or on the go. It can hold bottles, diapers, wipes, toys, pumping gear, and whatever else Mom may need while outside the home.

Giant Baby Blocks 

Make giant baby blocks for the baby shower as a great photo prop or backdrop. They’re a memorable touch to a shower that doubles as a practical gift. 

Buy the same number of diaper boxes that will spell out the baby’s name (ex. if the baby’s name is Emma, buy four boxes of diapers), then wrap the boxes in wrapping paper. Trace each letter of Emma’s name onto the wrapped boxes, and stack them like wooden baby blocks. 

If the baby isn’t named yet or the name is a surprise, you can spell out “baby”. This version of baby blocks used empty boxes, but you can easily wrap diaper boxes in wrapping paper for a more thoughtful present. Bonus points if you buy a variety of sizes, so they last longer! 

Riding In Style 

Create a 4-wheeler or motorcycle for the adventure-loving family from diapers, bibs, socks, beanies, and blankets. 

Diaper Gift Basket

An adorable baby shower gift idea is the diaper gift basket. Grab a wooden wicker basket with a handle, cover the edges in rolled-up diapers, wrap the basket with ribbon, and put some baby products and other goodies inside the basket. Viola! 

Diaper Crafts For A Baby Shower

Here are a few ways to incorporate diapers into the baby shower itself; from crafts for venue decorations to getting the guests to interact with some fun games… Who knew diapers could be so versatile?

Diaper Centerpieces 

The diaper centerpiece is a fun spin-off of the classic diaper cake. For centerpieces, use a smaller bunch of diapers, ribbon, faux flowers, and other decorative baby items to make each table at the shower stand out with some flair. 

Sign the Diaper Game 

If you are hosting a baby shower or are in charge of the games to play at an upcoming shower, signing the diaper is a great way to get the guests to interact and gift diapers in the process. 

Simply hand out a diaper to each guest, provide a pen, and let them go to work. They can doodle on the diaper, leave an encouraging note for the parents, or just a funny note that will make them laugh during a late-night diaper change. 

New parents will appreciate the support when changing a diaper in the early or late hours of the day and see a loved one’s encouraging message. 

Diaper Wreath

The diaper wreath is an adorable, gender-neutral way to decorate for a baby shower or to send as a welcome gift once the baby comes. Diaper wreaths can be simple or quite ornate; it all depends on the style you choose and how much effort you’re willing to put into making them. 

The supplies list for a diaper wreath is pretty hefty, but luckily you can find most of the items at any local craft store or from Amazon. The wreath can be decorated using ribbons in the color scheme to match the baby’s nursery or decorated with a small stuffed animal as well. 

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Diaper Chair

Build a regal diaper chair for the queen of the party and let her put her feet up! Use larger diaper boxes for the foundation of the chair; the seat, back, and sides. Then, use smaller, soft packages of diapers for the arms and backrest. Mama can sit here while she opens gifts or while everyone is playing games. 

The best part about the chair is when the party’s over, she gets to take home a ton of diapers with her! 

Diaper Cupcakes

If you like the idea of the diaper cake but want to do something a little different, you can try diaper cupcakes for a fabulous, guilt-free take on a delicious dessert.

You’ll need cupcake liners, diapers, onesies, and socks to assemble these cute little treats. Grab some ribbon to decorate and a cakebox for the perfect presentation, or arrange them on the dessert table (near the REAL goodies!).

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Wrap up- Diaper Craft Ideas

Whether you’re planning a baby shower or looking for some clever diaper craft ideas for someone in your life who is expecting a baby, this post has some of the most creative ways you can gift and craft with diapers. 

While there’s absolutely nothing wrong with buying a pack of diapers and sticking a bow on the box, getting crafty doesn’t have to be overcomplicated and stressful. Some of these diaper craft ideas are extensive, but others can be done in just a few minutes. Happy crafting! 

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