Diaper cakes and diaper gift baskets are two of the most popular baby shower gifts, and both are practical and beautiful. So which one should you choose? Here's a simple side-by-side look to help you pick the right gift for the parents-to-be.
What is a diaper cake?
A diaper cake is a tiered centerpiece built from diapers and decorated with ribbons, bows and themed cutouts. Our three-tier cakes are made with 50 size-1 premium name-brand diapers and stand about 15 inches tall, so they make a big impression on the gift table. Some designs also include extras like baby blankets or a plush friend.
What is a diaper gift basket?
A diaper gift basket pairs a smaller number of diapers with a variety of baby essentials, arranged in a keepsake basket or diaper caddy. Depending on the design, our baskets can include items like baby blankets, washcloths, a baby bottle, baby lotion and shampoo, baby spoons, a pacifier and a plush animal. Each product page lists exactly what's inside.
Side by side
- Best for diapers: a diaper cake. A three-tier cake holds 50 diapers, which is a big help in the first weeks.
- Best for variety: a gift basket. It covers many everyday essentials parents will reach for at bath time, feeding time and bedtime.
- Best centerpiece: a diaper cake. Its height and themed design make it a showpiece at the shower.
- Best keepsake: a gift basket. The basket or caddy keeps diapers, wipes and supplies organized in the nursery long after the party.
- Best for smaller occasions: a mini diaper cake or a mini gift basket. Both are a sweet fit for a hospital visit, an office shower or a welcome-home gift.
Choose a diaper cake if...
- You want a stunning centerpiece for the shower.
- The parents-to-be have a clear theme, like bees, elephants or hot air balloons.
- You'd like to give a generous stash of diapers.
Browse our diaper cakes, or see mini diaper cakes for a smaller gift.
Choose a gift basket if...
- You want to cover lots of newborn essentials in one gift.
- You'd like a gift that keeps being useful in the nursery.
- You're visiting the hospital or bringing a welcome-home present.
A few favorites: the Little Cow Diaper Caddy Gift Basket, the Sweet Baby Duckling Mini Diaper Gift Basket, the Unicorn Diaper Gift Basket and the Butterfly Mini Gift Basket. Or browse all diaper gift baskets.
Can't decide?
There's no wrong answer. Both are handmade to order, practical and ready to give. If the shower is a big celebration, a diaper cake makes a memorable centerpiece. If you're looking for a gift that keeps on helping in the nursery, a basket is a lovely choice. Whichever you pick, order at least two weeks before the shower. Shipping is free anywhere in the U.S.
Still deciding on a cake? Read our guide on how to choose the perfect diaper cake.