An Unusual But Very Useful Baby Shower Cake

Maybe you believed that baby shower cakes were merely a delicious dessert served to your guests... Well, that's undoubtedly one form of cake. But there's a different kind of baby shower cake which is filled with all sorts of handy gifts for the expectant mom. One extremely popular choice in this area is a gift that really does look like a tiered wedding cake. However instead of being made of sugar and flour and eggs, it is made from the one thing a new mom can never have too many of - diapers.

These clever and attractive baby shower cakes make for the perfect gift for the occasion. Everyone thinks of giving diapers to the expectant mother and she will definitely use them. But giving diapers in this way turns a necessary but ordinary gift into an opportunity for laughter for the guests and the guest of honor.

Piled high and covered with other pretty items that really do make it just look like the the real thing, these diaper cakes are fun and practical and the guest of honor can simply peel them off one at a time as needed. Just like eating a wedding cake that will last for days or weeks, this particular gift affords its own storage bin.

The same idea can be used with great success for lots of other baby shower gifts. The artificial wedding cake can be filled with all sorts of toys for the baby, gifts for the about-to-be mother and father and much more.

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

Even the smaller 2-tier baby shower cakes can offer dozens of valuable gifts and provides a marvelous decoration as the centerpiece for the baby shower table. Merely peel off the outermost layers and enjoy the rattle, teething ring, pacifier and more which will definitely get used. Open it up and discover a brush and comb, socks, a manicure set and other equally useful presents.

Some baby shower cakes may house only decorative items, but these too will be highly appreciated by the mother-to-be. Silk roses and ceramic baby blocks and more set on a scalloped silver platter make this a gift which will not be put away the closet after the party. You will discover the blocks decorating the shelf in the baby's room and the silk roses on the mantle, while the silver platter livens up the table on future special occasions.

Take a look at the full range of baby shower cakes on offer today and amaze yourself with the number of creative options.

And, don't forget of course to order the real thing for the party while you're at it.