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Chocolate Dipped Oreo Cookies for a Unique Homemade Baby Shower Gift

Give the new Mum-to-Be a special treat at the Baby Shower.  

The new mum will be getting many gorgeous baby items from the other guests, so why not treat her with some yummy chocolate dipped oreo's.  You can make it yourself or order it online. 

Here is how to make it:

Ingredients:
Milk Chocolate, Oreo Cookies, Sugar Decorations

Instructions: 
Melt chocolate according to package directions. Dip the Oreo cookies into the melted chocolate (dip twice if necessary). Place on waxed or parchment paper. Add sprinkles or any other sugar decorations on top of the covered Oreos. Let cool. Enjoy!

If baking is not your thing or you simply do not have the time, you can order this fantastic little gift online at amazon.com

Diaper Cake Ideas - Baby Shower Gifts

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Baby Diaper Cakes - Baby Shower Gifts

Diaper cakes can be used as the centerpiece for a baby shower or can be a very creative and beautiful gift for the new baby. Diaper cakes are usually made of disposable diapers but fabric diapers can also can be used to make a different style of nappy cake.  For something a bit different you could use blankets, baby bedding or towels instead of diapers to form the cake. A simple two-tier diaper cake can be made using a package of disposable diapers, rubber bands, some tapes and a selection of baby items that you would like to give to the new mum.  Baby toys and ribbons are used to decorate the cake.

To create something unique, find baby items that follow the theme that the new mum has created.  Try to find out before hand the theme of the nursery or the theme of the baby shower, this idea helps when buy all the items necessary for the diaper cake. Some ideas for great themes and the diaper cake decorations that go with them:

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There is so many wonderful diaper cake ideas in almost any baby item you desire.  If creativity is not quite for you, then you can browse online for amazing diaper cakes to order and that will be delivered to your door. Remember to choose a diaper cake that fits in with the theme of the baby shower or make sure that the toys and items match when placed together on the diaper cakes, this just allows the creative diaper cake to look complete and professionally finished.


If you want your diaper cake to last as a nursery decoration for awhile after the baby is born, use disposable diapers that are a size larger than newborn and attach baby toys that are appropriate for babies a few months and older. Newborns do a lot of things – sleep, eat, sleep – but they don’t necessarily need those toys right away.

Have fun creating your diaper cake gift or centrepiece!

Baby Diaper Cakes Are A Hit During Baby Showers!

Author: Jnet Verra

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There many fun and creative ideas that you can include in a baby shower. Some of them don't even need to be expensive or purchased from a mall or specialty shop, because they are easy to make at home. 


Aside from the popular homemade baby gift basket, there is also another fun creative gift idea that will definitely be a hit at the baby shower; the baby diaper cake!


Baby diaper cakes are usually used as the centerpiece of the baby shower and the nice thing about the diaper cake is that the mom-to-be can take it home as gifts after the party ends. Baby diaper cakes are practical gifts, which make them highly appreciated. Obviously, they are made of baby diapers that any mom would need for her baby.

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Diapers are the one item that all new parents need a lot of. Diapers will sure be an ongoing expense for them for the next two to three years while raising their small child.  It seems that a diaper cake won't make to much of a dent in the baby supply, but it is something that parents will need everyday to keep their little one's bottoms comfortable and dry. This practical baby shower present is as practical as other baby necessities such as bathing supplies. 


Another good thing about baby diaper cakes is that they relatively inexpensive to buy. As much as we want to show care for the expectant parents, we also need to consider our own budget. Luckily, baby diaper cakes are not too expensive as other "big" gifts. With a bit of creativity and imagination, one can even make her own design!

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Baby diaper cakes are also among the baby shower gifts that can help pull all the elements of the nursery theme. They are now available in many different themes to also fit any baby shower theme. Many use themed diaper cakes as centerpieces to decorate the tables. They can easily be purchased off-the-shelf to complement the baby shower theme or have theme customized with a personal design. For people who can do some creative touches, homemade diaper cakes would really be something unique and more thoughtful. Nothing beats a homemade gift, more precious present that is created by someone close to the expectant parents!


So when giving baby shower gifts, it is very important to consider the needs of the new parents. The more it is practical, the better! There are other more practical baby shower gifts to choose from, including baby gift baskets, baby blankets, bathing supplies, nursery furniture, baby travel gear, baby dish set and the like. These items can be personalized, making them personalized baby gifts that are more special and thoughtful with a name or initials of a baby. Personalized baby gifts can be purchased online in a wide variety of selection to choose from.

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About the Author


Jnet is an author for a variety of lifestyle issues and topics including weddings. If you're looking for personalized baby blankets, visit the website Prettybabygifts.com and browse their extensive collection. Find crib bedding sets more online!