Nappy Cakes

Have you ever made a Nappy Cake? they are a relatively new phenomenon here in the north of england - basically it looks like a tiered cake but is made out of nappies with lots of extra bits n pieces tucked in to suprise the mum-to-be at her baby shower.
Infact, baby showers themselves are pretty new here. my last child was born only 4 years ago and i didnt have one - i hadn't even heard of one! but what a fabulous excuse for a party! cupcakes, gifts and a celebration of the new life soon to arrive.

my best friend from school is currently 37 weeks pregnant and its her baby shower next week (i really hope baby is comfy and has no plans to make an early entrance!) and i have created this nappy cake for her. my first attempt at such a thing lol.

I dont know if you can see too clearly on this photo, but it has a plush toy cow and some handmade baby mitts and hat on the top layer of a large, cosy yellow baby blanket. i should point out my friend doesnt know if she is having a boy or girl so weve had to go as neutral as possible on the colour scheme.

the middle layer (with nappies round) has bottle of baby shampoo, lotion, talc and bubblebath, and the bottom layer has a curled baby sling in the centre.

baby slings are the worlds best invention - or rather the west's best re-invention. when my eldest (now 9) was born, you could only get the front tpe of baby carrier - not the comfiest of things to wear. but when Dan my youngest was born, i had got a baby sling from that most fantastic of marketplaces, Ebay, and he literally LIVED in his green peapod-like baby sling. Honestly, he screamed non-stop if he was taken out of it right up until being about 6 months old. i could breastfeed him easily and discreetly, and often people didnt even realise there was a baby in there at all!

anyway, my point being, i love baby slings and i think no new mum should be without one :)

I just really hope my friend loves the nappy cake and has a really enjoyable time at her baby shower x