Motorcycle nappy cake: a speedy nappy gift for new parents
Step-by-step motorcycle nappy cake instructions
For all parents-to-be who like to ride around on two wheels or just like a bit more adventure, a motorcycle nappy cake is a suitable gift for their little angel. Even though a motorcycle might seem a bit bold and wild, in terms of cuteness, a motorcycle nappy is just as cute as an owl nappy cake or a bear nappy cake. By using a few carefully selected colours and accessories, your motorcycle nappy cake will be a fantastic newborn gift for both boys and girls.
Step-by-step instructions for making a motorcycle nappy cake
With a few simple steps, you can make a motorcycle out of nappies and other useful baby accessories. We'll show you how to make this wonderful gift for any baby shower.
Materials you will need to make a motorcycle nappy cake:
20 nappies
2 toilet paper tubes
A stuffed animal
Rubber bands, pins, tape, and heavy-duty string
Coloured ribbons
Time required: 45 - 60 minutes
Difficulty: medium
Cost: 40-50 €
Before you buy all these things, you should think about the colours you want to use for the gift. For boys, you can opt for blue. For girls, pink is a good choice. If you want to keep the baby gift neutral, try green and yellow.
When choosing the bodysuits, the molton cloth, and the socks, you should make sure to mix some plain colours along with some items with patterns. Too many patterns can cause the gift to look a bit chaotic. With light patterns and subtle colours that are well-coordinated, you can achieve a much more pleasing look.
Decorative ribbons, bows and other gift-wrapping materials should also be colour-coordinated.
Step 1: make the wheels of the diaper motorcycle
The basic structure of the motorcycle consists of two large wheels. These are made of20 nappies, two toilet paper rolls, and string. You can use gift-wrapping ribbon, raffia yard, or crimped ribbon as the string. This doesn't have to look pretty, as it will be covered by a decorative ribbon later.
Start by attaching the string to the toilet paper roll with the help of double-sided tape. Now place the first nappy in the middle between the toilet paper roll and the string.
Before you start rolling the nappy onto the toilet paper tube, place the second nappy in position. The nappies should overlap each other by one third. You can line up all 10 nappies in advance for each wheel, but this makes it more difficult to check whether the string stays in the centre. It makes more sense to prepare 2 to 3 nappies at a time and only add more nappies when you have half of the last nappy left to roll.
Pull the string taut at regular intervals to ensure that you have wrapped the nappies tightly around the toilet paper tube. Once all 10 nappies are nicely rolled up, tie the end of the string securely to itself.
Attaching a wide decorative ribbon will make the wheels look neat and adds more stability.
Step 2: connecting the wheels of the motorcycle nappy cake
With a pretty ribbon, you can quickly turn the two nappy wheels together to make the base of the motorcycle. Simply thread the ribbon through the toilet paper tubes and fasten with a knot. Then slide the knot inside one wheel to hide it.
As an alternative, you can thread a molton cloth or baby blanket through one of the toilet paper tubes as with the ribbon. To thread it through it needs to be rolled or folded into a narrow strip.
If the strip is too short, there is a trick that can help. Fold the item from the corners to form a triangle and then fold or roll it up to form a strip. Folding it diagonally will make it longer than folding it square on.
Step 3: making the handlebars of the motorcycle nappy cake
So far, the motorcycle consists of only two nappy wheels, so we need to make something to steer it. Start by folding another molton cloth into a narrow strip as described above. You can also fold it diagonally to lengthen the cloth.
Feed the folded molton cloth through only one of the two wheels and then pull both ends up evenly. Make sure that both sides are the same length. Now take a rubber band and wrap it around both ends of the molton cloth near the wheel.
With the help of a pair of socks, you can turn the ends of the molton cloth into two handlebar grips. If the protruding end of the molton cloth is too long, fold them together and fix them with a string or a rubber band. This step makes it easier to roll the sock over evenly. After the two socks are pulled over the ends, the elastic band will still be visible.
To hide the rubber band, use a piece of ribbon. Slide the ribbon under the handlebar and secure the end with a pin. Next, wrap the ribbon around the centre of the handlebar and tuck the end under the molton cloth.
When using pins, let the new parents know so they don’t cause an injury. Also, use pins with a large plastic head to stop the pin from disappearing and injuring the baby later.
Step 4: making the mudguard of the motorcycle diaper cake
You could leave your motorcycle nappy cake as it is at this point, or you can add a mudguard made from a baby bodysuit to make it look even more authentic. Lay the bodysuit face down on the table. Start by folding the sleeves of the bodysuit backwards to make the suit the same width as the wheel. Fold in the lower third to shorten the bodysuit.
Then place the folded bodysuit on the back wheel with the design facing upwards. To fix it in place, slide the top part between the two wheels. Use pins with matching plastic heads to help secure it.
If you also want to attach a mudguard to the front wheel, a bib works well for this. Simply fold it to fit the front wheel and fix it in place.
There isn't much space to place other baby gifts in the motorcycle nappy cake. However, if you mount the motorbike on a gift box, you can put a few more newborn gifts inside the box.
Step 5: decoratingthe motorcycle nappy cake
Compared to a standard nappy cake, a motorcycle nappy cake takes much less decorating. There are several ways to add light to the front. You could attach a small, narrow plastic cream tub or even a round bow directly to the ribbon on the front wheel. Just use double-sided tape for this.
For the taillight, you can put a small plastic tub between the rear wheel and the molton cloth. If you want to personalise the gift, add a small piece of card with the baby’s name or initials and stick it below the rear light as a licence plate.
The most important decoration on the motorcycle nappy cake, which you cannot do without under any circumstances, is the driver. You can use either a bear, pig or even an elephant. All stuffed animals that can sit upright will be suitable.
You can wrap a piece of cardboard in a matching colour as a base. Or you can put the biker and his nappy motorcycle in a gift box. The gift box will have extra room for other small items and gifts.
This newborn gift will need a soft and fluffy driver. You can choose between a stuffed animal or a cuddle cloth. Attach the driver securely to the motorbike so that your gift doesn't fall apart on the way.
Decorate the motorcycle nappy cake for a boy or girl
If you know that the new baby will be a boy, then you can use traditional colours. Traditionally, shades of blue are used for boys. Baby blue is particularly popular for this gender. This colour will make your gift look boyish and cute at the same time. Darker shades of blue, as well as grey or even a bit of black, will also work well.
Matching items for your boys’ motorcycle nappy cake can be found in all our shops or in our online shop in the baby boys section.
If you want to make a motorcycle nappy cake for a girl, pink is a great option. You can never have enough pink when you are going for a ‘little princess’ look.Combining lighter and darker shades of pink also works well for this colour scheme.
If you want a softer and more understated look, you can combine pink with white or a soft grey. When using shades of grey, try a dusty rose pink instead of a light pastel pink. To match the colour scheme of the bike, you can put a colour-coordinated bow on the driver. To really pull your look together, use the same ribbon to decorate the motorcycle as well.
For girls’ items, you can find all kinds of bodysuits, rompers, baby blankets and much more in our shops or our online shop.
In addition to the instructions for making a motorcycle nappy cake, there are many other craft ideas for nappies and other baby accessories, such as a bear nappy cake, an owl nappy cake, a pram nappy cake, a standard nappy cake or a bouquet made of baby bodysuits. We’ll show you how to make these fantastic baby gifts in no time at all and how to decorate them with other useful baby accessories.
Conclusion: the perfect motorcycle nappy cake as a newborn gift
A motorbike nappy cake is a creative and original newborn gift and a heartfelt highlight on any baby shower gift table. This is a quick and easy DIY gift for new parents. In addition, our step-by-step instructions for making a homemade motorcycle nappy cake are suitable for beginners. By changing the colour scheme of the motorcycle nappy cake and accessories, you can adapt the design for both boys and girls, making it a versatile gift. Let your creativity run wild when making this gorgeous gift. It not only looks great but is useful too. The new parents are sure to be delighted by this unique and practical gift.
