If one desires to make something different that would remain in the memory for months to come, then one needs to actually put mind to matter and ensure that whatever it is they are creating is innovative and not a replication of what already exists. This is also so for diaper cakes. While the foundation of prepare the diaper cake remains the same, innovativeness can be brought into diaper cake decorating.
For those making a diaper cake for the first time, ideally they should refer to pictures of sample cakes to get an idea of what goes into preparing something attractive and yet useful to the expectant mother. One can easily find instructions for making diaper cakes from various sources. However, creative decorative ideas can come from one's own creative ideas and thoughts.
One can attractively decorate the diaper cake with :
Ribbons
Strips of cloth
Wool
Crocheted lace
Cord
One can also add baby items such as :
Baby feeders
Rattles
Toys
Soft toys
Bibs
Soothers
Powders
Baby soap and shampoo and oil
Where the shapes are concerned it could be :
Pregnant belly
Teddy bear
Shoe
Frog
Multi-tiered
Single tiered
Square
Round
Oval
There is no end to what can be added to make a diaper cake look attractive; one simply has to stretch their mind beyond creative limits.