diaper cakes and wreaths

[lesliefaye]

Hi ladies. I'm 32yrs and this is my 4th pregnancy but 2nd child. My middle two passed in development and shortly after birth due to developmental issues. This one THANK GOD is great, So that reason that I'm having a shower to begin with. So anyways, I had my shower yesterday and I am very VERY thankful and blessed at the turnout and for the gifts. But, idk how I feel about one of my gifts. I received a diaper cake (3 tiers) and a wreath. The creative side of me is both impressed and I think its awesome, I am an interior designer so I think creativity and color is always a plus in every situation. BUT the mom in me is taken back. I don't really think opening a new package of diapers to display is sanitary or practical. Like I don't really want to use diapers that have been opened, stretched and wrapped with bows and other "stuff". That is something that goes on my baby's sensitive areas and the idea of someone else's hands besides manufacturing being all over kind of grosses me. The woman who gave it to me is a good friend and I don't want to hurt her feelings. As I was very greatful for the gift now that the house has cleared I'm not sure how to feel about it. Is it just me? Should I look at this different? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!!

[lesliefaye]

Thank you ladies. The cake has them rolled so the insides should be okay but the wreath has them wrapped around a metal circle with a bumper (like a pool noodle) since the wreath has them around something I think I won't use them but the cake I feel better about. Thanks again!
And I change blankets after someone holds my baby too. LoL and no contact with skin on direct clothes before age 1. LoL glad I'm not the only one. ☺

[CaliLoveMumaOf3]

Ive made them a bunch of times... but, one of the baby showers was at a park with alot of dust... I recommended to the mom not to use them... that's unsanitary... but I washed my hands before I made the cakes and I wrap the entire thing in clear cellophane.. its COMPLETELY up to u... its ur baby.. and if u feel that its unsanitary.. don't use it.. I change blankets every time someone holds my baby.. Lol

[River_Melody]

I don't think you should worry about it personally. My guess is she didn't unfold the diapers and only touched the outside, so the inside should be fine.