How to Make a Daddy Diaper Toolbelt

Moms-to-be are usually spoiled with presents for themselves as well as their babies but new dads are often forgotten. A daddy diaper tool belt is a fun gift to give a dad-to-be, and it will make him feel included in the celebration of the new baby while also giving him and everyone else a few laughs.

Things You'll Need

  • Tool belt with apron
  • Puffy paint
  • Diapers
  • Wipes
  • Diaper rash cream
  • Tongs
  • Gloves
  • Goggles
  • Face mask
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Pacifier
  • Lotion
  • Hang tags (optional)
  • Word processing program
  • Printer
  • Paper

Instructions

    • 1

      Purchase a tool belt with an apron that has pockets or pouches. Or sew a short apron with pockets and pouches. Be sure to choose a manly fabric and color scheme so he will want to wear and use it. Four to five pouches or pockets is ideal.

    • 2

      Use puffy paint or other fabric paint to write the words "Daddy's Diaper Tool Belt" onto the front of the apron. If you know weather dad is having a girl or a boy, this can be a good opportunity to use pink or blue paint. Otherwise, a neutral color is best.

    • 3

      Gather all your supplies. You will need a couple of diapers, wipes, diaper rash cream, tongs, gloves, a face mask, hand sanitizer, pacifier and lotion.

    • 4

      Place the tongs, gloves, goggles and face mask in one section of the tool belt. These are the items that will not actually be used but are included as a joke on how changing diapers can be a dirty, smelly task. You can also add hang tags to each of these items with a short explanation of how to use them.

    • 5

      Place the rest of the items in the remaining pockets.

    • 6

      Open a word processing program and type up a set of instructions on how to change a diaper with all the items you have included. This can be written either in a very instructional or a humorous manner. Print, fold and place the instructions in one of the pockets.

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