How to Fold a Prefold Diaper - Basic Fold

When you first start using cloth diapers, learning to fold a prefold diaper can seem a little tricky. Although there are several ways to fold a diaper, it's best to start with a basic fold and see if it works for you.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Prefold Diaper
• Snappi (Optional)
• Diaper Pins (Optional)

1. Lay the prefold diaper out so that the thicker panel is in the middle and is running up and down. The colored stitching should be on the top and bottom.

2. 

   Fold the left side over along the seam line.

3. 

   Fold the right side over along the seam line so that it is sitting on top of the previously folded piece.

4. 

   Unfold the top corners slightly to make wings. You can also fold up a small portion of the bottom to make the diaper shorter.

5. 

   Place the winged part of the diaper under the baby's bottom and pull the front up and in between the baby's legs.

6. 

   Bring the wings around to the front and secure with a Snappi or diaper pins.

Tips & Warnings

• Practicing on a stuffed animal or doll ahead of time can make working with a prefold easier than practicing on a squirmy baby.
• Make sure to add a waterproof diaper cover over your cotton prefold.