How to Fold and Fasten a Cloth Diaper (Jelly Roll)

Learn how to fold and fasten a prefold cloth diaper to contain messes and keep your diaper covers cleaner for longer. This fold is trim and works great once perfected.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Baby
• Prefold cloth diaper
• Snappi fastener or diaper pins
• Diaper cover (PUL, wool, fleece)

1. 

   Lay the diaper flat on your changing surface with stitched edges facing head to toe, not side to side. Fold down the stitched edge near your baby's waist about 1 inch, and lay your baby on top. This "lip" of diaper works great at containing those "up the back" messes.

2. 

   Roll each side of the diaper in toward the center, getting smaller toward the end. These rolls work great as barriers against "out the legs" messes.

3. 

   Take the rolled up end up between your baby's legs, making sure the front and back hit the same rise of your baby's waist.

4. 

   Spread out each side of the diaper so that they overlap with the back sides. Fasten with a Snappi or pins.

5. 

   Cover, and enjoy your baby!

Tips & Warnings

• Don't be afraid to make the diaper snug (but not tight enough to leave red marks). With a proper snug fit the diaper keeps messes inside.
• Make sure that all of the diaper is inside the cover before dressing your baby. If any parts are exposed, wetness can wick onto clothes.
• If you have a boy, keep him covered during the change with a spare diaper or wipe to prevent even further messes!