In this article we will discuss about how to fold cloth diapers. My favorite technique to fold diapers is trifold diaper folding technique. It is really easy to learn.
I am suggesting this technique because it provides an extra bit of coverage in the front and it’s a secure fold, so you could easily fold several diapers ahead of time and have them ready to go at a diaper changing time.
Diaper fasteners like snappis or diaper pins can’t easily be used with this fold, so you will need to use a wrap style diaper cover secured snugly to your baby to keep the prefold in place if you use the trifold technique.
How to fold cloth diapers- trifold
1. Lay the diaper out flat.
2. Fold about 1/4 of the bottom edge of the diaper upword. You can adjust this fold to fit your baby. With practice, you will know exactly how much to fold up to suit your baby’s build.
3. Fold one long edge of the prefold along the seam sewn up the prefold so the edge lave on the middle section of the prefold.
4. Fold the other long edge the same way, along the seam up the prefold and truck the bottom of the edge into the pocket formed by the first two folds
If you would like to have a few diapers folded ahead of time, you can fold several diapers up to this step so you won’t have to do any folding at diaper changing time. The fold is very secure, so the prefold won’t become unfolded easily.
5. Lay the prefold on the diaper cover and truck the front end of the prefold into the front pocket of the diaper cover.
6. Add s diaper liner or diaper doubler if you use them.
7. Law your baby on the top of the diaper and snugly, but comfortably secure the diaper cover on your baby ensuring none of the prefold is sticking out of the diaper cover ( you especially don’t want any prefold sticking out at the front if you are diapering a boy, or at the back if you are diapering a girl). Ensure there is a good fit around the legs.
So by using these simple steps you will be able to fold cloth diapers. There are so many method of folding cloth diapers but this one is my favorite method because it is very easy and safe for your baby.
