diaper folding how-to

The most important thing to remember is there is no "perfect" diaper fold. With how many times a day you will be changing baby's diaper, folding a cloth diaper in a way that works best for your baby will take no time at all to master!

key steps to minimize leaking:

• make sure the cover is really snug (around the belly and the legs)
• fully tuck the cloth diaper (absorbent layer) into the cover (legs and back)
• the diaper itself is the right size for absorbency

we recommend three types of folds:

Jelly roll - This is the most challenging fold, but also the best one to contain newborn poop from spilling out the edges on to the diaper cover.

Angel wing - This is a common prefold style that is simple and fully covers baby.

Pad fold- As baby gets bigger, poop is solid and baby is more wiggly. This style fold is super easy and can even be stacked ahead of time.

Nap and Night time- Our fleece lined doublers add additional absorbency and keep baby's skin dry for longer stretches.

should I use a snappi?

A snappi (the modern version of safety pins) is extra work, but does hold the diaper in place to help prevent runny poop leaking from the edges and onto the diaper cover. A snug cover will also hold the diaper in place, but will likely be soiled faster. If you don't want the extra work of the snappi, you can just get a few more covers in your rotation.

folding instructions

Using one or more of these techniques will help you get the perfect fit and absorbency, no matter the size and shape of your baby.