Folding Diapers
There are many ways to fold cloth diapers. The ways shown are simply the most commonly used. Please take special note of the difference between boy diapers and girl diapers. The fold pattern for boys allows extra padding in the front, and the fold patter for girls allows more padding between the legs. Using the correct fold pattern for your child can help prevent leaks.
Boy Diapers![]() Lay diaper flat vertically. |
Step One |
Girl Diapers![]() Lay diaper flat horizontally. |
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![]() Fold sides of diaper in like a hotdog. |
Step Two |
![]() Fold sides of diaper in like a hamburger. |
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![]() Place any liners.
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Step Three |
![]() Place any liners.
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![]() Unfold backsides of the diaper to create gussets which will go around the legs. When the diaper is properly placed, the liner and two sides of the diaper should create a ditch to collect the poop, which will help prevent leaks. |
Step Four |
![]() Unfold backsides of the diaper to crete gussets which will go around the legs. When diaper is properly placed, the liner and two sides of the diaper should create a ditch to collect the poop, which will help prevent leaks |
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![]() Fold up the bottom to create a thickness in the front of the diaper |
Step Five |
![]() Bring bottom of diaper up between the legs of the baby. |
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![]() Bring bottom of diaper up between the legs of the baby. |
Step Six |
![]() Bring sides of diaper around to the front of the baby, and secure in place with pins or snappifasteners
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![]() Bring sides of diaper around to the front of the baby, and secure in place with pins or snappifasteners. |
Step Seven |
![]() Cover with diaper cover. Check legs and back to be sure that no portion of the prefold diaper is exposed. This will help prevent leaks. |
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![]() Cover with diaper cover. Check legs and back to be sure that no portion of the prefold diaper is exposed. This will help prevent leaks. |
Step Eight |
![]() Tickle and hug your baby. |