| How to Fold Square (Flat) Cloth Diapers |
Many parents still choose the old-fashioned square (flat) cloth diapers, as it is the most economical diapering option. However, this requires folding the diaper to fit your baby. We've shown 2 different folds in the video below, and have diagrams of 2 other folds at the bottom of this page.
Square Diaper Fold #1
Fold bottom edge up |
Fold top edge down |
Fold top edge down again |
Fold in top and bottom |
Fold bottom up again to make a thicker absorbent pad |
Fold up and... |
Either pin or tuck inside a Velcro diaper cover. |
Square Diaper Fold #2 (Very thick centre pad. Will not fit older babies.)
Fold C up to top edge |
Bring C across to meet B, while drawing up D to meet A |
(You should have a double thick rectangle with a 4-layer thick triangle) Make 3 equal folds to the edge of the triangle. |
Pull upper (double) layer of triangle across the thick rectangular pad. |
Flip entire diaper over. |
Flip thick centre pad over and slide back. |
Fold up and... |
Either pin or use inside a Velcro diaper cover. |
Square Diaper Fold #3
Fold the bottom up to make a rectangle as long as you wish the diaper to be |
Fold right side 1/3 over
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Fold left side 1/3 over |
You now have a 3 layer thick rectangle with a 6 layer thickness at one end. |
 Place the thick end in the front for boys, or in the back for girls. |
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