Origami Diaper Fold

Intro: Origami Diaper Fold

Origami and cloth diapering go hand in hand.  The Origami Fold is one of my favorites for flat diapers.

STEP 1:

For this you will need:

1 flat cloth diaper - they still sell these in big box stores but I prefer to use old flannel sheets, you could also use a flour sack towel.

1 baby

Diaper cover (optional)

Fastener - snappy, pin or elastic belt (optional)

STEP 2:

Spread your diaper on your surface/changing table.  
My diaper is much smaller than standard size.

STEP 3:

Gather together the bottom corners and lift.

STEP 4:

This will create a triangle with an extra flap.

STEP 5:

Lay the flap to one side.

STEP 6:

Fold 1/3 or 1/4 of the flap toward center (depending on the size of your diaper).

STEP 7:

Fold in again

STEP 8:

Optionally, you can fold the corners of the triangle up for a trimmer fit around the legs.

STEP 9:

Place the baby on the folded diaper.

STEP 10:

Bring the triangle's corners to the front. Here you can tie, pin, snappy or secure with an elastic belt.

STEP 11:

I like to tie. I usually knot it and the front can be pulled from under the knot if you're practicing Elimination Communication and baby needs to use the toilet.

STEP 12:

If you desire waterproofing, a cover would go on at this point.

Comments

[jessrivers]

what size/dimensions would u recommend for newborn? planning to cut up flannel sheets - thanks

[sachfo]

It's much faster than it looks. With practice it only takes about 4 seconds to get from step 1 to step 8 and it can be done one handed until the fastening.

[scoochmaroo]

Awesome. Sounds like you need a video to demo how fast it is!