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The following diagrams illustrate some of the traditional terry nappy folds.
We also have some nappy folding videos.
Square nappy folds.
The best way to fasten terry nappies is undoubtedly the
Nappi Nippa ,
they are far easier and safer than pins.
1. The Traditional Kite
Kite
Fold side flaps to the centre.
Fold top down.
Fold bottom corner up.
Better for older babies.
Nite Kite
Step one, tie as above.
Step two: take a second nappy and fold it into a
rectangle shape. Then place it in the centre of
the nappy for extra absorbency. If you find this
too bulky for your baby, you can use a stuffer or
fleece topped booster.
2. Butterfly or Chinese fold
Fold nappy in half away from you.
Take top layer of corner A to corner B, (see diagram 2)
making a triangle as in diagram 3. Turn nappy over
so that the triangle is underneath. Fold the
square part twice so that the wadding is centre
front. Very absorbent.
3. The Cone
Fold all four points to the centre.
Fold each side over one third.
Fan out the top of the nappy, holding where indicated
in diagram 3. A compact fit.
4. Corners
Fold two sides in to form a square (the amount of
these first two folds is determined by the size
of the baby - more for a smaller baby, less for
a larger baby). Fold the thickest corner over
to make a triangle. Place baby on the triangle
and bring up corner 1. Follow diagrams 5 & 6,
tucking corners 2 & 3 between baby's legs.
Bring up corner 4 & fasten together with
flaps 2 & 3 as per diagram 7, leaving corner
1 between fastener & baby's skin. Snug around
baby's legs. Minimises leakage.
5. Parallel
Fold bottom corner up and top corner down to overlap.
(Amount of overlap depends on the size of the baby.)
Fold left corner so its top edge is level with the
top fold. Repeat with the right corner.
5. Triangle
Fold nappy in half to make a triangle.
Fold again to make a smaller triangle.
Only one fastener required.
Best for a small baby. As baby grows, fold only once.
Triangle variation.
Fold nappy in half. Fold top edge down.
(Amount folded down will depend on baby's size.)
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