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.

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

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

folding videos

Below are a couple of our favorite videos demonstrating the various folding techniques you can use with our diapers. 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.

using a doubler

A doubler can be used for added absorbency for night time and naps. Place the doubler on the diaper cover. Place the prefold on top of the doubler and put on baby with your preferred fold. The prefold diaper should always be touching baby, with the doubler as an extra absorbent layer underneath. You will receive 8 doublers in your first two deliveries. Going forward you will receive the number counted the week prior. To add doublers, you can make changes to your account here.