I guess my 'challenge' isn't REALLY much of a challenge, because I enjoy using flats and prefolds so much... My one issue (I believe I've mentioned it in the last fpp post) is that I can't get flats snug enough around the legs, they're always gapey - I think I need to find a fold where I can do a 'jelly fold' at the legs, to get the best fit possible. That said, I'm wondering if perhaps it is the fabric of the flats that prevents getting a snug fit around the thighs - they are made of flannel, and a lot of the flats I have seen pictures off online - mainly on
DiaperSwappers and
JustMommies, look to be made of a more stretchable cotton material. I aim to have the perfect fold by the end of the week!
I promised some folds-tutorials back on Monday, and seeing as it's now Wednesday, I thought I should come through on that promise... So I now present to you -
the kite fold....
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lay flat out... well, flat... baby crawling on the flat is not a required part of the fold.. nor a recommended one.... |
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with the flat in a diamond shape in front of you, fold one corner into the center |
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repeat with opposite side - you now have a kite shape... as the name of the fold suggests! |
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fold the top of the diamond down - you now have an upside down triangle shape |
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fold the bottom of the 'kite' up toward the top - as high as you want (this forms the rise) |
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fold down the top a little - I go with about 2 inches |
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again fold one side in toward the center |
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and repeat with other side |
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open up the top of the diaper - this creates the wings to do the diaper up with |
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place baby on top of diaper |
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bring diaper up between legs |
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bring wings up and over babies belly |
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then pin! if required hold babies feet at ankles so you can actually take a photo of the completed diaper.... |
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then chase the baby when she escapes your clutches... |
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put cover on & then release |
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