So I found this video on You Tube for folding flat diapers.
I have been trying to figure this fold out since Joel was a baby. Got it figured out and tried it on Isaac. And now I'm in search of all my old flannel receiving blankets to use as flats. They work so well. I just snappi them on. It doesn't work great with flannel, but with a nice cover, it holds in place. I roll the diaper up around Isaac's thighs, and done. I like this way better than anything else so far. I haven't had the test of a poopy in one yet, but maybe today since I've finally found enough blankets for several changes.
For those who wonder how to make these, easy. If you have receiving blankets, they likely are the right size, about 30x30. 27x27 is good to if it's preshrunk. So you don't have to do anything. Otherwise, prewash your fabric and cut to size that you desire (either above will work) and then serge around the edge.
Do you have any idea how nice and clean these things are going to get without any elastic or folds to catch? Or multiple layers to try to rinse out? And then drying...how fast do you think these things would take out on the line?
So many who cloth diaper are in it for environmental reasons or it's the "stylish" this to do. I do it for those reasons too, but I am just too cheap to get the stylish, $30+ diapers that are out there. So I am finding myself more and more old school the more I cloth diaper. Though...I still like my snappy and PUL covers more than pins and vinyl plastic panties.
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I actually saw this video after you told me about it. I've not had a chance to try it yet, but I might today while her pocket diapers are in the wash.
How are the flats working for you? I am curious. I have never tried them but would like to know more. I love the colorful, striped longies your boys have. So cute!
I really like using them. I haven't had too many BM's in them yet, and did have one not stay inside. I also learned that with my 4 month old and the origami fold I can just tie the diaper instead of snappi or pins.
I was wondering about BM's... I have a hard enough time with those myself. I use prefolds and covers and am resorting to Impse Vimpse flushable liners now to catch the most of it. I tried fleece and it does seem to help, but I don't love fleece. That has it's problems.
Thirsties duos catch BMs quite nicely! I create a poop pocket by folding the triangle part up at the sides (check it out: http://www.diaperware.com/picturepages/flatfolding.htm ) and then i tuck the legs in even more once it's snappi'd.
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