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Diaper Folding 101 : Folding Prefolds into Diaper Wraps

As easy as 1,2,3 . . . diaper wrap simplicity!  Micro-Fleece liners are often added in the stride of Prefolds because of fleece's ability to wick moisture from baby's privates to the absorbent diaper beneath, thereby keeping baby dry and rash free.

This diapering method is using a Bummis Super Whisper Wrap, although any wrap style cover can be used. 

 

Click on images in diagrams below to enlarge.

Bummis Super Whisper Wrap

Chinese Prefold folded selvage to selvage into a Bummis Super Whisper Wrap.

Chinese Prefold folded lengthwise into a Bummis Super Whisper Wrap.

#1.  Here is the Bummis Super Whisper Wrap's inner . . . see the tabs to left and right and the 'pocket' in the front?

The Bummis Super Whisper Wrap is made from a super resistant waterproof laminate sandwiched between two layers of a soft polyester knit.

Other diaper wraps can be used as well . . . some are more lightweight than the Super Whisper Wrap and have add'l built-in leg gussets for containing those dreaded baby diaper 'blow-outs.'

#2.  The Super Whisper Wrap can hold a Prefold in a variety of ways.  Each way has its own pros and cons.

Above is the simplest, and probably the most popular, way to utilize a Super Whisper Wrap.  The Prefold is folded from selvage (stitched) end to selvage end and then tri-folded to fit snugly in the body of the Super Whisper Wrap.

Notice the front portion is tucked into the cover's pocket to 'hold' it in place.

If wanting to use a micro-fleece liner in the stride to wick moisture from baby's skin, make sure you lay it atop in the stride.

#3.  Another popular way to lay a Prefold into a Super Whisper Wrap is to tri-fold it lengthwise (making it longer).  As you can see it will exceed the 'length' of the wrap, so you can either fold the add'l length down in back or front (depending on where you need the absorption).

The picture below shows the length-wise folded Chinese Prefold tucked down in back.

 Bummis Super Whisper Wrap with Chinese Prefold folded down in back.

The picture below shows the length-wise folded Chinese Prefold tucked down in the forward 'pocket' of the Bummis Super Whisper Wrap.  The pocket was not designed to 'hold' the prefold up front, but we have found it helps to stabilize it somewhat.  If you discover problems with wicking, discontinue using it in this fashion.

 Bummis Super Whisper Wrap with Chinese Prefold folded down in front.

Bummis Super Whisper Wrap with newspaper folded Chinese Prefold.

Super Whisper Wrap pulled up over baby's stride.

Super Whisper Wrap has loop-backs on its aplix tabs.

#4. Another option is to fold the Chinese Prefold in the way of the Newspaper Fold and place in the Bummis Super Whisper Wrap.  You might find it works well to tuck the front portion into the front pocket.  That can help hold it in place.

Also, note that you can use this same fold and actually secure the diaper on baby with diaper pins or a Snappi Fastener for an even MORE securely worn diaper.  Wraps were designed to not NEED any fasteners, but whatever works best for you and your squiggly-wiggly baby.

#5.  The front is pulled up and the back tabbed wings wrap around baby and are secured with the side aplix tabs (as seen at right).

Super Whisper Wrap secured to baby with tabs.

The Aplix tabs on the Bummis Super Whisper Wrap have "loop-backs" that allow you to secure the tabs down before throwing them into the washing machine.  This allows you to avoid the dreaded 'diaper chain' or tearing into the fibers of your other diapers.

 

 

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