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basic kite
 This
fold works for all babies, but I prefer it for larger babies and
toddlers. I strongly suggest either usin'
two flats (stack the two together and fold as if you were foldin' one),
or usin' a folded up flat or doubler down the center for absorbancy.
This fold will give you 2 x 3 x 2 layers of thickness without a
second flat or doubler. Approximate after-foldin' measurements (includin'
the math behind it all for custom-sized flats):
27"
square: 19.10" waist x 19.10" rise
30"
square: 21.20" waist x 21.20" rise
32"
square: 22.60" waist x 22.60" rise
34"
square: 24.05" waist x 24.05" rise
36"
square: 25.45" waist x 25.45" rise
formulas
for custom sizes:
√(size
of flat / 2)2 *2
= waist
√(size
of flat / 2)2 *2
= rise
The
kite is easy to tweak! For a trimmer fit, overlap the center edges
when making the initial folds. For a shorter rise, fold down more
of the back/front. For a slightly smaller waist, fold down more of
the back and less of the front. For a longer rise, fold down less
of the back/front.
1. Fold the bottom and right edges in
towards the center in equal amounts, so that they meet along an
imaginary diagonal line that runs from the upper left corner to the
bottom right corner.
2. Fold in the upper left corner and
the lower right corner in equal amounts, so that they meet in the
center. For a trimmer fit, you can fold the sides in slightly.
Your flat kite fold is ready to be put on your
baby. If it's still a little long
along the back and sides of your baby's thighs, you can tuck in the dipe around the legs, rolling the edge under once or twice
(this helps to
contain messes and ensure that the cover will fit over the dipe without
edges poking out).
tweakin' for a skinnier baby:
Fold in the upper left corner a lot and the lower right corner
just a bit, so that they meet in the front. For a trimmer fit
around the legs, you can fold the sides in slightly.
 
~or~
Overlappin' the edges in the center when you
make your first fold makes for a trimmer dipe with extra absorbency in
the middle.
 
if you'd like a Snappi/pin alternative at
changin' time:
- if you need quick access for potty trips:
don't fold in the bottom right corner (the kite's tail) in step
two. Instead, tie or pin the waist and pull the tail up over the knot/pin and tuck it in (if it
pulls out too easily, you can fasten it with a Snappi so that the Y
falls under the knot/pin). This way, the diaper stays on around
the waist, and it's quick work to pull the kite's tail back up
afterwards.●
- if you are Snappi/pin shy, fold your flats
after washin' them so that they're ready to use when you need 'em,
and pre-fasten the pins vertically towards the top edge of the front
outside. When you put the diaper on your baby, just thread the
waist's corners through the pins and tie.
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TM