Newspaper Fold
This is the simplest of all diaper folds. Fold the diaper in thirds with the thick part in the middle, fold any excess length towards the back and lay in a self closing diaper cover.

Angel Wing Fold
Follow instructions for the Newspaper Fold. After laying the diaper in the cover, fold the back edges open like wings. Use these wings to secure the diaper with a Snappi Diaper Fastener or diaper pins.

Bikini Twist Fold
Lay the diaper flat, place the baby on the back of diaper, pull the diaper between baby's legs, twist 180 degrees. Using the back wings of the diaper, use a Snappi Diaper Fastener or diaper pins to secure the diaper closed.

Too Much Bulk Fold
This is a little harder to manage because it requires an extra step but if you're having problems with the front of the diaper being too bulky you can try one of the two following solutions:

1. Using the Newspaper Fold, put the excess diaper length folded towards the back of the baby instead of the front. This will cut down on absorbency for a little boy but will reduce the amount of bulk in front.
2. Using the Angel Wing Fold, fold the diaper down a few inches in back BEFORE starting the instructions for the newspaper fold. This option was the most effective for us.

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I started doing the bikini twist fold before I knew it actually had a name--it worked great when my little girl was only a few months old as she was almost too small for prefolds still. Not only was it less bulky between her legs, but the twist helped to shorten the diapers so I didn't have to fold down any excess in the back. also creates a nice "pocket" of sorts for poo ; )

Rating: [4 of 5 Stars!]
Reviewed by Rebecca on Saturday 20 June, 2009

Don't forget the jellyroll! That was my fav for my boy when he was newborn. Really kept everything in. It's kind of like the newpaper fold, only you roll each side in towards the thick part - it's a little tricky but you get the hang of it after a few times!

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]
Reviewed by Amber on Friday 15 May, 2009

Also, I have found that using a doubler(like the hemp one offered on this site) with the angel wing fold offers great absorbency, albeit a little bulky!

Rating: [4 of 5 Stars!]
Reviewed by Crystal on Saturday 07 July, 2007

I've tried all three of these folds and have the most luck with the bikini twist. My daughter always peed right through the newspaper and angel wing folds, but the bikini twist adds enough bulk and absorbancy where it's needed.

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