Quick tutorial for folding a flat

This is my favorite flat fold for the CNY Cloth Diaper group.

I picked this up a while back on Diaperswappers, it was dubbed "the airplane fold" because it's pretty similar to folding a paper airplane.

Personally, I think receiving blankets  make the best flats. They're big, absorbent, super cute and people tend to give you a bazillion at your baby shower.

First, lay your (hopefully not terribly wrinkled) flat of choice down so that the long way is vertical. Fold about 1/3 of the fabric up like this. How much you fold is pretty dependent on how big your baby is. For a toddler, I think this is good, but play with it.

Now take the bottom corners and fold them up toward the center (much like making a paper airplane) 

You may choose to let your dog supervise as well.

Now fold up the tip of the triangle you just created. Again, how far you fold up is dependent on how big your baby is. Smaller baby, bigger fold. 

My dog approves of this.

Now take the top corners and fold these in toward the center. I angle it the way pictured because the top is going to wrap around your baby's waist and pin. The angle will depend on how big your baby is. At this point you'll then tuck in the top little pieces that are hanging over the top edge of what will be the back of the diaper, otherwise your baby will have little tuxedo flaps when your'e done.

Now place your baby in the middle, fold up the bottom and fold in the sides. I generally roll or fold in the part that is at the thighs up to the back. This just neatens up the look and makes a trimmer fit. It also helps keep in any mess that may happen. 

Pin or snappi the diaper closed and voila!