The names of these nappy folds are not necessarily the names given to them by their original creators.
I have given them names for identification purposes.

If using pins, they should run from side to side.

CONE

Fold all four points to the centre.
Fold each side over one third.
Fan out the top of the nappy, holding where indicated in diagram 3.
A compact fit.

FRONT'N'BACK

Fold nappy in half.
Fold top down one third for thickest padding at the back.
OR
Fold bottom up one third to give thickest padding in the front.
Fasten with two fasteners.

CORNERS
Shown to me by Joy

Fold two sides in to form a square (the amount of these first two folds is determined by the size of the baby - more for a smaller baby, less for a larger baby).
Fold the thickest corner over to make a triangle.
Place baby on the triangle and bring up corner 1.
Follow diagrams 5 & 6, tucking corners 2 & 3 between baby's legs.
Bring up corner 4 & fasten together with flaps 2 & 3 as per diagram 7, leaving corner 1 between fastener & baby's skin.
Snug around baby's legs. Minimises leakage.

PARALLEL

Fold bottom corner up and top corner down to overlap. (Amount of overlap depends on the size of the baby.)
Fold left corner so its top edge is level with the top fold.
Repeat with the right corner.
Fasten with two fasteners.

KITE

Fold side flaps to the centre.
Fold top down.
Fold bottom corner up.
Two fasteners will be needed.
Better for older babies.

NITE KITE

Using 2 nappies, fold the first as per diagrams 1 & 2 (the amount folded in diagram 2 will depend on the size of the baby).
Place the first nappy on the second nappy as per diagram 3.
Fold the kite fold around the first nappy, to hold it in place.
Two fasteners will be needed.
Great night nappy, but not so bulky to secure.

TRIANGLE

Fold nappy in half to make a triangle.
Fold again to make a smaller triangle.
Only one fastener required.
Best for a small baby. As baby grows, fold only once.

TRIANGLE VARIATION

Fold nappy in half.
Fold top edge down. (Amount folded down will depend on baby's size.)
One fastener required.

ORIGAMI

Fold nappy in half away from you.
Take top layer of corner A to corner B, (see diagram 2) making a triangle as in diagram 3.
Turn nappy over so that the triangle is underneath.
Fold the square part twice so that the wadding is centre front.
Very absorbent.

'V'
Created by Danni

Fold three sides to the centre.
Fold top down to overlap the centre.
Fold bottom corners as shown in diagrams 3 & 4.

TWIST

Fold the nappy in half.
Take the bottom left corner in your right hand and the bottom right corner in your left hand & uncross your arms.
(In other words - Twist)
NB. This fold is not meant to keep anything substantial in, only to keep the carpet dry.
Very good for air circulation.

If you know of a nappy fold not pictured here, please contact me.

These nappy folds were personally drawn by Marg Cameron in 1999.
© 1999 Margaret Cameron