Swaddlebees Cotton Prefolds are as basic as you can get with cloth nappying. It's a staple for most mums that use cloth nappies. Regardless of the system you have, you will always need prefolds at least during the newborn stage, or even just for back up. 

Made with 4x8x4 layers of 100% unbleached cotton twill that gets softer and more absorbent the longer it is used. Sold in 6-piece packs.

Folding the nappies

The most popular way for newborns and girls is to fold the nappy into thirds.  Lay the nappy with the two parallel stiched lines running horizontally and fold over each other as shown in the diagram.  Lay on top of a waterproof cover and fasten securely to the baby.

As boys get older, folding the nappy to create extra padding in front is the most popular.  Lay on top of a waterproof cover and fasten securely to the baby.

A modified version of this fold is useful in containing very loose stools, or if you want to secure the nappy with fasteners.

NEWBORN size measures 12x13" (30.5-33cm) and is good for babies 5-10 lbs. (2.6-4.5kg)
SMALL measures 12x16" (30.5-40.6cm) and is good for babies 7-15 lbs.(3.2 -6.8kg)
MEDIUM measures 14.5"x17" (36.8- 43.2cm) before washing and fits babies 12-25 lbs. (5.45-11.35kg)
LARGE measures 14.5"x21" (36.8-53.3cm) before washing and is good for babies 15-30 lbs. (6.8-13.6kg)