What are the standard dimensions of prefolds and flats and what ages/weights do they accommodate?
Unbleached Cotton Prefolds: • Preemie – 2 X 6 X 2, 24cm x 33cm when new, approx. 22cm x 29cm after washing, fits approx. 1.8-4.5Kg (4-10lb). • Infant – 4 X 8 X 4, 30.5cm x 40.5cm when new, approx. 28cm x 33cm after washing, fits approx. 3-6 Kg. • Premium – 4 X 8 X 4, 37cm x 56cm when new. approx. 33cm x 50cm after washing, fits approx. 6-13Kg. • Toddler – 4 X 8 X 4, 44.5cm x 58.5cm when new, approx. 38cm x 50cm after washing, fits approx. 13-20Kg. • Thanks to Janie from Weewuns for these dimensions Flats will fit from a newborn through to a large toddler or small preschooler – the fit depends on the fold chosen rather than on different sizes of nappy. CanningVale “Happies” Terry Flats: appr 56 cm squared (after shrinkage) Flannelette Flats (blue stripe): appr 65 cm squared (after shrinkage) Muslin Flats: These vary in size; they are typically 70-90 cm squared. Muslin flats are very light, and typically only suitable for a newborn (sometimes doubled or tripled for more absorbency).
