Handmade Baby Changing Pad

Rolled up

23 by 26 inches
I bought a 'travel changing pad' from Etsy a few weeks ago, but was a little disappointed by the size when it arrived. It was only 12 by 18 inches - and, maybe for a travel pad it isn't that bad, but I wanted to make some bigger ones.

More pictures of a second version

Instructions:
I took two of the cloth diapers out of the pack Mark's parents gave us. I laid them down on some purple flannel and cut it about an inch larger on all sides.

Then I pinnned them down and stitched them down all around with the sewing machine, about 1/4 to 1/2 inch from the diaper edge. Then I cut another piece of cotton fabric the same size as the flannel backing and sewed them together like I did the burp cloths, just inside the very edge of the diapers, leaving a 2 inch gap on one side for turning inside-out.

Turn inside-out, point out the corners with a dowel or unsharpened pencil, and sew the gap shut from the outside. Sew 1/4 inch from the edge all the way around for stabilizing. Then sew a line (I used a decorative curvy line) from the top edge stitch to the bottom edge stitch at equal spaces across the cloth, about 3 to 7 times, for quilting and to give it more stability when you wash it. Finish all thread tails and fold lengthways, then roll up and tie with a ribbon.

Sewing Burp Cloths: Same process, except nothing in between the flannel and the cotton fabric, and just the stabilizing stitch around the edge after turning. I'm making the burp cloths about 11 by 21 inches (finished), which is the size the flannel cuts to if I cut one yard into six equal pieces (cut into thirds, then cut each third in half lengthways). I've seen the typical burp cloth is about 18 by 14 inches with a cloth diaper inner lining

Update: The burp cloths get used every day. I use them for several things as they are a handy size. They catch milk during breastfeeding, stick under Esme's backside when I'm doing a quick diaper change on the bed or in the bassinet etc.. and they still get used to wipe her mouth when she spits up, which was their original intention ;) The big changing pads are also great (for small baby) as blankets or big soaker pads for when Dad or Grandpa hold her and her diaper leaks. A variety of small pads like these are just great all around, and hold up pretty well in the hot water cycle of the wash. And since they were so cheap and quick to make when one does eventually wear threadbare you can just toss it into the rags and make another during a spare nap.

Pogo also agrees it's 'sleeping weather' lately...
Are we sure there is still a spine in there?