Hi Helen

Google the nappy lady uk - there are instructions on there on how to fold a flat

As for the poo removal - most of us girls have a little squirt device which attaches to your toilet - you just stick the nappy against the bowl and squirt and it removes the poo

Much better than having to try and handwash it out !!!!!

And btw - there are no silly questions. Nelle started a thread in the cloth nappy discussion for new users - you might want to check that out