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Why should I make my own baby wipes?
Making your own baby wipes will not only save you money, but also allow you to
mix the ingredients of your choice instead of using harsh or drying chemicals
found in many manufactured baby wipes.
What are my different options for making my own baby wipes?
You have two options for your baby wipes. You can use wash clothes soaked in
your homemade solution or make disposable wipes soaked in your own solution. You
can also buy pre-made solutions as well. If you are using cloth diapers, adding
wash cloth wipes is very simple because you can just throw the soiled wipes into
your diaper pail.
How much money will I save by making my own wipes?
On average, parents spend $200 on disposable wipes during a 30-month period,
according to
www.zany-zebra.com/cloth-wipes.shtml. Using old washcloths around your house
will cost you nothing. Even if you decide to buy some washcloths, your upfront
cost will be your initial investment and that’s it. If you decide to make
disposable clothes, your out-of-pocket cost will be half of what the roll of
paper towels will cost you (or about 75 cents). Your solution will cost about 25
cents.
How do I make home made disposable baby wipes?
Cut a roll of heavy duty paper towels in half (recommend Viva or Bounty)
*Another option is Quickables found at
www.diaperusa.com or www.amazon.com. You
can make these more affordable by cutting them into fourths.
Mix liquid ingredients together (see recipe below)
Place the paper towel roll into container with cut side facing downward
*Recommend a Rubbermaid #6 or #9 container
Secure lid tightly and allow to sit until all liquid is absorbed into towels
Turn container upside down and allow roll to soak for 10 min.
Open container and start the roll by pulling towel from the inside of the roll
What are the recipes for the wipe solutions?
See video
Here is a simple solution for your wipes:
2C distilled water (that was boiled and now cooled)
2T baby body wash
1T baby oil (examples include Tea tree oil or Lavendar oil)
Or
2 C distilled water
2 T Dr. Bronner’s baby soap
Additional recipes for baby wipes can be found at:
http://www.amazon.com/California-Baby-Diaper-Area Wash/dp/B000Q63QGS/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1201820788&sr=1-10
http://kanggah.com/cheap/babywipes.htm
http://ezinearticles.com/?Make-Your-Own-Wipe-Solution&id=118618
www.zany-zebra.com/cloth-wipes-solutions.shtml