Choosing your wipe is the hardest part, I promise! At this point, you can make your wipe solution as complicated as your heart desires. A lot of people like to add baby oil to soften skin and make the wipes easier to use, or essential oils for antibacterial (or scent) properties. I kept it super simple with two ingredients: water and a gentle baby wash.
- Put about 10 wipes in an empty baby wipes container.
- Measure out 1 cup of water.
- Mix about 3 squirts of baby wash into the water (not the other way around--you don't want bubbles).
- Pour over wipes and allow to soak in for a few minutes before using.
Things to Be Aware of:
- You don't want to mix up too many wipes at once, because if they sit for too long, you could end up with mildew problems. I found that 10 is a good amount. I only have to use one at each changing as opposed to a few disposable wipes.
- Adding oil to the recipe can cause absorbency issues with cloth diapers.
- Some babies may react adversely to essential oils used directly on the skin. Use only a few drops or add a carrier oil to the recipe to avoid skin irritation.
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