Save Money! Switch to Reusable Cleansing Cloth Wipes for Baby

Are you tired of tossing everything to the bin after you used it on your baby? Then try the cloth varieties instead. If there are cloth diapers, there are also cloth wipes that can save you a lot of money. These kinds are washable, and you can reuse them after laundering.

Making the switch to the cloth varieties is easier than you may think. The best thing is that there are available wipes on sites like The Wipery, and you don’t have to sew them yourself. You can buy them pre-made, and they are very affordable.

You can also go the DIY route where you can wash your old baby’s clothes. Some of the terry towels or old swaddle clothes can be cut into square pieces. Sew the edges or do twisted stitches on them. There are tutorials online where you can learn more on what to do.

Use a Solution

Regular disposable wipes often have solutions mixed into them to act as a disinfectant. They can be used to freshen up your little one’s skin. When it comes to the reusable varieties, you can add moisture by getting convenient sprays. Spray the baby’s bottom part and use the cloth to wipe. You can soak the fabric before traveling and make them like the pre-packaged ones that you buy from a store.

Plain water can be used as a solution, especially if your little one has sensitive skin. But when you use a wipe solution, you can benefit from the following:

• Your baby will be more comfortable: The fabric will keep their skin moist, and it will prevent irritation and diaper rash because dry cloth does not rub on your baby’s delicate bottom. Know more about rashes in this link here.
• Easy cleaning: The right solution can remove bacteria from urine and quickly get rid of your little one’s poop. This makes washing easier for both of you.
• More refreshing feeling: There are ingredients such as aloe or castile that will ensure that the skin is refreshed and cleaned at the same time.
• Sanitary purposes: It is known that using a good solution makes cleaning more sanitary compared to using cloth wipes that don’t have anything on them.

DIY Route in Making a Solution

If you choose the DIY route, you can be more economical and nature-friendly at the same time. You also know the ingredients used on the wipes, so you are assured that they will not be harsh to your little one’s skin. Here are some tips on how you can get started in making a solution for your cloth wipes. You will need the following:

• water
• 1 to 2 teaspoons of Castile
• a teaspoon of olive oil
• drops of essential oils such as lavender

Put the ingredients inside a spray bottle. You can reuse sanitizer sprays for this. Shake and mix everything before you use it. Store the bottle in a cool and dry place.

If you plan to store wet wipes for going out, place the fabrics inside a container with a lid. Pour about ¾ of the solution over the cloth. You should use them within three days. You can fold them in a plastic container with the solution. Another alternative is you take the spray with you and only use it when it’s time to change diapers.

Why Choose the Alternative?

For many mothers, it can indeed be a hassle to sew fabric and make solutions. Some of them choose to purchase the ones that are available in many grocery stores. However, there’s a downside to this since if they can’t go to the nearest grocery store and the disposable ones have already run out, they won’t be able to clean their little one’s bottom properly especially when they are out.

The good thing about wipes is that they are not only reusable, they are also great for babies with sensitive skin. Know more about their other uses here: https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetic-products/disposable-wipes. Another plus is that you are helping the environment by minimizing the waste that you are generating. If you are using about eight wipes a day for a year, this can balloon up to over 5,800 wastes annually.

For most moms, the convenience of having the wipes when there’s not enough money to buy disposable ones are more than enough. These cloth wipes are economical options since the disposable ones can cost you a lot in just two years.