Using washable wipes is much more environmentally friendly than using disposables and will save you money as well. Face flannels make great inexpensive wipes. The pop-in bamboo wipes come in a handy wet/tote bag are excellent value for money. The natural fibre is kind to the environment too.
Fancy making your own solution for washable baby wipes? Here's a few recipes... please let us know if you have any more by leaving your comments below
1. 1 part olive oil, 1 part distilled water and 1 part baby shampoo/bodywash (mix together and pour over wipes)
2. a cup of camomile tea (cooled) a little olive oil and a drop of tea tree
3. Warm water from the tap! Many people use just warm water for wiping delicate bottoms. There is no need to use toiletries on very young babies
June 10th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
I use washable wipes all the time! I vary the mix – usually no. 1, but sometimes chamomile tea, although that stains the wipes and makes them look suspect! I take a spray when out and about.
So much easier than baby wipes, and you don’t have to use as many because the bamboo wipes are more generously sized.
January 31st, 2010 at 12:20 pm
I saw my friend use a little spray bottle once too, but didnt know what she had in it. I think you can get the little spray bottles from boots. I’m going to give some of these a go. Thanks for the recipes.
April 28th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
I much prefer using washable wipes. I use a solution of baby wash, olive oil and water. It’s so much gentler on Brodie’s bum and none of those harsh chemicals!!
April 28th, 2010 at 10:35 pm
I have used washable wipes since around a week after starting in cloth. I love knowing no chemicals touch my little girl and it really isn’t any extra work.
For a few months I moistened the wipes in evenings so they’re ready to go but now I’ve gone back to having my spray bottle. Takes less time and easier to transport. Also uses less solution.
I make mine out of chamomile, tea tree oil, lavendar oil, a splash of lemon, a squirt of baby lotion and some aloe vera gel fresh off my plant
August 12th, 2010 at 3:17 pm
I’ve just been using the solution that came with my wipes, but it’s starting to run out, so I think I might try one of these next!
Also I really like the spray bottle idea, the wipes can sometimes develop a musty smell if they aren’t used quite soon after mixing with the solution. A spray bottle would fix that!