So, I finally made the goal to start using cloth wipes as soon as I ran out of my current box of disposable wipes.
When it comes to clothes wipes, there are two methods: the wet method and the dry method. With the wet method, you keep the wipes in a container and pour the cleaning solution on top of them so they are damp prior to use. With the dry method, you keep your wipes dry and apply the cleaning solution to the wipe or baby bum via a spray bottle.
I was interested in trying the dry method first because it seemed easier to tote along in the diaper bag and I had heard you can have problems with mold growing on yours wipes with the wet method.
So, now all I needed was a cleaning solution. You can buy a commercially made cleaning solution
, but why buy one when you can make your own! Making your own is cheaper and you can normally find all the ingredients you need in you home!There are tons of cloth wipe solution recipes on the internet. I opted for a basic solution with some specific ingredients in mind.
- Soap - to cleanse and remove urine and feces.
- Oil - to help the wipe glide across baby’s skin and keep it soft.
- Aloe - to sooth skin and protect skin.
- Essential Oil - to use for antibacterial properties.
Here's the recipe I used:
Cloth Wipes Solution
1/2 cup Hot Water
1 1/2 teaspoons mild soap (I used a baby mild castile soap)
1 1/2 teaspoons jojoba oil
1 1/2 teaspoons aloe juice
1 drop tea tree oil
Mix your ingredients and pour into spray bottle.
You can use this solution for the wet wipe method by increasing the amounts of the recipe.
So far, I've been enjoy the wipes a lot. I feel like the cleaning solution cleans and nourishes my baby's bum very well. I'm glad I made the switch and wonder what took me so long!
Are you using cloth wipes in your home? What cleaning solution do you use?
