Anybody make their own wipes?

HappySad

Caixta wrote:

I keep a stack of 20p flannels in the bathroom and try to remember to grab one on the way to the changing mat. I run one under the tap just before I use it.

Then at the changing mat, I keep a toilet roll which I use to get off the "worst" of it. After all, we grownups use it. All that's needed then is a quick once over with the damp flannel. It doesn't get all that mucky then.(You can use old towels or any old rag really.)

Passing the bathroom afterwards, I flush the toilet paper and poo, chuck the flannel and nappy in the nappy bucket (with white vinegar solution of course) and then wash my hands. I could cut out a bit of walking and change the nappy in the bathroom, I guess.

It's great because there's nothing to throw in the bin, the washing is not at all troublesome and it's cheap.

I'm on baby number 4 now, but I wish I'd done it with my firstborn. Could have saved a packet on baby wipes! Isn't it funny how "convenience" items gradually get accepted and then become "necessities"? :rotfl: Oh well, I was young then and just saw ads and what everyone else was doing and thought that was the only way. Getting old and stubborn now!

Thanks for your idea. It is so simple and easy when you think outside of the box.. where the box being the one given to us from the manufactures that work very hard to convince us that we need their products and can't live without it.

I also like your signiture.

Has anyone used http://www.healthquest-brands.co.uk/default.asp?brand=4
they do a range of organic products for your baby. They sell in larger stores of Sainsbury and you can also order their products from their website.

bumpybecky

HappySad wrote:

I know I am being silly but what is baby wash? Is it baby bubble bath? Would it be OK if it was made without babywash?

I meant the yellow johnsons baby wash, not the blue bubble bath but one I think of as shower gel for babies IYKWIM. I think it's called head to toe wash, something like that anyway.

I only used that as we have loads as we were given some as a present. We're not using it for washing the baby as we've got LOADS of the little me organic bath goodies after the Boots promotion!

If you're thinking of using any kind of baby soap / bubbles/wash stuff in the nappy wipes solution just make sure it's very dilute. Make up a small quantity and give it a go. It might react with your baby's skin or froth too much etc. Just experiment and find out what works for you

HappySad

bumpybecky wrote:

I meant the yellow johnsons baby wash, not the blue bubble bath but one I think of as shower gel for babies IYKWIM. I think it's called head to toe wash, something like that anyway.

I only used that as we have loads as we were given some as a present. We're not using it for washing the baby as we've got LOADS of the little me organic bath goodies after the Boots promotion!

If you're thinking of using any kind of baby soap / bubbles/wash stuff in the nappy wipes solution just make sure it's very dilute. Make up a small quantity and give it a go. It might react with your baby's skin or froth too much etc. Just experiment and find out what works for you

Thanks a lot for your advice. I also did not know that Boots did an organic baby range.. fantastic!!! I will see what I can find in my local Boots store.

I will try out the solution as you say.

Thanks again
HappySad

jellyhead

ahhh, those bounty packs we're given in hospital - full size wipes pack, 50-pack of nappy sacks, pampers nappies ... we come out not thinking there's any other way. i use a disposable at night (on my baby, not me personally!) and my mum and sister were horrified last week to see me throw it away without mummifying it in a plastic sack. i don't think there's anything wrong with not using a nappy sack, am i in the minority?

on the subject of huggies wipes, does anyone else find them harsh on the skin? used a pack for on holiday - my baby hates them and i must admit they really hurt the eczema i currently have on my hand. they are very thick though, i said to my husband last night there are probably children on a pittance picking cotton for an hour to make just one wipe. a bit melodramatic but it does seem like a waste, i never thought you could wash them, silly me - i'll wash them before using them, get all the chemicals out then use them with camomile tea, wonderful stuff that is and fantastic on sore skin.

bumpybecky

jellyhead wrote:

on the subject of huggies wipes, does anyone else find them harsh on the skin?

have you tried using them (or any other brand of baby wipes) on your bum?

I did when I had dd1 as she didn't seem to like 'proper' wipes - they can really sting! :eek: :eek:

jellyhead

i have tried baby wipes for removing make-up and they made my face tingle and feel really horrible. the huggies ones really sting though. i only have a tiny eczema blister on my hand and accidentally caught it against the baby wipe, not nice. my baby has a sore bottom today, he's not well - i'm glad i found out how much the higgies wipe hurts, otherwise i'd have carried on torturing him with the wipes :eek: they say pure, like cotton wool and water, not so. maybe they're okay if your skin is perfectly healthy though. this is the first sore skin he's had and my eldest never got sore so i'm no expert.

Zziggi

bumpybecky wrote:

have you tried using them (or any other brand of baby wipes) on your bum?

I did when I had dd1 as she didn't seem to like 'proper' wipes - they can really sting! :eek: :eek:

funnily enough i bought some huggies wipes a month or so ago and my daughter kept saying 'oow! hurts!" when i used it. Have started using a camomile mixture and she's absolutely fine. IOt's amzing what you learn on this site!

HappySad

Great everyone. I am waiting for the BOGOF offer on Huggies wipes and I am going to wash out the chemicals and make the wipes solution you adviced. I will put it in a spray bottle and spray my son's bottom before wiping them.

Thanks everyone.

I have just spent too much money on organic baby bubble bath, body wash & nappy cream. Feel better that he is having less chemicals added to his body. Does anyone know how to make your own bubble bath or body wash... I know that this is a long shot but I thought I will ask.

bearla

Why not use wipes when out, and at home whats wrong with warm water and cotton wool!! When my childern were babies there was no such thing as wipes, and they all survived to become parents.

jellyhead

must admit that wipes are very handy for wiping up diarrhoea. i like to use cotton wool and baby lotion at home, i take it out with me too but i do have a travel size wipes pack for extreme mess too. the sample size or travel size bottles of lotion can be refilled from a larger bottle to save lugging a full size bottle around.