Reusable Baby Wipes - what liquid do you use?

FunkyFairy

I use the tea version on my second child. Worked a treat and he never had a sore bum.

arwenelf

Hi
I have reusable wipes for my son, they are made from fleece and flannel, one bit of each sewn together to make them double sided. I keep them in a pampers or huggies plastic tub. I make up a cup of chamomile tea add a drop of lavender or tea tree oil and then pour the cup over the wipes. I did used to add a couple of drops of baby bath, but found that the tea and oil were just as good!

jasper763

I like the sound of all this DIY reusable wipes and liquid. I originally was recommended Cheeky Wipes by a friend - their website tells you how to make the system work - google cheeky wipes and go to their How it Works page.

ragz_2

I cut up an old flannelette sheet to make mine. I just use water on them, then keep them in a 'wet-bag'.

hermum

When my daughter was born 29 years ago an old midwife, suggested that if she ever had a sore bum to use an egg white, just separate the egg break the white up a bit, smear on & leave to dry before putting a nappy on. She only ever got sore when she was in nappies just at night, tried the egg white at night & it went completely by the morning.
I only ever cleaned her with water & cotton wool, a dab of vaseline at every nappy change & used terry nappy squares.

mioliere

I was told by my midwife, many years ago, that natural yoghurt, smeared on like baby lotion, is very good for treating nappy rash.

natlie

hermum wrote: »

When my daughter was born 29 years ago an old midwife, suggested that if she ever had a sore bum to use an egg white, just separate the egg break the white up a bit, smear on & leave to dry before putting a nappy on. .

Hi be careful if you try this one - my daughter has a severe egg allergy she had a dot of mayo from a spoon on her skin once and it flared up huge!

I use baby bits soap from www.babykind.co.uk or http://www.cheekywipes.com/mandarin_and_tea_tree_lemon_essential_oil_blend

Nat

lauren_1

I tend to use either plain water if im using an old face cloth at home, fantastic for explosions!

Or if i'm going slightly posh either cooled camomile tea and a drop of lavender oil with a TINY drop of baby wash (and i mean 1 drop) just to give it some cleaning power (handy for meconium or dried poo on boys little bits) stored in a airtight tub, or water that's had oats in it ( pop some oats in a pop sock and tie in a knot and soak for a bit)

Both are good for babies delicate skin.