Make Your Own Babywipes
As a new mother I remember being overwhelmed by all the products that I was told I couldn’t live without. Considering that I was fervently committed to not using any thing that wasn’t entirely natural, I discovered that my choices were actually quite limited. But, since most of the ‘natural’ baby wipes had ingredients in them that I considered suspect, I decided to try and make my own.
Simple Homemade Baby Wipes
Buy a roll of the paper towels that come perforated for a half size sheet.
Cut the roll in half and remove center cardboard support. Find a secure Tupperware type container that is tall enough to fit the half roll of toweling standing up in it. Once you have the right size container, pour about 1/4 cup mild castile soap and 1/4 cup good quality vegetable oil, like a blend of olive or almond with some calendula. Then add about 2 cups of warm water and mix gently. You can add a couple of drops of lavender essential oil for extra soothing and fragrance if desired.
Place the half roll in the container with the cut side down in the liquid. Make sure the lid is sealed tightly before you tip the container upside down to distribute the liquid. When you’re ready to use the wipes, pull from the center of the roll.
If you’re just going to be out for a few hours and don’t have your container ready, you can simply tear off a few of the half size paper towels and cut them in half . Stack them and lay them in a plastic baggie with a secure zip lock. Then add a smaller amount of the same solution. The solution should be absorbed by the towels and not leave much excess fluid. Simply toss in your diaper bag and you’re prepared for any mess, on face or bottom!
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