And looked into cloth wipes as well. After all I did this is part to help the environment right? Anyway it became an afterthought. I do have disposable wipes in my diaper bag I know.... I'm so bad. But because I haven't found the right bag or case to keep them in yet so don't you start thinking "Rayna that's blasphemy!"
Anywho, when I bought diapers from a friend she included a set of wipes. And it was instant love. They were soft! And you don't havvvve to buy new either. Just like the diapers the wipes are cleaned regularly and stripped with bleach so no germs, passing from baby to baby. You could use old t-shirts, old or new receiving blankets cut into squares or regular baby wash cloths. Okay back on topic I swear I'm ADD sometimes... Oh look a cookie no ones eaten yet!
Here's what you'll need for my main solution.
- Cloth wipes *duh Rayna we got that geeze.*
- A mixing bowl
- Container you will use for your wipes. (mine is a munchkin wipe warmer but it's not necessary)
- Measuring cup
- Tablespoon measuring spoon? *proper name anyone?)
- Whisk
- Baby wash
- Coconut oil
- Tea Tree oil
Recipe as follows.
2 cups of water, pour half in the mixing bowl save the second half for later
1 tablespoon coconut oil. It's melting point is 72 degrees I use warm/hot water to melt it.
2 tablespoons baby wash.
1 drop tea tree oil. (no more than that it's really powerful and can irritate baby's skin.
Mix all together make sure all the coconut oil has dissolved and add the second half of water. Mix again and set aside or pour over wipes.
Notes:
I roll my wipes as follows so they fit better in the container.
15 wipes usually lasts a couple of days and get washed every other day so they stay in rotation and I haven't had any issues with mildew/mold in my warmer. And Tea Tree oil is antibacterial/antifungal helping as a preventative for icky things. Along with smelling great.
Used wipes go in the wetbag with used cloth diapers. And washed the same way.
Coconut oil works great to keep baby's skin soft and dry. I've been using it for a month now. Also helps with any diaper rashes as I'm told.
Instead of pouring the solution over the wipes you could keep it in a Peri Bottle (postpartum bottle they give you in the hospital) or a spray bottle. And spray the dry wipes as you need them.
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You could substitute olive oil or Castile Soap instead of coconut if you or baby is allergic. I haven't had staining issues with wipes or diapers so far the couple of times I have used it.
