Home Made Wipes

Sometime in July or August of this year, as we were suffering from unexplained diaper rash, my neighbor was over helping.  I was complaining that even the sensitive store bought wipes were still burning the babies tooshies and she said she made her own wipes for her kids.  What the what?  I didn't know you could make your own wipes.  She proceeded to give me the "formula" which I confirmed on the internet and voila, home made wipes!  So easy, SO CHEAP, and so alcohol free - no more burn!!  Everyone in our house agrees they clean better as well.

So here you go, the recipe for home made wipes:

What you need:
Roll of paper towel (we use Kirkland brand from Costco, no need to use an expensive brand, the baby oil softens them)
Serrated knife
Cutting board
4 cup microwavable measuring cup
Baby shampoo - Cetaphil or Johnson's and Johnson's
Baby oil
Container with lid for 1/2 paper towel roll

How to do it:
Heat 2.5 to 3 cups of water in the microwave 2 to 3 minutes and cool to room temperature

Cut a roll of paper towel in half and remove the cardboard

Add approximately 2 Tablespoons of shampoo and 1 Tablespoon baby oil to the container the wipes will be stored in

Pour cooled water into the container then place the 1/2 roll of paper towel in cut side up first.

After the water is all absorbed (approximately 30 seconds) flip the roll, pull the center towel up as the start of the wipe roll.

Store in an air tight container.  I found this great container at Target in the aisle with the rubbermade containers.  The lid is super easy to get off with one hand while holding a baby down!  

I hope if you need baby wipes you will give this a try, we really are very happy with them!