February 20, 2008

Homemade Baby Wipes

Yes, I make my own and you can too... it's so easy!


1. Cut a roll of 'Bounty' paper towels in half with a bread knife. (I've tried most of the other paper towel brands and 'Bounty' really is the best for wipes. All the other guys tend to turn into a wet ball of mush.)




2. Mix:
4 tablespoons Baby Oil
1 1/4 cup water (distilled water keeps the wipes smelling fresh longer)
2-3 squirts of baby soap (choose the brand based on your baby's sensitivity)





3. Put the paper towels in a storage container (a 'Rubbermaid' #6 works great) with the messy side upright. Pour 1/2 the mixture over the top.





4. Flip the paper towels over and pour on the remaining mixture. Snap the lid in place and let the paper towels soak for a couple of minutes.



5. After the paper towels are completely moist, pull the cardboard tube out of the center.



6. Pull from the center to use.





* If the wipes start to dry out, just add more water.

* Soap amount based on how sudsy your brand is... you don't want too much soap left on the baby's bottom.

1 comment:

Nkateko Ndala-Magoro said...

This is a very good tip. I am not sure if we have the same brand of paper towel here in S.A. Will surely try it. Since you lived here, did you find a similar quality brand?

Will definately use