I purchases some off-brand of baby wipes before my son was born. I used them the first few days at home with him, but his bottom turned red from irritation.
A friend told me to these homemade baby wipes:
1. Get some rolls of Viva paper towels
2. Cut them in half
3. Stick half a roll in a Rubbermaid container
4. Pour down the tube a mix of the following:
5. Remove the tube and the first inner sheet of the paper toweling.
6. Pull sheets off from the inside of the roll.
My son's irritated bottom was much better in a matter of a day or two. I still use them since they average about 2 cents a wipe verses 4 or 5 cents for name brand wipes.
I also use them to wipe his nose when he has dried-on ickys. Its much more gentle than using scratchy tissues.
Carey B
Save even more money (and the environment!) by using cloth wipes. Those little beby washcloths work well, as do old receiving blankets, old flannel sheets, etc. (09/14/2008)
By Wendy
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