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Make diaper changing time a more pleasant experience for you & your baby with these baby wipe recipes
Homemade baby wipes recipes will give your baby a gentle clean and fresh scent.
Cheaper and safer than Huggies or Pampers.
Make gentle care one of your baby’s first discoveries.
How to make homemade wet wipes:
Read the recipes below and choose one that you would like to make. Gather the
ingredients and blend. Once you have your solution mixed up, choose your baby wipes. A roll of paper towels
(recycled is very cool) cut in half with a bread knife gives you a lot of wipes.
Or you can cut up a towel and finish the
edges or use flannel or other cotton fabric. And what about those blue shop
towels? Or inexpensive wash cloths?
As for storage, use a zipper baggie for travel or a small plastic storage
container with a lid for home. Shoot -- be subversive and recycle a commercial
baby wipes container for your homemade wipes!
The Original Recipe for Baby Wipes
1/2 roll of paper towels (cut in half to make short rolls)
1/8-1/4 c. baby shampoo
1/8-1/4 c. vegetable oil (apricot or sunflower)
2 cups lukewarm water
1 plastic container that the rolls fit in
Mix liquid ingredients gently. Pour mixture over one half of paper towel roll in
container. Dispense wipes from center of roll.
Basic Baby Wipes #1
1 ½ - 3 cups water
1/8 cup olive oil (apricot or sunflower too)
3-5 drops tea tree oil
8 drops lavender oil
Shake gently with 1 T (1/8 cup) baby shampoo (I like Mustela!)
Pour over either cloth wipes or 1/2 paper towel roll, or can be kept in a spray
bottle near changing station.
Anti-fungal Baby Wipes
Naturally refreshing
1/2 c. distilled water
1 tsp. vinegar
1/4 c. aloe vera gel
1 TBS. calendula oil
1 drop lavender essential oil
1 drop tea tree essential oil
Looking for something to gently discourage yeast diaper rashes? The vinegar and
essential oils discourage yeast growth which means you shouldn't have too much
trouble with these wipes getting moldy. To prepare, use a glass jar with a tight
fitting lid. Pour all your ingredients in, cover the jar and shake to blend the
ingredients. Place your wipes in a container and pour on enough solution to
moisten them. Store any extra solution in the fridge. It should stay fresh for a
long time especially if you used distilled water. If a baby had a really red,
raw diaper rash you might not want to use these wipes as vinegar may cause a
burning sensation.
Basic Baby Wipes #2
2 cups water
2 T. oil (I use baby oil or half baby oil and half calendula oil)
1 T. baby bath
1-2 drops Tea Tree oil
1-2 drops Lavender oil
Mix all ingredients together in a 3qt. cylinder Rubbermaid container. Then place
1/2 roll of Bounty paper-towels (cut in half horizontally ahead of time with a
sharp straight edge knife) down in mixture. Let sit a couple minutes, then pull
out middle cardboard tube from paper-towel roll. Then flip paper-towels over in
container and place lid on and within 10-15 min., the mixture is easily
distributed and wipes will be ready for use!
Herbal Baby Wipes
Tea Tree & Chamomile will delight your baby's senses
by offering a wonderful combination cleaning and a calming fragrance that your
baby will love.
2 cups water
2 tsp. baby shampoo
1/4 cup aloe vera gel
1 tbsp. calendula oil
3 drops tea tree essential oil
3 drops lavender essential oil
Mix liquid ingredients gently. Pour mixture over one half of paper towel roll in container. Dispense wipes from center of roll.
Calendula Baby Wipes
2 cups water
2 tsp. baby shampoo
1/4 cup aloe vera gel
1 tbsp. calendula oil
5 drops lavender essential oil
5 drops tea tree essential oil
Mix liquid ingredients gently. Pour mixture over one half of paper towel roll in container. Dispense wipes from center of roll.
Lanolin Baby Wipes
4 cups water
1 tbsp baby shampoo, baby wash, or liquid soap
1-3 drops essential oil
1/4 tsp pure liquid lanolin
1 tbsp. liquid glycerin
Mix liquid ingredients gently. Pour mixture over one half of paper towel roll in container. Dispense wipes from center of roll.
Castile Baby Wipes
Tea Tree & Lavender help keep your baby feeling cool and refreshed all day
long!
1 cup water
1 tbsp. Baby Dr. Bronner's liquid castile
1 tbsp. apricot oil or almond oil
2 drops tea tree essential oil
5 drops lavender essential oil
Mix liquid ingredients gently. Pour mixture over one half of paper towel roll in container. Dispense wipes from center of roll.
Aloe Vera Baby Wipes
1 cup distilled water
1/2 cup aloe vera gel
2 tbsp. calendula oil
2 drops tea tree essential oil
2 drops lavender essential oil
2 tbsp. Witch Hazel
Mix liquid ingredients gently. Pour mixture over one half of paper towel roll in container. Dispense wipes from center of roll.
Note: If you are looking for high-quality therapeutic grade essential oils, I highly recommend Young Living. I am simply in love with their products, they are a part of nearly every facet of my life.
General Safety Information
General Safety Information:. Use extreme caution when
using oils with children and give children only the gentlest oils at extremely
low doses. It is safest to consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before
using oils with children.
Baby Gift Basket Idea
A boo boo bunny, a small canister of
baby powder,
baby lotion, baby oil, diaper rash ointment,
baby wipes,
washcloths, receiving blankets, a teething ring, a bib and a night light.
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