Homemade Baby Wipes

I recently stopped using baby wipes.  I learned that they are full of toxins.  Why would I, or any mother for that matter, want to put harsh chemicals on their baby's bottom?

I bought a bulk package of 100% cotton wash cloths for less than $5 and have been using those in place of wipes.  You can also order flannel wipes which are softer and quite nice!  You could even buy flannel material and make your own wipes.

Tonight I made wipes for something different and disposable.

What you need:

1 roll of paper towels
container to store wipes in
natural baby soap
olive oil

Take 1 roll of good paper towels (off brand don't work!) and cut it in half with a sharp knife.  Find a container that has a lid that is large enough to hold the wipes.  In the container mix 2 tablespoons of a baby soap of your choice, (I would suggest to use an all natural baby soap) with 2 cups of water and about a tablespoon of olive oil.  Olive oil works as a great moisturizer!  Place one half of the paper towel roll(save the other half for next time you make wipes!) in the container with the cut side facing down.  Let it sit for 5 minutes.  Put the lid on the container and flip it over.  Let it sit for another 5 minutes.  The wipes are ready!  Open the container and pull the cardboard out of the center.  Pull the wipes out from the center. If you find your finished product to be too soapy, you can cut back on the soap as desired.

*I use wipes usually within a week.  If you think you will have these wipes longer, boil the water first and let it cool.  This gives you distilled water and will make the wipes last longer.

Tip:  This would be a great gift for a new mom!  Include the recipe of course!