DIY Baby Wipes for Happy lil Bums!
Store bought baby wipes can be full of some nasty sh#t, that you don't want to be using on your bubba, so even if they are claiming to be good for 'sensitive skin' or "free of this" and "free of that" always check the actual ingredients list. We reach for the WaterWipes as a back up when our DIY's run out. These have the most simple ingredients - water and grapeseed extract which is super natural and chemical-free. Better yet make your own, you'll know exactly whats in them, it'll save you $, it's very satisfying and that little bottom will thank you for it!!
Here is our DIY Baby Wipes Recipe:
- Thick Paper Towels like Viva (or reusable cloths)
- 1 tablespoon Organic Castile Soap (or you could substitute for a natural dishwashing liquid or baby shampoo)
-1 teaspoon of jojoba oil (or substitute coconut oil, sweet almond oil, avocado oil etc)
- 1 tablespoon Witch Hazel (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Rose water (optional)
- 1 3/4 cups of water
- 6-8 drops Lavender Essential Oil (once bubs is 3 months +)
- Ice-cream container / lunch box / large glass jar / or similar sized container
1. Cut the paper towels in half using a sharp knife.
2. Mix the liquid ingredients together.
3. Pop one half of the paper towels (use the other half next time) face up in the container and pour the liquid over it . Flip the container to make sure it's all getting a good soak-y soak. You may need to add more or less depending on the brand of paper towels.
4. Once they’re soaked, you can just pull the cardboard roll right out of the middle and pull up one wipe, which will get the roll started. Now you're ready to roll!!
Pop a few in a zip lock bag for on the go. For super simple or sensitive skin just use the paper towels and water and skip the other ingredients. Happy bums all round! What do you think - will you give it a go?!
