One of the best gifts I received from a friend post-birth, was the recipe and supplies for homemade baby wipes.
I loved them!
How did I NOT know about homemade baby wipes before my 4th child?!
Not only are they cheap and easy to make…they are also way better for your chubby baby’s bottom than store-bought wipes.
Supplies
- 1 roll Bounty (this b
- A very sharp knife or an electric knife works best (*UPDATE* We found a much better way by using a Miter Saw)
- 1 T. baby wash
- 1 T. coconut oil (you can use other oils but coconut has lots of good benefits so it’s a good choice)
- 1 C. water (make sure it is hot if you’re using coconut oil so it’ll melt)
- 1 container the appropriate size to house the wipes (the one pictured came from Dollar Tree)
Directions
Remove the cardboard roll inside the paper towels and cut the remaining paper towels in half. (as noted below by Amber, you can leave the roll in there and remove it as the final step…whichever works best for you)
Mix the baby wash, oil, & hot water around to make sure the wash and oil are evenly distributed.
Pour the mixture into your wipes container.
Add the cut paper towels and let them sit for about an hour until all the liquid spreads throughout the paper towels.
Pull wipes from the center.
To make them more travel-friendly, I take a chunk out and put them in a quart-size Ziploc.
It’s unbelievably easy! And I simply love this particular brand of baby wash which I bought from Target.
The best part about these…they do not contain alcohol and they are super-soothing for those delicate areas, especially if you’re dealing with a diaper rash.
Just make sure you get the right size Bounty. I bought rolls that were too big once and I couldn’t fit them in my container.
Hi,I was wondering if anyone has tried castil soap?
I just made these and I love them! I’m just overly worried about mold and bacteria growth by letting them sit room temperature. How long can you use them?
I used one over the course of a couple of months without any mold problems but you could add some essential oils if there is any concern.
Does the baby’s bottom need to be rinsed or wiped with water after? Is it okay yo keave the soap on there? Tx
No, it doesn’t. It is very diluted and so it doesn’t leave a residue.
Thank you!!!
Hey I wanted to know for the recipe does the “T” stand for teaspoon or tblsp.?
T=Tablespoon 🙂
Hi, I would like to know what is the BOUNTY toweling texture is like and why only that one works? I live in another country and would like to buy something with similair texture. I want to make these as a gift. Thanks.
The main thing to look for in paper towel texture is durability when wet. That is really why the Bounty is recommended, (it holds up much better compared to other brands).
Hi Julie!
I know you posted this 2 years ago, but I just found it and I’m really excited to try it! I have all my supplies, but my only problem is that I’m having a realty hard time finding a container. I’ve tried looking at target, dollar general and Wal-Mart. Do you have any recommendations? Thanks!
Do you have a Dollar Tree? That is where I got the container. You could also try this…
Anyone tried dr bronners unscented as the wash?