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.
how long will they last? wondering if I could make up a couple at a time and store them. Does the coconut oil get solid again?
They will last about 3-6 weeks, depending on the temperature. I would not recommend you make them in advance though as some have reported mold when they sat too long.
Okay, so I’m going to make these baby wipes to give as a baby gift for a friend, and I was wondering: how long do these wipes usually last for you? Do they ever dry out after a certain period of time? Thanks!
They won’t dry out if the container is airtight but I did have them mold once when I gave them as a gift already made at a shower before the baby came. Now I give the container and all the ingredients with a “recipe card” that tells the new mom how to make them. Or if I pre-make them I will give them after the baby is born.
I’m making them as we speak! Will the liquid work its way up the paper towel after awhile?
Well I’m VERY late to answer you question, but I’m sure you have now found that the liquid does work it’s way up. 🙂
Hi just wondering if you soak both halves with the one solution?
And could you use toilet paper for these wipes or would they not be absorbent enough??
No Alana, just one have for each solution. Toilet paper would actually not be durable enough to hold up since it’s made to break down easily. Has to be paper towels. Best wishes!
If baby gets frequent diaper rash, you could substitute aloe for the water.
(Can buy in a 1/2 gallon container)
Also, squeezing in a few capsules (5-7) of vitamin E oil would help tremendously.
Last, if you make a large batch & need to keep one for awhile, put it in the fridge until ready to start using. Will significantly cut down on mold possibility.
I just made these yesterday and I LOVE them!!