Baby Wipes

Cleaning a baby is no easy task that's why baby wipes are considered the #1 must-have item in any mom's baby bag. One reason obvious reason is because of the baby wipes' multi-functions. You can use them to clean your kid after his potty break. Or you can use baby wipes to clean after your kid after each meal.

When selecting the right baby wipes for your kid, know first what they are made out of. Some baby-wipes are fragrance-free and some are biodegradable wipes. Some have essential oils and moisturising lotions to soften your baby's skin.

Here are some common types of baby wipes that most moms are using:

* Disposable Baby Wipes
* Home-made Baby Wipes

## Disposable Baby Wipes

Disposable baby wipes are made from organic cotton and other naturally derived fibers, so they are extremely soft to use. Some of these disposable baby wipes are biodegradable because of their special ingredients, which are known to be environment-friendly without compromising the quality of the baby wipes.

### >> Things To Consider Before Choosing

### Comfort

Disposable baby wipes feel soft and gentle against your baby’s skin and features a thick, cushion-like texture that provides comfort as it cleans your baby.

### Quality of build

Baby wipes don't easily tear out because they are made from cotton.

### Ease of use

Some baby wipes come with containers for easy use. They can be: reusable lid container, disposable plastic pack or round tube container. All of these containers can either have a flip opening or a plastic opening which you can easily open or close.

### Cleaning

Just simply dispose it in a bin!

### Is it Suitable for boys and girls?

You have to choose the most hygienic baby wipes that your kid depending on your baby's sensitivity to different materials. If your kid is sensitive to cotton or skin asthma occurs, consult a doctor before use.

## Home-made Baby Wipes

If you want to save money, an alternative to disposable baby wipes are home-made baby wipes. Homemade baby wipes or cloth wipes allow you to choose your own ingredients such as paper towels, baby wash, baby lotion and baby oil.

### Comfort

Most homemade baby wipes are made from strong paper towels with soft lining and texture to make your babies more comfortable. Furthermore, they hold more moisture so you can easily clean up after a leaky mess.

### Quality of build

It depends on how you make it but homemade baby wipes usually are built to last a long time. Just be sure to use high quality paper towels so it would not fall apart during the most crucial moments.

### Ease of Use

Creating your own baby wipes is very manageable. There are a lot of websites which teach you how to do your own baby wipes.

### Cleaning

Cleaning them is just easy as 1-2-3 – just dispose it in the garbage bin. :)

### Is it Suitable for boys and girls?

If your baby has a very sensitive skin, it is advisable to use Aloe Vera or any similar ingredient. In addition, make sure to avoid lavender or any aromatherapy. Also, do not use menthol products as part of your ingredients because they cause rashes or skin infections.