Cloth wipes

bazingaa

What fabric is your favorite cloth wipe made of? I've heard of plain old cotton (t-shirt style), flannel, and terry cloth. Any other options?

bazingaa

stringy813 said:

I'm fabric illiterate, but here's a recent thread that may help.

https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12299251/cloth-wipes

Great, thanks! I didn't look that far back in the old threads

painttheair14

I personally only use the terry cloth side of my flannel/terry wipes.

It just cleans better.

JEPES1348

I just use the Osocozy flannel wipes. They're cheap and I love them. Well, I bought some at full price, but then doubled my stash when osocozy had 55% off last December, so those were dirt cheap then. 

sunshineinmay09

I made my own out of flannel. Super easy and cheap. I cut them into 8 1/2 inch squares and overstiched around the edges or you can zig-zag around the edges too.

dvmmomma

I was just coming on here to rave about the wipes I just got from the Etsy story Tender Bottoms! They're flannel on one side and terry cloth on the other. From what I've read, the terry cloth is best for clean up and the flannel works for drying to prevent rashing.  I am a FTM and my baby isn't even here yet so I can't attest to how they'll work but dang are they cute (she let me pick all my own patterns) and affordable! I paid $25.75 including shipping for 30 wipes. They are adorable and seem well made. 

ComeMai

I made double-sided cotton velour wipes. It's a bit overkill, but they are so soft! I agree on the 8x8 size because they'll fit in an old Huggies wipes container to stack on the changing table.

NugsMom

Cotton velour. I had them custom made and I love them. You can find tons of listings on Etsy or you can probably make them yourself if you're so inclined. They're 8x8.

mmm50

I love cotton velour wipes and flannel.  I alternate them every few wipes when I am folding and putting them away, so I have what I need.  The flannel I find is better for heavy duty cleanups, and the cotton velour is just so soft on his booty.  

Rrrrrachel

I like flannel but I have these weird scrubby kind of ones. They almost seem like they would hurt but they clean soooo well.

amaseya

My favorite is micro fleece. I love how absorbent and soft it if. I don't have any cotton velour ones though, so I might have to try those.

amberb612

I love the thristies fab wipes. They hold up great and are very soft 1yr later!

bazingaa

Mapleme said:

I have 5 or so different types and I love that. I totally reach for different wipes for different uses.

I'm starting to think this is the way to go. Seems like there is no "right" choice. Looks like I'll be buying a variety!