Wipes hurting LO??

LaciLeigh

Yesterday we were over the IL's and crazy MIL asked DH if she could use "these wipes" on DD. He said yes, I looked from far back and it was a bluish package that just said "soft and gentle".

DD screamed her head off the whole time DH wiped her butt, she had pooped so it took a few wipes.

MIL says she was screaming b/c she was on the "cold" diaper changer (one of those travel ones that have the vinyl type material). I told her that is not the case, we change her in the PNP that has the same material and on our leather ottomans all the time.

I told DH we are bringing our Huggies Natural Care to her b/c she is not using those wipes on her anymore. DH wouldn't ask her what kind they were. But just glancing I could tell they were from the $1 store (not Dollar General, the $1 store) and I think they were adult wet wipes...not baby. Now I am not knocking anyone that buys from the $1 store, so please do not take this as an insult. But I am very leary of things that are bought at $1 stores.

**Edit - the reason why I think it is from the $1 store is because MIL buys everything from there, household products, gifts, etc. And I am mainly concerned b/c of the reports I read of items being sold there not being inspected.

Anyways, would wipes have that kind of affect right away on DD? Her butt was red for about 2 changings then it looked fine. She never screamed with any other changes that day.

someflower6

i don't know for sure, but i would think it's plausable that the wipes caused an irritation, especially if they were adult wipes. poor thing, i'm glad she's doing better now.

lkstor

Some wipes for adults contain alcohol - so that would just cause a slight burning sensation. Bring your own wipes next time

happyhoopla

My guess would be that if they were adult wipes, they probably contained some alcohol, which could definately be painful on a delicate tushy.