CD Mamas - talk to me about wipes.

MrsBeckO · August 2009

We ordered the Wahmies Multi-Purpose Wipes from m_and_m, but I was wondering what you guys do with your cloth wipes.?

Do you keep them dry and wet them before each use (with a peri bottle or squirt bottle, what?)? Do you have a tub you keep them in so they are moist and ready when you need 'em? Do you just use water, or water + baby wash, or some specific wipe solution?

Also, before first use can I toss the wipes in with one of the wash cycles when we prep our PFs, or should I wash them separately? I know the prep-wash cycles strip oils from the PFs, so I don't know if having the wipes in there with that process would be a bad idea??

Thanks so much ladies! I am getting so excited to see Camy with her little fluffy diapers on! ?

canadagirlinTX · August 2009

It took me forever to find a way to use wipes that worked for me. I tried the dry wipes with the spray, but after a while I noticed that the soap was leaving marks on our dresser (we just use the top of our dresser). I did not want to ruin the finish of the dresser so I ditched that idea.

I use this solution (well I just guess now, but I measured in the beginning):

2 cups water

1 tbsp Burts Bees body wash

1/2 to 1 tbsp Burts Bees apricot oil

I use this wipes warmer:

https://www.target.com/Munchkin-Standard-Wipe-Warmer/dp/B000CNOIQ2/sr=1-1/qid=1249408639/ref=sr_1_1/185-1729932-4679630?ie=UTF8&search-alias=tgt-index&frombrowse=0&index=target&rh=k:wipes warmer&page=1

Sorry, no clicky. It is the munchkin one. It does not require the inserts like some of the others. I really like it.

So every night or during naps, I make up the solution, get the wipes wet, wring them out and put them in the warmer. With the receipe above I use all the solution and fill the wipes warmer.

For washing I just threw them in with our diapers for the first time. I did not use prefolds though.

2H2L · August 2009

We keep them dry and stacked on the shelf under the changing table and just wet before each use with a clean bottle we got from the hospital with the nozzle with holes (kinda looks like a little water bottle).

I pre-washed once with one of the loads of CDs and it worked for us. We washed the CDs several times.

And I just add a drop of her shampoo/soap in with the water. (We use California Baby tea tree/lavender)

lyndamf · August 2009

I use a wipes solution in a wipes warmer. I just put the wipes in there, and pour the solution in. I do that about every 2-3 days. I'm still experimenting with wipes solutions as well as with making my own. I'm currently using Baby Bits that I got from www.momsmilkboutique.com. I really liked the California Baby diaper wash solution diluted with water, but it got really expensive. I also bought some Dr. Bronners baby liquid soap that I'm going to try out with tea tree oil and water.

I just washed my with one of my prewash cycles of the diapers.

txbabs111 · August 2009

I mix up the solution in an old disposable wipes container (DH will use CDs but for some reason, won't use cloth wipes Confused ) and dip the wipes in there when I use one. I tried a squirt bottle, but I didn't feel like it got them wet enough.

I chose a solution from this site. I just do the basic, but I want to experiment with some of the others. I don't remember what I did when I pre-washed the wipes. That's horrible, my mind must be going.

AmethystBride · August 2009

We keep wipes in a stack by the changing table and just wet as needed. I have a spray bottle that I made the solution in (using Washy Wafers ordered through m_and_m) and keep it next to the wipes.

I made my own wipes using flannel, so I washed the material in the same detergent I wash diapers in before I made them.

:-)

m_and_m · August 2009

You can store them dry and use a spray, either on the wipe or on the baby (this is good for the diaper bag)

You can use a foam same as the spray

You can store them wet with water in either a warmer or sposie wipes container, then use spray/foam as above

You can soak them in a solution and store them in a warmer or sposie container (I do this. I fold up enough wipes to fit in the warmer, then I make 1-1.5c of solution and pour them over the wipes. It's just enough liquid that the bottom ones get wet but there is no actual sitting water.)

If you use soap in your solutionm I rec using a very very small amount. Otherwise you are basically leaving a soapy residue on your baby's bum.

m_and_m · August 2009

Oh yeah, I wouldn't wash them with the PF's when you prep. Too many oils will be released and can make the wipes not very absorbent. You can just toss them in with your towels though.

MrsChristmas · August 2009

I use the Prince Lionheart Warmies Wipes Warmer (it's made for cloth wipes). I make a gallon of solution in a water jug, so I don't have to mess with it too often. I use the Baby Bum Drops, which I order from m_and_m. I roll the wipes and put the in the warmer and pour about 1-2 cups over them. I used to just lay them in there, but the ones on the bottom would be really hot, and the ones on top wouldn't get that warm. For some reason the heat distributes more evenly when you roll them, IMO.

kiarox2002 · August 2009

MrsChristmas:
I use the Prince Lionheart Warmies Wipes Warmer (it's made for cloth wipes). I make a gallon of solution in a water jug, so I don't have to mess with it too often. I use the Baby Bum Drops, which I order from m_and_m. I roll the wipes and put the in the warmer and pour about 1-2 cups over them. I used to just lay them in there, but the ones on the bottom would be really hot, and the ones on top wouldn't get that warm. For some reason the heat distributes more evenly when you roll them, IMO.

We use the same warmer. Right now we aren't using any solution, we're just using water. Is that bad?

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