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Does anyone know how long

JinglesChicJinglesChic member
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a box of 512 wipes last? I registered for a box and someone purchased it for my shower next week, but now I'm thinking maybe I should register for another. I like to give options but I don't want to seem too greedy. And I don't want them to dry out before I use them either.

Also, did you register for a wipe warmer? I wasn't going to but now I'm thinking I probably should since he's being born in Dec. 





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Re: Does anyone know how long

  • p0nd77p0nd77 member
    I don't know if wipes dry out-- haven't tried using mine yet.  I was advised against the warmer.  You can't always change a baby in your home. 
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  • mommyof2texansmommyof2texans
    Well, they say you change a newborn about 10-12 times a day and figure 1-2 wipes a change depending on wet vs. poopy diapers.  Not including using wipes for any other reason, I guess you could expect 500 wipes to last about 20-40 days so maybe a month on average?  You'll be putting them in several places too so I would definitely be buying or registering for more.  You'll be using them fairly constantly for awhile....no way you can have too many wipes!
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  • kristin7701kristin7701 member

    I have always heard that the warmer dries out the wipes. Frankly, you want your baby to be as easy to take care of as possible, if that makes any sense. I would start by just using regular wipes. If changes seem to be bothering baby, rub the wipe between your hands to warm it up.

    I don't remember how long a box of wipes lasts. You get more proficient at changing diapers as you go along. I remember that DH always used more wipes than I did, but I also changed more diapers. What do they estimate -- 10-12 diapers a day at the beginning? DS was EBF and pooped every time he ate (roughly every 2 hours). If I used 3 wipes for each diaper, that could be as much as 36 wipes/day so a 512 box would only last a couple weeks. 

    As far as storing wipes, they'll stay moist as long as the plastic package hasn't been opened. Plus, if you re-seal it properly, they'll stay moist for quite a long time. I think I have a package that's been open for 6 months and is still fine. 

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  • joesbridezillajoesbridezilla member
    Wipes won't dry out unless you leave the package open. I think every first time mommy gets a wipes warmer and then decides they are crap. At least the ones I know personally, can't speak for everyone.
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  • Brooke208Brooke208

    Wipes last a long time without drying out, just don't open the package.

    And wipe warmers are a huge waste of money not to mention a hazard. 

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  • hisbride2be2hisbride2be2

    Warmers are a waste, unless you are going to change your baby everytime where the warmer is located anyway...

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  • EventsByShellyEventsByShelly
    imageBrooke208:

    Wipes last a long time without drying out, just don't open the package.

    And wipe warmers are a huge waste of money not to mention a hazard. 

     

    this.

     

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  • JinglesChicJinglesChic member
    Thanks =)




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