Will you sell me on cloth wipes?

AndreaB111 · February 2011

I keep seeing posts about them... I CD but do not CW Embarrassed

What are the pros and cons? What is your cloth wipe system? Wet? Dry? I don't have any idea.

Dr.Loretta · February 2011

Pros: you're not throwing away money and wipes every time you wipe your kid's butt. You can make your own or even cut up washcloths if you want to save $ on them. If you want to "splurge" (because they're still pretty cheap), there are some super cute patterns out there. And I tend to use fewer CWs than DWs for the same job.

Cons: You need to figure out a system if you want to use them out and about, and some people worry about mildew or yeast if they stay wet too long (I've never had a problem)

I have a couple dozen. I wet 4-6 at a time and keep them in a wipes warmer with a little bit of tea tree oil. I replenish as needed.

mrs.jlsprouse · February 2011

I think its easier to use cloth wipes than disposable wipes because you don't have to separate after a diaper change. Just toss in the pail/ wetbag with the diaper and wash. I have a spray bottle that I use that has water and Aveeno wash in it. Shake and spray and you're good to go. When we go out I do use disposables, mostly because I have so many but also because I haven't gotten anything to store them in yet.

AndreaB111 · February 2011

We have the munchkin brand wipe warmer and every time I turn it on I end up with a very dry, but warm, DW. Does your wamer keep them moist? How wet do I want them?

Sorry for all the questions, for some reason transitioning to CDs was a breeze, but CWs seem like so much work!

AndreaB111 · February 2011

mrs.jlsprouse:
I think its easier to use cloth wipes than disposable wipes because you don't have to separate after a diaper change. Just toss in the pail/ wetbag with the diaper and wash. I have a spray bottle that I use that has water and Aveeno wash in it. Shake and spray and you're good to go. When we go out I do use disposables, mostly because I have so many but also because I haven't gotten anything to store them in yet.

Aveeno baby wash?

veruca5839 · February 2011

I have a couple dozen CWs that I just keep in a stack in a basket on the changing table. I have a peri bottle filled with water and a squirt of her body wash. I just wet as I need them. I use fewer CWs than DWs, and it's so easy to just toss everything into the diaper pail.

mrs.jlsprouse · February 2011

AndreaB111:
mrs.jlsprouse:
I think its easier to use cloth wipes than disposable wipes because you don't have to separate after a diaper change. Just toss in the pail/ wetbag with the diaper and wash. I have a spray bottle that I use that has water and Aveeno wash in it. Shake and spray and you're good to go. When we go out I do use disposables, mostly because I have so many but also because I haven't gotten anything to store them in yet.
Aveeno baby wash?

Yep, just a squirt. I shake the bottle before I spray to mix it up each time. You can also use essential oils for scents.

VABride2008 · February 2011

veruca5839:
I have a couple dozen CWs that I just keep in a stack in a basket on the changing table. I have a peri bottle filled with water and a squirt of her body wash. I just wet as I need them. I use fewer CWs than DWs, and it's so easy to just toss everything into the diaper pail.

I use a little spray bottle instead of the peri bottle, but it works just the same. I have on bottle for the changing table and one bottle I keep in the diaper bag. It's so easy, definitely go for it!

jolynreed · February 2011

I had a disposable wipe go through the wash...the laundry tabs on my Kawaii failed, and I had a horrible mess.

Dr.Loretta · February 2011

AndreaB111:

We have the munchkin brand wipe warmer and every time I turn it on I end up with a very dry, but warm, DW. Does your wamer keep them moist? How wet do I want them?

Mine has a pad in the bottom. I add water occasionally and replace it regularly.

I dunnno, as wet as you want them. I don't measure the wetness of my wipes.

cdep1 · February 2011

mrs.jlsprouse:
I think its easier to use cloth wipes than disposable wipes because you don't have to separate after a diaper change. Just toss in the pail/ wetbag with the diaper and wash. I have a spray bottle that I use that has water and Aveeno wash in it. Shake and spray and you're good to go. When we go out I do use disposables, mostly because I have so many but also because I haven't gotten anything to store them in yet.

I just throw my dry wipes in my bag and spray her butt with BG butt spray. Sometimes, if I remember, I'll wet the wipe in the bathroom sink and still spray.

AndreaB111 · February 2011

Thanks ladies, I think I'll go for it!

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