When I was pregnant with Kameron I did the stock up on wipes etc for the 9mths of pregnancy. I also brought "seconds" disposable nappies. Out of 7 boxes that I used I only had 3 that were duds.

I also use the plastic shopping bags as well for getting rid of disposable nappies at home.

Instead of using baby wipes at all - how about buying flannels and using warm water to wipe babies bottom after all baby wipes would not have been around 40 or 50 years ago. Keep a pack of wipes just for when you go out.

You can also make your own baby wipes too.

Plastic Container

1 roll of Paper Towels (a better quality brand, strong and thick)

2 T Baby Bath Lotion/Wash

1 T Baby Oil

2 C Water

Directions:

Cut the roll of paper towels in half with a very sharp knife. In your plastic container, mix the ingredients well. Add ½ roll of paper towels. Place the lid on the container and let it set for about 10 minutes. Then flip the container over for another 10-15 minutes. It might not even take you this long, if you keep your eye on it. You want to make sure that the ingredients have soaked through all of the paper towels. When all of the ingredients have absorbed, open the container and stand the paper towels on end with the jagged side that was cut down. Pull the brown paper out of the middle, so that you can pull the wipes through the center. Then you just pull the wipes as needed. They tear apart very easily and make diaper changing simple.


This recipe can be adapted for several household uses. Exclude the baby bath and baby oil to include about ¼ cup of your multi-purpose cleaner for quick wipe-ups. Exclude the baby bath and increase the baby oil to your own desired amount for after-bath body wipes to decrease baby oil on the floor of your shower or tub. Add some Armor All for quick car clean-ups. The possibilities for homemade wipes are limitless and efficient.

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