The complete guide
Baby Wipes buying guide
Why buy wipes by the box
You use wipes at every nappy change. You also use them after meals, after the park and for the sticky hands that turn up just before you leave the house. A single pack goes fast.
Buying a box of six packs means you can keep one at the change table, one in the car and one in the nappy bag. When one runs out, the next is already in the cupboard.
What water wipes are
Water wipes are wet wipes where almost all of the liquid is water. These ones are made with 99% purified water. The rest is a short list of other ingredients that keep the wipes fresh and soft.
They have no soap, alcohol, MI or parabens, and no fragrance is listed. Many parents like a plain wipe for daily use. If your baby has a skin condition, ask your GP or child health nurse what they suggest.
What to look for
Check the ingredient list. A short list is easier to read and compare. The full list for these wipes is on the back of the pack and in the specs above.
Check the thickness. A thin wipe tears and you end up using three. A thick wipe holds together, so one or two usually does the job.
Check the lid. A pack with a seal lid stays moist much longer than a sticker flap that loses its grip.
How to store them
Close the lid firmly after every use. Keep packs somewhere cool and dry, away from direct sun. A hot car can dry out a pack in a few days, so swap the car pack now and then.
Use the wipes within 3 years of the date of manufacture printed on the pack.
How to use them
Pull out one wipe at a time and close the lid. Use them on your baby's bottom, hands and face. Keep them away from the eyes.
Put used wipes in the household rubbish. Do not flush them, even one or two. Wipes do not break down like toilet paper and can block pipes.
The short version
This box gives you 480 thick water wipes in six resealable packs. They have a short ingredient list and no soap, alcohol, MI, parabens or listed fragrance. It is an easy way to stock up so you have one less thing to buy each week.
