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Leafprincess
post 09/01/2013, 10:31 AM
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I am currently using MCNs and would like to also use my own cloth wipes.

At the moment we have a pile of face washers that we wet with water and use to wipe down.

I was wondering if any crafty EBers have an idea for cloth wet wipes?

What would I stick I the water besides just water?
Should I use something else instead of face washers? As I am finding them too big for the job.

Rest assured the face washers aren't used for anything but cleaning bums wink.gif

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AllegraM
post 09/01/2013, 10:36 AM
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I use this recipe

4 tablespoons olive oil
16 squirts of baby wash
4 cups warm water
Few drops of lavender and teatree oil (leave out if bub has sensitive skin).

I store them in a refillable huggies wipes tub. Face washers are fine.

Works a treat, but others say plain water works perfectly well too.
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MinkyMonkey
post 09/01/2013, 10:37 AM
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I have always used regular facewashers for DD, specifically the ones you can get in the baby section of Big W as they are nice and thin. I also go through phases of using a foamy wipes wash likes these http://bubblebubs.com.au/retail/foamy-wipes-wash but plain water is usually fine.
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froglett
post 09/01/2013, 10:38 AM
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Hi OP

My mum bought us a pile of face washers from Kmart - the tiny little wonders brand, in a pack of 12 I think. They are smaller than normal face washers, and a bit thinner, so I find them perfect for bum wiping.

The only down side is that they are a cotton blend (not pure cotton).

We only use water (although DS is only 6 weeks old, so only boob milk poo)

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mantilla
post 09/01/2013, 10:38 AM
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Hi Leafprincess - my DIL uses this recipe with light muslin squares into a lidded container -
http://www.wendylsgreengoddess.co.nz/recip...aby/baby-wipes/
with MCN's & as far as I know, our little GD has none or very little/infrequent nappy rashes
Hope this helps
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MrsLightyear
post 09/01/2013, 10:50 AM
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I'm using the baby face washers from target, they are small, $4 for a pack of ten and have 3 colours in the pack so I can colour code which are bum wipes and which are face wipes. I just use warm water but my change table is in the bathroom and I can reach the taps while changing.
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MrsDamonSalvator...
post 09/01/2013, 10:54 AM
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I have started using Ethan's old flannelette muslin wrap things cut up. They work fine.
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Leafprincess
post 09/01/2013, 01:50 PM
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Thank you everyone
Will give ideas a go.

And will report back.

biggrin.gif thanks again
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Silver Girl
post 09/01/2013, 02:06 PM
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I'm not crafty but use bought wipes from Bubblebubs and Baby Bunting.

I have a pump 1L container of Sorbolene ($4ish from Priceline) and I squirt a little bit onto each wipe before use. (I know some people prefer more natural products to Sorbolene though.)
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