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Baby Wipes buying guide
Why buy wipes in a multipack
You use wipes at every diaper 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.
Five packs in one order means you can keep one at the change table, one in the car and one in the diaper 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. The maker says these are 99.9% water, plus a drop of grapefruit seed extract. That is the whole ingredient list.
There is no added fragrance and no alcohol. Many parents like a plain wipe for everyday use. If your baby has a skin condition, ask your doctor or public health nurse what they suggest.
What to look for
Check the ingredient list. A short list is easy to read and compare.
Check the pack. A pack that reseals well stays moist much longer than one with a weak flap.
Check the count. Five packs of 60 is 300 wipes. A newborn can need many changes a day, so think about how fast you will use them.
How to store them
Store unopened packs upside down in a cool, dry place. Once a pack is open, use it within 4 weeks and reseal it after every wipe. Heat dries wipes out, so swap the car pack now and then.
How to use them
Pull out one wipe at a time and close the pack. Use them on your baby's bottom, hands and face. Keep them away from the eyes. If skin irritation happens, stop using them.
Put used wipes in the trash. Do not flush them. Wipes do not break down like toilet paper and can block pipes.
