Washable wipes and nappy rash
You are washing your nappies, so wash your wipes too! Most disposable wipes found on the High Street are handy (we have to be honest, here!) but they are packed with chemicals, they fill up landfill sites and they are expensive!
We have the solution! Washable Wipes
Make your own wipes from an old flannel sheet, some old terry squares or an old bathroom towel (terry will need to be overlocked). Many cloth nappy sellers sell Washable Wipes (type in Washable Wipes into Google). Then take an old shampoo bottle, fill with Homemade Wipe Solution, have by the changing mat and take with you in the changing bag.
Recipe For Homemade Wipe Solution
- Most Common - Water, some baby wash or base oil, a few drops of lavender &/or tea tree essential oil and voila! Shake well before use
- Sensitive Skin - Hot water, Camomile Tea Bag (allow to cool, make daily)
Please note - Lavender and Tea Tree Essential Oils both need to be slightly diluted for use on a newborn's skin, so use within a small amount of baby wash or a base oil (almond, coconut, avocado, wheatgerm, peach, olive or apricot, for example).
Nappy Rash
If you are experiencing problems with nappy rash, consider using a fleece stay dry liner and note the following suggestions -
- have loads of nappy free time
- change your baby's nappy much more often (every hour if need's be)
- change over to cloth nappies
- have a terry or a towel close at hand when changing and dry baby's bottom thoroughly before putting on the next nappy
- wash baby's bottom every morning and night until it gets better (dry thoroughly afterwards)
- use washable wipes with a solution that you can adapt to your baby's needs
If your baby has persistent or severe nappy rash, it could be thrush. Ask your Midwife or Health Visitor for some advice
Please Note - All the information about real nappies and prevention of nappy rash are just tips from personal experience.
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Types and choices of nappies
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Wraps and liners
Washing and drying nappies
Washable wipes and nappy rash