Cloth Wipin'

Cloth baby wipes are a must when cloth diapering. Trying to figure out what to do with poopy disposable wipes when changing a cloth diaper is not fun or practical. With cloth wipes, the diaper and the wipes go together, as they should, into the wet bag or pail. Plus, baby MM gets super clean and fresh after every change.

So how does one use cloth baby wipes? Easy. Here's my (so far, winning) strategy:

Step 1: Make cloth wipe solution

In a large mason jar I combine 12 drops of tea tree oil, 6 drops of lavender oil, 1 tbs sweet almond oil (or EV coconut oil, or EVOO, really any pure oil will do), and 1 tbs Dr. Bronner's baby Castile soap. Swish. Now fill the jar with very warm water. Put a lid on it. Swish again. That's all folks. 

Step 2: Fill wipe warmer with cloth wipes and pour on solution (for home)

I like to roll them and then pour on just enough solution to moisten them all. Then be kind to your baby and turn the warmer on ;-). Baby washcloths work well for this, I also know folks who have cut up flannel receiving blankets into squares. However, I love the Grovia and Bumpkins brand cloth wipes. Grovia wipes are thick and fluffy. But the Bumpkins are space-efficient and particularly good for on the go, which leads me to...

Step 3: Fill a little spray bottle with wipe solution and toss it in the diaper bag (for away)

A spray bottle of wipe solution + a handful of dry cloth wipes = easy on-the-go cloth wipin'

You can spray your baby, or spray the wipe. Baby MM thinks getting her bottom sprayed is hilarious. 

So there you have it: Cloth baby wipes demystified.