I have been making these wipes for more than 8 years (since my eldest son was born), and I can't find the recipe I originally used anywhere online or on Pinterest. So here is it for A and C (if anyone happens to find the original recipe, let me know!).
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup baby wash
- 1/4 cup baby lotion
- 4 cups hot water
- 1 roll of paper towels (select-a-size is perfect--sometimes you only need a little square)
- 2 Tupperware containers or similar (mine are 1.6 L)
Tools:
- electric kettle
- 1/4 cup measuring cup
- 4 cup glass measuring cup
- serrated bread knife
1. Cut the roll of paper towels in half. I saw around and around, rather than trying to cut straight through. Set the 2 halves aside.
2. Heat the water in the kettle. I let it boil, then cool down a bit before using.
3. Place 1/4 cup baby wash and 1/4 cup baby lotion in the large glass measuring cup.
4. Add a small amount of hot water and make a "slurry." Then add enough water to reach the 4 cup mark and finish mixing.
5. Divide the mixture evenly between the 2 Tupperware containers.
6. Put the paper towel halves in, rough side down. Don't try to put the lids on yet! Let the wipes sit for about 30 minutes.
7. Once the rolls are soft, pull out the cardboard tubes. It will be easy to push the wipes down and put on the lid.
Assuming your baby's skin doesn't react to the baby wash and lotion you are using, you shouldn't have any problems with irritation. We like the amount of water in the wipes--you feel clean after using it, not goopy. The wipes are biodegradable, but not flushable. Have fun wiping baby butts! Also good for noses, hands, and any other body parts.
