How to Make My Own Flushable Baby Wipes
Having a baby is a wonderful but expensive experience. All the little things a baby needs add up rather quickly, so you may find yourself trying to save every little bit you can. One way to save money, protect your little one's sensitive skin and be eco-friendly, is to make your own wipes. Making your own wipes only takes a matter of minutes and can end up saving you some serious cash.
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Things You'll Need
- Mixing bowl
- 1 tbsp. almond or apricot oil
- 1 tbsp. Dr. Bronner's Liquid Castile Soap
- 2 drops tea tree oil
- 1 drop of lavendar oil
- 1 cup water
- Mixing spoon
- Organic paper towels
- Scissors
- Empty wipes container
Instructions
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Stir together in a mixing bowl the almond or apricot oil, Dr. Bronner's Liquid Castile Soap, tea tree oil, lavendar oil and water. Stir well and set aside.
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Cut a roll of organic paper towels in half. Remove the cardboard tube from the inside of the roll. Leave one half roll out and place the other one somewhere dry for later use.
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Place the half roll of paper towels inside an empty wipes container. Make sure the end of the paper towel roll is up so you can be pull it through the top lid tab.
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Pour the wipes solution over the roll. Make sure you coat the entire roll in the solution. Close the container and use as you would any other wipes, pulling the wipe out of the hole and then disposing of it after use by either flushing down the toilet or tossing in the garbage.
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Tips & Warnings
You can use the wipe solution with reusable cloth wipes, as well. Pour the solution in a small spray bottle. When needed, spray one of your cloth wipes and clean your baby's bottom.
You can also place cloth wipes in a baby wipes container and pour your homemade wipes solution over the wipes. The baby wipes container can be placed in a wipes warmer.
References
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