The world of baby products is vast and honestly, a lot scary and intimidating, especially for new parents. They are constantly under pressure to get their babies the best and not commit any flook which can harm them. This extends to everything ‘baby’, including baby wipes. But what can be so confusing about wipes, right? Well, how about buying the right one for your baby for starters, followed by the right way to use, store and dispose of them? While this all may not seem like such a big deal at first when you think about it you will break a sweat if you don’t know how. But don’t worry. We are here to help you out with the right set of knowledge.

Buying Baby Wipes Check Ingredients

Babies have very delicate skin which needs special care and attention. So, just as you check for ingredients in diapers online, you must also check for them in wipes. Take care to pick wipes that are hypoallergenic and do not contain any harsh ingredients. You can look for wipes that say ‘alcohol-free’ or ‘fragrance-free’. For babies with extra sensitive skin, buy wipes made especially for such babies.

Cotton or Wipes

Although hospitals and midwives recommend using cotton wool and plain water to clean your baby’s first poop or meconium which is sticky and greenish black, you can very well use wipes later on. The latter has the same hydrating effect as cotton, so they are safe to use on your baby’s skin.

Price of Baby Wipes

Since you would be using hundreds of wipes every month to clean your baby, it is best to invest in a large monthly pack of wipes for your baby. This is because a large pack often turns out to be much cheaper than a smaller pack when you look at the per-unit cost of wipes. You can also get free wipes at the price of baby diapers when you buy their monthly packs or cartons. Also, you can make use of online offers, discounts, and sales for cost-effective deals.

Using Baby Wipes Correctly

Always remember to use baby wipes going from the front towards the back of your baby, especially a baby girl. This will prevent poop or any bacteria lurking in it from entering their urinary tract, thereby preventing UTI. Also, take care to cover your baby boy’s penis with a fresh baby wipe as soon as you unfasten their diaper as they are known to shoot up urine in such events.

You can also use wipes to clean your baby’s hands, feet and face as they are made safe for their skin.

Disposing Of Baby Wipes

Just as pants diaper small, wipes are also not meant to be flushed down the toilet as they can clog it. You must always throw them in a garbage bin even if they are biodegradable as human waste is not ideal for composting. Still, if you are environmentally conscious then you must go for biodegradable ones as they are plant-based and therefore can decompose over a period of. time.

Keeping Baby Wipes Fresh

There’s nothing worse than an unused pack of wipes drying off and becoming unusable. To prevent this, you must always ensure to seal the plastic flap securely after every pull. You can also buy a wipes dispenser to store your fresh wipes in. It features a rubber lid that firmly seals and prevents the drying of wipes. Another easier way to do this is simply buying wipes with a clickable plastic lid. You must close them well until you hear the sound of ‘click’. They are far better at preventing the drying off of wipes without you having to buy a separate dispenser for them.

Usability of Baby Wipes Unopened Pack

Many times you do not find a ‘Use by’ or a ‘Best Before’ date printed on a wipes pack. But it is fine as long as you can see the manufacturing date on it as generally, wipes are safe to use for up to 12 months. This is handy if you like to stock up on them when the price of baby wipes is lowered in an offer.

Opened Pack

Mostly wipes stay fresh for around 3 months once their pack is opened though, you are most likely to use them up before that. To keep them fresh always seal the pack tightly after use and store them at room temperature, away from direct sunlight.

If the water in the wipes does dry up, you can rehydrate them but only with filtered water. Or. you can also make use of dried wipes to mop away any spills as they are quite absorbent.

Conclusion

There is always much to learn about babies and their products. Now that you know all about wipes, we know you can make the right choice to buy, store and use baby wipes correctly.