DIY Baby Wipes with Gentle Solution: Cloth or Disposable

Dozens of parents told us this guide to DIY baby wipes was a life-saver during supply chain shortages.

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Whether you’re making your own baby wipes because you can’t find them in stores or because you want to avoid chemicals, here are DIY options for both disposable and cloth wipes.

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Why Make Your Own Baby Wipes?

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Parents want to avoid dangerous ingredients like propylene glycol, potassium tocopheryl acetate, laureth phosphate, and malic acid

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DIY Cloth Baby Wipes

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How To Make Your Own Cloth Baby Wipes

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1. Run the material through the wash on a hot cycle to make sure the cloth is clean and pre-shrunk.

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SWIPE UP FOR MORE On Baby Wipes

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