Natural Baby Wipes

These are the typical ingredients in big-brand traditional baby wipes – wood pulp, rayon, polyester, plastic, parabens and other various chemicals.  Thankfully, there are alternatives to putting more natural ingredients on your baby’s bum.
Elements  naturals baby wipes are chemical, fragrance, and chlorine free.  They are non-allergenic and made from Ingeo fibers, a natural material.  And you might think they are not as effective as the wipes you are used to, but these wipes are very soft, durable, and quite large in size!  They are available at select Whole Foods and online at http://www.diapers.com/ and http://www.moms4life.com/.
Other makers of natural baby wipes include Seventh Generation, Earth’s Best, Nature Babycare, and Tushieswipes.
You can also make your own baby wipe solution!  Not only is this healthier for baby, but it’s healthier for your wallet as well.  Just make and pour the following solution into a spray bottle or soak your washcloths or old cloth diaper squares in it and use like a regular wipe.
Recipes for 100% natural baby wipes solution:
(from http://www.naturalbabyworld.com/)
In a measuring cup, combine
· ¼ C warm, purified water
· ¼ C Aloe Vera Juice
· 1 teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar
· 1 teaspoon grated, unscented soap
Stir until dissolved.
Add:
· 2 Tablespoons Carrier Oil (Calendula, Jojoba, Apricot Kernel)
· Optional: Add up to 4 drops of either or both of Lavender Essential Oil, Tea Tree Essential oil.
For a more simple solution try the following:
Basic Wipe Solution
This basic recipe can be adapted by changing the type of soap or oil.
1/2 cup baby oil
1/2 cup baby wash
2 cups water