Karma

I guess even nature is telling me to stay on track. The baby wipes that I so desperately did not want to give up, ended up giving Bailey horrible diaper rash. Darn my grocery store coupons convincing me to buy their brand! My Buy one, get one free Publix unscented wipes are now reserved for poopy blow-outs only. Now, I am using a spray bottle of water, vegetable oil, and a few drops of baby soap with washcloths.

Having B get diaper rash, I looked into baby products. I found a great website with a guide to using Less toxic products . The goal is not to completely free yourself of chemicals, that is unreasonable. The key to healthier living is reducing your exposure. This website understands that. It provides you with the chemicals in products, and better products to use for baby, home, personal care, pesticides, and others. Here is what it says about baby wipes.

Harmful ingredients: alcohol, perfume, chlorine, dioxin

Best

At home, simply use a cotton wash cloth and soap. For short trips away from home, put cotton wash cloths moistened with water and a less toxic liquid soap in a jar or plastic bag. Bring another container to store soiled cloths.

Keep a spray bottle of soapy water near your change table. Spray the dirty area and wipe with a cloth (washable) or tissue.

Good

Seventh Generation - Baby Wipes (non-chlorine bleached, unscented, alcohol-free)

Simply Unscented

Huggies - Natural Care Baby Wipes, Supreme Care Baby Wipes. Look for the unscented ones.
Life - Ultra Soft Cloths, unscented
Pampers - Natural Aloe Touch Wipes, unscented
Teddy’s- Unscented Baby Wipes (alcohol free)

Home-made Alternatives Take a container with a tight fitting lid and fill it with cotton pads (the kind for removing make-up) or squares of old flannel or old diapers. Add a few squirts of vegetable oil and fill the container with warm water. Keep container closed until needed. Soiled cloth wipes can be washed with diapers.