What can I do if/when baby wipes dry out? Can I put something on thm to make them moist again?

Question

Besides water...

Answer 1

Just add water. It works.

Answer 2

i've never found anything that really worked good.

Why not make your own from scratch. A whole lot cheaper.

To begin you need to invest in an air tight plastic container. It will need to be large enough to hold a roll of paper towels. A good size to start with is a 12-quart tupperware type container with a lid. You can pick these up at your local dollar store or grocery store. These containers cost between $2.00-$5.00.

Next you want only the best ingredients on your baby's skin, so you will want to use name brand products. You will need baby wash, baby lotion and baby oil. If your child has sensitive skin or is prone to having skin rashes, you will want to use products that include aloe or a similar ingredient. You will not want to use baby products with lavender or other aromatherapy ingredients. The washes that include menthol or products that are used for colds are not to be used for these wipes. These types of products may cause rashes and/or types of infections.

After you have chosen your ingredients, you will want to carefully consider the "main" ingredient for your wipes. These wipes are made from common every day household paper towels. You will want to try several brands to find the one that is right for you. In considering paper towels, you will want to choose a brand that is absorbent, durable and one that will have a soft texture once it is dampened. The paper towels need to be soft once they are damp because you will be cleaning the most delicate and sensitive areas of your baby's body. Some brands have a course and rough texture to them and this may cause a scratching sensation while cleaning the baby with them.

Now that you have carefully chosen your ingredients and you have an air tight container, you are ready to make your home made baby wipes.

Measure:
1/4 c. baby wash
1/4 c. baby oil
1/4 c. baby lotion
Two c. hot tap water

Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher. Mix well. You will want to be sure and use hot water to insure that the baby lotion will mix well with the other ingredients. Stir for approximately two minutes. Take your roll of paper towels and remove them from the cardboard center. An easy way to do this is to place your roll in the air tight container. Take the first towel end and begin pulling until you have pulled them all off the roll, leaving them still attached. Place your towels in the container and slowly pour 1⁄2 your liquid mixture over the top. Be sure to saturate all the towels. Next, turn your towels over and use the remaining 1⁄2 of liquid mixture to saturate the other side.

You now have made your own baby wipes. If you have chosen quality products, you should have quality wipes. These will travel nicely in the container and save your family money at the same time.

Answer 3

Why besides water? Water does work. Done this many times.

Answer 4

Mustela baby wash that doesn't have to be rinsed off. It's 10 bucks a bottle and a terrible waste of money, but if you are determined to use those wipes, that is my recommendation.

Answer 5

As cheap as baby wipes are, your best bet would be to just buy some new ones. If you're insistant upon re-wetting them, I'd say water would be your best bet.

Answer 6

I have to agree with everyone else. I have 3 children and all I ever added to mine was plain water. If you add other stuff, (like fragrances), you are liable to give your baby a rash.

Answer 7

it is called W A T E R

works great on the dried out diaper wipes.

Answer 8

i've always just used a little bit of water. Not sure of what else you would want to use other than that.

Answer 9

first a little water then if you want a tiny bit of lotion and squish the wipe then use

Answer 10

water and a little bit of baby oil or lotion, be sure whatever product you put on it you've allready tested on baby