Diaper Tip #2 How to Make Cloth Wipes

My home made wipes with ribbed cotton on one side and flannel on the otherThere really isn't much to say here except... get out your sewing maching and give it a try. Here are a few helpful tips:

- Try a soft flannel, or cotton terry (I like to have something like terry on one side and flannel on the other making once side really soft and other other side a little scrubbier)

- Fleece doesn't work very well in my opinion- too slippery when wet.

- If you are going for cute colors, be sure to check your fabric for color fastness- the last thing you want is a purple-dyed baby bottom!

- Pre-wash and shrink your fabric before sewing, unlike cloth diapers, which you want to quilt up, you want wipes to lay flat.

- 7x7 or 8x8 is a nice size for the average diaper change.

* You can also make disposable wipes by cutting paper towels (look for softer, thicker brands like Viva)  in half lengthwise and folding in half again. These work well for the diaper bag and outings.

SUPERSAVER TIP! Do you find yourself with dozens more receiving blankets than you need? These are the classic 'welcome baby' gift that everyone gives and every mom ends up wondering 'what am i going to do with all of these?' Cut them up and make them into baby wipes. They're soft, preshrunk, won't bleed ink and best of all- FREE!

Comments

[Caroline]

I've also used baby washclothes as wipes, too...just cut the tags and they're good to go. :)