Back to the wonderful world of diapering. The MIL gave my child some wash cloths of a handkerchief-like quality. I didn't think they were ideal for washing my little one because I wanted something with a little more texture - you know, the terry-cloth like one we are all used to with our bathing accessories. So I had my epiphany: my not just use 'em as baby wipes. They are thin and inexpensive, and can't really serve any other purpose. I think it took me over a month to go through a large pack of wipes manufactured by Kimberly Clark or Proctor & Gamble since A) My husband uses the manufactured wipes and B) I use 'em when I run out of the washable ones.
There are a lot of options for making diaper wipe solution. My preference is for one with Dr. Bronner's Castille Soap with a Lavender scent. Tea tree smells awful (like a petrochemical) and I'm afraid peppermint might be too cooling on the baby's diapered area (when cleaned and drying). I will also (secretly) admit that the baby's diaper rashes started decreasing after I started using this on her skin. I don't know if there is something in the other wipes or just that time of the year - but I'll let you fellow readers know in the summer.
Consider "reusable" wipes if you don't mind mixing up the Dr. B's with some tea tree oil, essential oil, and another oil for the skin. Zany Zebra Designs has a few solutions worth making. That peri bottle you get in the hospital (pending you gave birth naturally) is the perfect size to mix all ingredients to make 8 ounces (240 mL) of solution.
Happy wiping with great smelling solution and "wash cloths!"
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