DIY: An alternative to wet wipes

How to sew reusable washcloths for cleaning your baby's bottom? How to prepare homemade baby wash?

The Pupus store offers reusable washcloths made of bamboo terry cloth. The washcloths are comfortable, soft, and perfect for cleaning your baby's delicate skin when changing diapers.
Reusable washcloths can be purchased in stores. You can also sew them yourself. It's very easy, all you need is the desire to do it. The rest will follow.

How to sew reusable washcloths for cleaning a baby's bottom?
I like eco-friendly things, so in the spirit of zero waste, I encourage you to sew washcloths from materials you have at home. Soft and absorbent fabrics work great. In our case, we used flannel, or more specifically, an “old,” unused flannel sheet.
I washed and ironed the fabric and folded it into quarters. I cut along the fold lines. Then each quarter was folded again, ironed, and cut along the fold lines. Each quarter yielded 6 washcloths, for a total of 24.
Then it's simple (albeit a bit laborious). Each piece of fabric should be hemmed with a zigzag stitch on a sewing machine (to prevent fraying during use, washing, etc.). And that's it. The reusable washcloths are ready.

How to prepare homemade baby wash?
I use regular lukewarm boiled water for everyday diaper changes. It's perfectly sufficient.
However, the wash will also contain ingredients that soothe irritation and nourish the skin, which is undoubtedly a huge advantage. What's more, the wash can be poured into a spray bottle, packed in a diaper bag, and used outside the home. That's why it's worth making your own.

Homemade baby wash – ingredients:

• 1/4 cup of chamomile infusion and/or 1-2 tablespoons of aloe vera
• a cup of boiled lukewarm water
• 3-4 tablespoons of natural oil (e.g., olive oil, coconut oil, almond oil)
• 2 drops of vitamin E or grapefruit seed extract (available at pharmacies)
• 3-4 drops of essential oil (optional): lavender or another mild scent
• Spray bottle

Preparation: Mix all the ingredients, pour into a spray bottle, and you're done.

Shake the bottle before use.

In homemade baby wash, vitamin E or grapefruit seed extract acts as a preservative. However, it is important to remember that such homemade cosmetics cannot be stored for too long. The maximum shelf life is a few days, and I would recommend keeping an eye on the liquid to make sure nothing happens to it.

This homemade lotion can also be used to remove makeup or care for your hands (it moisturizes wonderfully). It also works great for washing older children's hands on a trip or after playing at the playground.

On our Facebook profile, I asked you about homemade baby wipes. You shared your methods. You use plain water, chamomile infusion, a mixture of oil with a drop of baby wash and water. Or maybe some of you have another recipe for homemade baby wipes?