Diaper Swappers

eileprose · 09-08-2012, 11:18 AM

I have been trying to use cloth wipes. First, my mom made me some but them are two layered and are very thick. She doesn't have a serger so they are really bulky around the edges.

Then I tried baby wash cloths. They are just so rough! So my two 'cheap' solutions failed and I am ready to buy some that will work and last a long time. (got to get my $ worth) Any suggestions?

What is your wipe routine? I have been experimenting with spray bottles and keeping the wipes wet all that time.

Mom2brynlee · 09-08-2012, 11:22 AM

I like whammies.

newtocloth2 · 09-08-2012, 11:44 AM

Personally, I prefer two-layered wipes. The imagine wipes at Nicki's look like they're single-ply, also when I was looking on Etsy it seemed most of those were single-ply as well.

marliah · 09-08-2012, 11:45 AM

My favorite wipes were super cheap and homemade. I got a dress at goodwill for $4.99 that was a thermal cotton (like thick long johns) and cut it into approx 5" squares with pinking shears.

that's it! They work great, are single layer and I got about 30 wipes for under $5

mypeanut09 · 09-08-2012, 11:46 AM

I prefer flannel wipes - I have Bumkins ones. They're around $6 a dozen. I used sposie wipes first so the 2 ply ones are all too thick for me. I actually use some baby washclothes too (but I didn't get super cheap ones) and keep them wet. Easier and work better that way IMO.

daniele_ut · 09-08-2012, 11:51 AM

My favorite wipes are Eli's Wipe-ees, made by katedanzer here on DS. She has different varieties but mine are flannel/cotton velour. I really think you need a 2 layer wipe for poop, but that's just my opinion. Mine are definitely not too thick. I just keep a peri bottle filled with water and baby wash and wet them as i need them.

bigmamakelsey · 09-08-2012, 11:53 AM

I love my grovia wipes!

emconigs · 09-08-2012, 12:16 PM

I went through the exact same thing! I ended up buying a bunch of different kinds of wipes from amazon so I could feel them and decided to keep BabyKicks and send the rest back. I love them so far! They are thin, yet are softer than the cheep washcloths even when air dried. I have these:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS.../chrisficti-20

shortcake2386 · 09-08-2012, 12:19 PM

i make 8x8 serged ones. grab bags are 12/$11.50ppd
i just wet m ine with water as needed. no soap or anything

eileprose · 09-08-2012, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shortcake2386

i make 8x8 serged ones. grab bags are 12/$11.50ppd
i just wet m ine with water as needed. no soap or anything

I noticed that you have a lot of fabric options, what are the differences?

09-08-2012, 11:18 AM	#1
eileprose Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 490 Ratings: 16 Feedback: 100%	Best cloth wipes? I have been trying to use cloth wipes. First, my mom made me some but them are two layered and are very thick. She doesn't have a serger so they are really bulky around the edges. Then I tried baby wash cloths. They are just so rough! So my two 'cheap' solutions failed and I am ready to buy some that will work and last a long time. (got to get my $ worth) Any suggestions? What is your wipe routine? I have been experimenting with spray bottles and keeping the wipes wet all that time. Last edited by eileprose; 09-08-2012 at 11:48 AM.

09-08-2012, 11:44 AM	#3
newtocloth2 Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,404 Ratings: 44 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Best cloth wipes? Personally, I prefer two-layered wipes. The imagine wipes at Nicki's look like they're single-ply, also when I was looking on Etsy it seemed most of those were single-ply as well. __________________ I'm A, married to my wonderful husband, and mommy to D (6/2007), N (4/2010), and newbie T (2/2013).

09-08-2012, 11:45 AM	#4
marliah Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 1,362 Ratings: 24 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Best cloth wipes? My favorite wipes were super cheap and homemade. I got a dress at goodwill for $4.99 that was a thermal cotton (like thick long johns) and cut it into approx 5" squares with pinking shears. that's it! They work great, are single layer and I got about 30 wipes for under $5 __________________ Tara Joyfully serving Yeshua, Happy helpmeet to my dear husband J, Blessed momma to: J - 13, M - 11, D - 8, R - 27mo , M - 7mo and praying for more!

09-08-2012, 11:46 AM	#5
mypeanut09 Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: West Bend, WI Posts: 1,399 Ratings: 11 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Best cloth wipes? I prefer flannel wipes - I have Bumkins ones. They're around $6 a dozen. I used sposie wipes first so the 2 ply ones are all too thick for me. I actually use some baby washclothes too (but I didn't get super cheap ones) and keep them wet. Easier and work better that way IMO. __________________ Got Fleece? Check out my shop, Bunny's Fluffy Bum LLC, at http://bunnysfluffybum.storenvy.com/ I love Kissed by the Moon & I'd love it if you shopped my affiliate link! Feel free to PM me with any questions!

09-08-2012, 11:51 AM	#6
daniele_ut Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 239 Ratings: 9 Feedback: 100%	Re: Best cloth wipes? My favorite wipes are Eli's Wipe-ees, made by katedanzer here on DS. She has different varieties but mine are flannel/cotton velour. I really think you need a 2 layer wipe for poop, but that's just my opinion. Mine are definitely not too thick. I just keep a peri bottle filled with water and baby wash and wet them as i need them. __________________ Daniele mama to DD1 (born/died 4/30/03), DS1 (10/15/04), DD2 (2/4/08) and DS2 (12/12/11) Placenta Increta/C-Hyst survivor

09-08-2012, 11:53 AM	#7
bigmamakelsey Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Montana Posts: 9,527 Ratings: 159 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Best cloth wipes? I love my grovia wipes! __________________ K&K My little firecracker Lennon 10.09, crying before he fully emerged and My little sweetheart Indi 6.12, born smiling