Diaper Swappers

Katiebug_1976 · 10-19-2012, 04:45 PM

Does anyone use birdseye cotton wipes (like the ones GMD has)? I really want to make some cloth wipes that will work for my newbie this time around. I made some 2 sided wipes with my last child that were flannel on one side and old t-shirt on the other, but they just didn't seem very absorbant (was kind of hard to get them wet), and there was really not a "grippy" side for messy clean up's. I also found a bunch of cheap baby wash cloths at Walmart so I thought those might work. Um, no...they were completely useless as wipes or wash cloths because they wouldn't absorb water at all! So, now that I have my diaper stash figured out, I'm on a quest to find a fabric that will make a nice soft/grippy wipe so I wont have to buy sposie wipes all the time.

abunchoflemons · 10-19-2012, 05:02 PM

I just use old shirts no multi layers. They work well 4 us.just water on them. Mine aren't hard to get wet.

onegratefulmama · 10-19-2012, 08:17 PM

Lots of mamas like different materials flannel/Sherpa flannel/terry or cotton velour or organic bamboo velour check out quilters nappies on hyena for some ideas. http://hyenacart.com/stores/QuiltersNappies
That said I like 1 ply flannel for the diaper bag out & about and use a mix of terry washcloths and flannel/Sherpa from QN at home. Enjoy looking & trying some out!

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myclanof6 · 10-20-2012, 08:21 AM

I'm guessing the cheap washcloths you got from WM were polyester, which doesn't absorb anything. I bought a pack once and had the same experience. TRU has their rainbow wipes on sale 12/$5 until today or tomorrow.
I'm a fan of cotton washcloths just because they are cheap and they work for us. I bleach my diapers every load so I don't worry about bacteria when I use them to wipe hands and faces.

Katiebug_1976 · 10-20-2012, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by myclanof6

I'm guessing the cheap washcloths you got from WM were polyester, which doesn't absorb anything. I bought a pack once and had the same experience. TRU has their rainbow wipes on sale 12/$5 until today or tomorrow.
I'm a fan of cotton washcloths just because they are cheap and they work for us. I bleach my diapers every load so I don't worry about bacteria when I use them to wipe hands and faces.

Yep, they were polyester (which, of course, I didn't realize until I had opened every package and washed them. UGH!! Anyway, what is TRU? I would like to check out their wipes, but am not smart enough to figure out where to go. LOL!

lynn97 · 10-20-2012, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Katiebug_1976

Yep, they were polyester (which, of course, I didn't realize until I had opened every package and washed them. UGH!! Anyway, what is TRU? I would like to check out their wipes, but am not smart enough to figure out where to go. LOL!

Toys R Us.

Sorry, mama. I posted a PSA on this a while back. I bought a ton of baby washcloths from Amazon that I love (they are Spasilk brand). I ran across some cheapies at my house a few months back from baby gifts and they were 100% polyester. I had the same experience. I threw them away and I rarely throw things away. I just saw no purpose/use for them, though. I have no clue why anyone sells 100% polyester washcloths.

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mamarudy · 10-20-2012, 07:02 PM

I bought flannel material to make my wipes. i have a question though...is it really necessary to use a wipe solution/spray or do most people just use water? do you recommend a dry or wet method for the wipes?

bohemianxchaos · 10-20-2012, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mamarudy

I bought flannel material to make my wipes. i have a question though...is it really necessary to use a wipe solution/spray or do most people just use water? do you recommend a dry or wet method for the wipes?

Water works juuuuust fine. I keep mine wet (fresh each day) for convenience. Ive also added TTO so i can make a batch for a few days.

'Smartphone' approved

mamarudy · 10-20-2012, 07:52 PM

i hadn't heard about using TTO. thanks for the tip!

Katiebug_1976 · 10-21-2012, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bohemianxchaos

Water works juuuuust fine. I keep mine wet (fresh each day) for convenience. Ive also added TTO so i can make a batch for a few days.

'Smartphone' approved

What is TTO?

10-19-2012, 04:45 PM	#1
Katiebug_1976 Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 248 Ratings: 6 Feedback: 100%	Cloth wipe question Does anyone use birdseye cotton wipes (like the ones GMD has)? I really want to make some cloth wipes that will work for my newbie this time around. I made some 2 sided wipes with my last child that were flannel on one side and old t-shirt on the other, but they just didn't seem very absorbant (was kind of hard to get them wet), and there was really not a "grippy" side for messy clean up's. I also found a bunch of cheap baby wash cloths at Walmart so I thought those might work. Um, no...they were completely useless as wipes or wash cloths because they wouldn't absorb water at all! So, now that I have my diaper stash figured out, I'm on a quest to find a fabric that will make a nice soft/grippy wipe so I wont have to buy sposie wipes all the time.

10-19-2012, 05:02 PM	#2
abunchoflemons Registered Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: usa Posts: 5,514 Ratings: 30 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Cloth wipe question I just use old shirts no multi layers. They work well 4 us.just water on them. Mine aren't hard to get wet.

10-20-2012, 08:21 AM	#4
myclanof6 Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: In the land of Oz Posts: 2,042 Ratings: 54 Feedback: 100%	I'm guessing the cheap washcloths you got from WM were polyester, which doesn't absorb anything. I bought a pack once and had the same experience. TRU has their rainbow wipes on sale 12/$5 until today or tomorrow. I'm a fan of cotton washcloths just because they are cheap and they work for us. I bleach my diapers every load so I don't worry about bacteria when I use them to wipe hands and faces. __________________ I lift my eyes unto the hills, Where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, The Maker of Heaven and Earth. And I'll praise You in this storm and I will lift my hands, For You are who You are no matter where I am, And every tear I've cried You hold in Your hand, You never left my side and though my heart is torn, I will praise You in this storm

10-20-2012, 07:02 PM	#7
mamarudy Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lakewood, OH Posts: 244 Ratings: 5 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Cloth wipe question I bought flannel material to make my wipes. i have a question though...is it really necessary to use a wipe solution/spray or do most people just use water? do you recommend a dry or wet method for the wipes?

10-20-2012, 07:52 PM	#9
mamarudy Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lakewood, OH Posts: 244 Ratings: 5 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Cloth wipe question i hadn't heard about using TTO. thanks for the tip!