I assume that most parents who use cloth diapers also use cloth wipes, and everyone has their own special solution or formula. I was originally still using disposable wipes with the cloth diapers, but that just creates a big mess since you then have to throw yucky poopy wipes in the garbage. Ick. I wanted to switch to cloth wipes, but I wanted it to be as convenient as disposables, especially because Hyphenated Husband was NOT into the cloth wipe idea at all.
At first I bought the expensive Thirsties wipes, which were a total waste of money in my opinion. I can't believe they get such great reviews. They feel like velour – so image trying to wipe poop off a butt with a thick velour cloth. Not happening. Then I asked my mommy friends what they use and they pointed me toward the Circo baby washcloths ($2.99/5 pack) from Target. Absolutely perfect. I sat down to fold them into the container, and I felt like I struck a bit of genius by realizing I could fold them so they worked in the pop-up container – popping up one-at-a-time – just like disposables… only better.
So here are my instructions for "Pop-Up Cloth Wipes." Enjoy!
Step 1: Lay out the first cloth, then put the second cloth halfway over it
Step 2: Fold one cloth over the other
Step 3: Lay another cloth over the side you just folded over (here it's the striped side)
Step 4: Fold the opposite side over the cloth you just laid down (here we''ll fold the blue cloth over)
Step 5: Keep laying and folding until you have a high enough stack
Step 6: Place the wipes in an old disposalbe "Pop Up" style container. This one is my favorite.
Step 7: Use a few cups of water with a drop or two of Tea Trea Oil (optional, but it keeps the wipes fresher longer)
Step 8: Pour this solution over the wipes until they're good and soaked
Voila! Close the container and pull the first wipe through. You'll enoy the convenience of a one-at-a-time pop up wipe system just like disposables – except with cloth instead!
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