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Water is used for sensitive skin but most recipes normally have a regular drugstore witch hazel
solution substituted for water. Personal preference dictates what you’ll do, witch hazel is a natural
antibacterial agent but normally can’t be found without some kind of alcohol additive. Addition of a
carrier oil (almond/olive) helps address any drying out of the skin caused by the additive. Aloe Vera
Fluid can be found in gallon jugs for about $10 bucks at your local Walgreens- you want something
safe for consumption, not a gel used for sunburns (Gel is WAY pricey, and is not pure in that form)
Cloth diapering? SOAP IS BAD FOR ABSORBANCY! Pick a recipe that’s soap-free if you also cloth
diaper and home launder to keep your stash happy. Or just launder separate from your dipes.
Anything called a “soap” rather than a “detergent” is a serious no-go for CDing. Shampoo is also a
soap unless it specifically states otherwise. SHAMPOO TENDS TO DRY OUT SKIN OVER TIME.
CAUTION: Think about your diaperbag before going the spray bottle route. Witch hazel with
rubbing alcohol additive holds up great in a bunch of different temps and you can toss the full bottle
in the bag and forget it as long as you’re diligent about the whole freshness thing. A recipe without
that can be a little more touchy and if left in a hot diaperbag a few days runs a high risk of spoiling.
Don’t know about you but my diaperbag goes wherever I go, and I rarely think about temperature
control.
Never store solution or wet wipes for a long time because they can become musty and the wet
wipes may even grow mildew. Check your solution and wet wipes daily, and mix smaller batches of
solution frequently instead of large batches less often to avoid mustiness. We mix fresh solution
once a week, store it in a bottled-water bottle, and have not had any problems with mustiness.
WASH SEPARATE or be prepared to strip dipes more often to avoid oil build up. I strip mine once
every 3 months because of my heavy use of EO’s. This can cause absorbency loss and odor
retention if you’re not careful. Also, essential oils (EO) can and will leave oil stains on clothes
washed in the same wash as the wipes used with EO as an ingredient.
Classifications: After using for extended periods of time I came up with a classification system for
all of them.
“WATERS” or W: Think of these kinds of mixes as scented water. Doesn’t sanitize and doesn’t really
help any with rash prevention but smells good.
“MOIST” or M: These don’t deep clean but they super moisturize baby skin leaving it silky smooth.
“CLEANERS” or C: These clean and sanitize great but they probably have a funky smell to them.
C- Andrea’s Favorite
Whisk mixture together. Wet and wring wipes partially dry with hot water, then dribble on both sides ¼ cup
solution per 4 cloth wipes. Store leftovers in the fridge in an air tight container.
• 1 cup Aloe Vera Fluid
• 1 cup Witch Hazel
• 5 drops Almond or Olive oil
• 4 drops Tea Tree oil
• 1 tsp vinegar
C- Eight is Great
Similar ingredients as other recipes, but in different amounts.
• 1/8 cup vegetable oil
• 1/8 cup baby wash
• 8 drops lavender oil
• 4 drops tea tree oil
• 2 cups water
C- Fruit 'n' Veggie
Dr Bronner's soaps can often be found in organic markets.
• 1 teaspoon fruit or vegetable-based oil (apricot, olive, grapeseed, etc)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable-based soap (like Dr. Bronner's liquid castile)
• 1 teaspoon 100% aloe vera gel
• 1 cup water
C- Just One
• Just one "something" of each ingredient for this recipe.
• 1 chamomile tea bag
• 1 teaspoon oil
• 1 teaspoon baby bath or shampoo
• 1 drop lavendar oil
• 1 cup hot water
C- Lavender 'n' Tea Tree
Lavender and Tea Tree are popular EO choices for wipe solutions.
• 1/8 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon baby shampoo
• 4 drops tea tree oil
• 8 drops lavender oil
• 3 cups water
Variation: Use lavender baby oil and lavender baby wash for a heavenly Lavender wash. Thanks to Nicole
M. for this variation.
M- Lanolin & Glycerine
Lanolin and glycerine moisturize without oil. Lansinoh can be found in many local stores.
• 1 tablespoon liquid glycerine
• 1/4 teaspoon liquid lanolin (100% pure)
• 1 tablespoon baby wash
• 1-3 drops EO
Taken with permission from Zany-Zebra.com, Diaperjungle.com, Diaperpin.com, Diaperswapper.com, and many
verbal sources
• 4 cups water
M- Lotion Potion
Baby lotion adds more softening power to this solution.
• 1 tablespoon baby oil
• 1 tablespoon baby soap
• 1 tablespoon baby lotion
• 1 cup water
Variation: Replace the baby oil and lotion with 2 tablespoons Baby Magic Creamy Baby Oil for a less oily
potion. Thanks to Kimberly A. for this variation.
M- Magic Baby
Baby Magic products are usually easy to find in local stores.
• 1/2 cup Baby Magic oil
• 1/2 cup Baby Magic wash
• 2 cups water
M- No Measuring
Don't measure for this one, just estimate amounts.
• 2 squirts baby oil
• 2 squirts baby wash
• 1 drop EO
• 1 cup water (about)
C- Olive 'n' Tea Tree
• A great natural wipes solution.
• 1/4 cup olive oil (extra virgin not necessary)
• 1/8 cup gentle baby bath
• A few drops tea tree oil
• 4 cups water
C- Shampoo Style
• Baby shampoo works as well as baby wash.
• 1 tablespoon baby oil
• 2 teaspoons baby shampoo
• 2 1/2 cups water
C- Specifically Soapless
This recipe relies on the EO to cleanse, instead of using soap.
• 1-2 drops tea tree oil
• 1-2 drops lavender oil
• 2-4 drops almond or olive oil
• 1 cup water
Taken with permission from Zany-Zebra.com, Diaperjungle.com, Diaperpin.com, Diaperswapper.com, and many
verbal sources