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We are expecting our first in a month, and are planning on using cut pieces of flannel and plain old water for wipes. I nearly fell out of my chair in the Baby Care Basics class we took offered by our medical provider that they recommended doing the same. In fact, the instructor had all of the "typical" baby products on display in the front of the classroom with a big red X through them, indicating you do not need all the chemical products promoted to us for use by Johnson and Johnson all these years.

This is awesome! I don't have any human kids, but I do have 2 small dogs and I always have baby wipes by the front and back doors so I can wipe off muddy paws. I'm so going to do this!

I don't ever remember us having disposable wipes growing up. That's what washcloths are for. I think it's worth having a disposable around, but do try to cut back in all forms.

This would be a nice eco-friendly gift for a friend who'd appreciate this sort of thing. Because, honestly, I can't see a whole lot of new moms having the time or energy to make her own baby wipes. Maybe this could go on the other parent's to-do list, though.

Jezebella,
I feel like the ingredients are all things you have on hand normally. Its certainly easier than running to the baby store when you need wipes!
What a good idea!

I think this would be a great option when traveling but have to agree with whytephoenix about washcloths at home. It just makes more sense.