Homemade Baby Wipes

I found this idea in a magazine one day and thought it was worth a try. It's been two years and I still use this wipe recipe for both my boys. We have only purchased four wipe containers from the store in two years. Hence the Pampers wipe container in the photo...it makes a great container for holding the wipes. If you have ten minutes you can make two containers of wipes. This usually lasts us two weeks for both boys. Here is the recipe if you would like to give it a try.

What you need:

1/2 roll of Bounty paper towels (full sheets, NOT select-a-size)
Wipe container
1 1/2 C. boiling water
1Tbsp. olive oil
1Tbsp. shampoo
1Tbsp. body lotion

Boil water.
While water is boiling cut the paper towel roll in half (a bread knife works well). Place half a roll into the container.
Mix water, oil, shampoo and lotion together in bowl.
Pour over the paper towel. Let sit in sink for 5 to 10 minutes to let all the water absorb.
Repeat the recipe for the other half of the paper towel roll.
You can remove the paper tube after the wipes have soaked. I skip this step as it makes no difference in how the wipes come apart. You can now tear sheets off at each change or ahead of time - whichever you prefer.

I love this recipe because it is cheap and easy but mostly because it is gentle on sensitive skin and smells good. You get to decide which shampoo and lotion to use. This ensures that you know it will not irritate your little one's skin and you can choose if you want fragrance free or scented. You can also pour in a drop or two of essential oils for a natural aroma.
Now that is Nifty and Thrifty!!!
Happy Wiping!