Reusable baby wipes are much better for your baby and the planet. When disposable wipes get flushed down loos, they contribute to blocked sewers and garden floods. They were one of the main items composed of London’s recent ‘Fatty MacFatberg’ – a huge pile of goo that had to be broken down, after blocking a main sewer.
According to Friends of the Earth, 90% of blocked sewers are due to disposable wet wipes, which are neither biodegradable or compostable. Of course, they should not be flushed down the toilet anyway, but people do. Most are made with plastic, and sold in plastic packaging. And no doubt have chemicals that are not good for a baby’s skin or health. Around 11 billion are used yearly in the UK alone, and the microplastics end up in our seas, where they break down and harm marine wildlife.
These pretty ‘rainbow’ organic cotton reusable wipes are designed to replace single-use baby wipes and are also good to wipe surfaces in your plastic-free bathroom. The lovely bright design is sure to make your baby smile! Made from soft organic cotton (and soft organic jersey cotton on the other side), they are also good as facial wipes.
Made responsibly in India, you can wash them in the machine, with no harm done, as there are no microplastics to break off in the machine. They should last years, then as long as you use them with biodegradable cleansers and lotions, you can cut them up to compost in 6 months, or pop them in your local textile recycling bin. Sent in minimal packaging. Also available in a soft meadow print.
These organic cotton baby wipes are in 4 colours, to wash and use again. Made ethically in the UK, wash warm with similar colours, tumble dry low and do not bleach. Expect some shrinkage. Choose from packs of 6, 12 and 25 wipes. In natural white, undyed, plain blush or plain turquoise. Can also be used as cloth napkins.
The reusable cotton baby wipes are made from organic cotton, ideal for wiping clean little bottoms! Or choose patterned versions, to make your wee one smile at nappy-changing time.
Choose Better Disposable Baby Wipes
If you do choose to use disposable wet wipes, at least choose a brand that’s made from organic biodegradable materials (still don’t flush them down the loo, as they won’t break down like toilet paper, they are too thick). Natracare is one of the better brands, made from biodegradable and compostable materials. PH balanced and free from nasty chemicals, these are suitable for sensitive skin.
