You probably have the time and materials to do this right now because it is that fast and easy. The hardest step is finding a container. It needs to fit a half lengthwise roll of paper towels and have a lid so that it opens on the top. I use my Grandma's old Tupperware container but I just made a batch for my talented friend over at Sing All You Want using a Sterilite container found at Target.
I modified a recipe at about.com to make it even safer. Common baby oil has "fragrance" (bad, bad stuff) so I use olive oil. If the yellow color bothers you then any healthy oil would work. The oil adds softness and glide. I also reduced the amount of baby wash from 2T because I thought it was a bit sudsy and unnecessary.
Here is what you need:
I modified a recipe at about.com to make it even safer. Common baby oil has "fragrance" (bad, bad stuff) so I use olive oil. If the yellow color bothers you then any healthy oil would work. The oil adds softness and glide. I also reduced the amount of baby wash from 2T because I thought it was a bit sudsy and unnecessary.
Here is what you need:
- Round or square container with a lid
- 1 paper towel roll - I prefer Select-A-Size
- 2 cups cooled, boiled water
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons baby wash
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
Instructions:
1. Cut the paper towel roll in half with a serrated knife and remove cardboard.
2. Combine water, baby wash and oil in container and shake to disperse the oil.
3. Add one half of the paper towel roll, cut side down so that it absorbs the liquid.
4. Close the lid and flip over to finish the absorption.
5. Wipe some tushies!
I hope you give it a try and let me know! I wish I had long ago.
Jenny says she tried a smooth, unserrated knife. It cut the paper towels fine and lessened the torn bits that occur.
ReplyDeleteLyla loves her homemade wipes! Thanks for the "recipe". I love your bio. : )
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