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If you have chosen to cloth diaper your baby, it means you are doing your bit to lessen the pressure on the landfills that are bursting at the seams with discarded disposable diapers. Congratulations! You are obviously a conscious parent! Of course this also means you now have a bit of an added layer of responsibility, in that instead of just throwing them away, you are now charged with washing the cloth diapers and sterilizing them before they are used on the baby again.
While this may seem a bit overwhelming at first – relax – the process is actually quite simple if you have the proper supplies and preparation. The key is to have a large enough supply of cloth diapers so that each washed diaper is properly dried before re-use. This process does away with infection and possible incursion of moisture and germs onto the baby’s skin. It is important to have a great diaper pail that can store your soiled diapers or if you are on the go, you can choose to have wet bags, which offer a compact on the go solution to hold your baby’s soiled diapers. When using a wet bag, you will want to fill it with water and use a an effective detergent that will be sure to be gentle on baby’s skin.
Rinse soiled diapers well under a strong jet of water before putting them in the diaper pail to soak. If possible, wash urine soaked diapers and soiled diapers separately. Do not let the diapers pile up for a big laundry day. Wash them progressively and make sure you rinse them in detergent and hot water. This gets rid of the most stubborn dirt particles and leave the diaper clean.
The very important final step is the drying part. If you are using the washing machine, it is a good idea to put them in the dryer before air drying for a while to remove all moisture. Always make sure to never use a diaper that is not completely dry. Drying them outside so that they can get direct sunlight is a good idea, so do that on all possible occasions. If you plan your washing well, you will always have a stack of fresh, crisply clean diapers ready to use at all times.
All mothers strive instinctively to keep their babies comfortable. Whether on the move, strolling, shopping or visiting at a friend’s place, the baby’s comfort is of highest importance to the mother. Practical considerations such as which clothes keep the baby warm, which type of diapers keep the baby dry and cheerful, which baby foods give least constipation and digestion problems – all these small matters actually matter a lot and are gathered by keen observation and experience.
It is no wonder that each diaper manufacturer is vying for your attention, for one interesting piece of trivia reveals that you will have changed your baby’s diapers over 6000 times before the child is properly toilet-trained. Surely, every manufacturer wants to get that share of the market, but you have to check constantly with the child to see how the diaper – its material, duration of usage and effectiveness in keeping the area dry – is affecting the child.
From the point of view of the baby’s comfort, keeping the area dry at all times and avoiding leaks is something you want in whatever type of diaper you choose. There is such stress on avoiding moisture because wetness can cause germs to breed and cause infections. The most common symptom of this phenomenon is diaper rash. Cleaning, drying and powdering can help to a great extent.
The next concern is that the baby should be able to move about without the diaper slipping off. A snug fit lets the baby move about unrestricted and this means no leakages and extra cleaning jobs for the caretaker. This is not only important for the peace of mind of the parents but also for their general hygiene.
Finally, environmental concerns also enter the picture: disposable diapers are ready to choke the planet because most of the materials used in them are non-biodegradable and some of them are toxic in nature too. Cloth diapers are an effective solution to this problem.
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When we first received the Wysi Wipes I thought they were pretty cool. They were small and compact so knew they’d be easy to take along in a diaper bag. When they were received, we were expecting our second child within the week….I knew I’d be able to get a true idea once little Lucy arrived.
We ended up using the Wysi Wipes as diaper wipes at home. We did rinse them and use them again that same day but it was hard to store them….you just end up having a wet cloth around until you want to use it again.
I could definitely see us using them for camping or hiking trips….when you wouldn’t want to pack a big diaper bag. I don’t believe it’s something I would use at home as cloth wipes are much easier to wash and have a longer shelf life.
The Wysi Wipe was absolutely WONDERFUL! Any task from washing little faces and hands to wiping the table and cleaning the high chair was made so easy with this wonderfully universal, durable wipe!
Unlike the typical cloth wipes I use, this wipe was thin enough and worked excellent for getting between little fingers. The unique texture of the wipe also made it incredibly easy to get all sorts of stickies and food off faces.
Once I had used the wipe a few times during the day for after meals, I then used it as a mess cleaner I wiped the table, cleaned the highchair, and wiped off the counter. I then composted them in my backyard!! My husband even liked it!
My overall favorite use of this wipe was AT THE RESTAURANT! I simply dipped the “tum” sized wipe in my water glass and POOF! I had a wipe I could use on both kids and then threw it in the diaper bag for later use.
This is definitely a YES for me and my family!
These wipes are great for wiping dirty little hands and faces. They
are much softer than a paper towel and I was able to use, rinse and
reuse it several times to clean up my baby's hands, face and high
chair. However I had to be careful when rinsing because when I spread
the wet wipe out under the running faucet it began to stretch and
tear.
I would not use these wipes for diaper changes because they are
made of a fairly thin mesh which would not keep your hands completely
poop-free. They are also more expensive than a baby wipe and because
of this I don't see much advantage other than their compact size.
These wipes are a great idea! The dry discs are small and totally portable (I tossed a few in my wet/dry bag and used them for on-the-go diaper changes) but they are also just as easily used at home.
I was able to reuse one wipe for two of my baby’s meals – they are thirsty and sucked up all his spilled apple juice, then they were easily rinsed off to be used again to wipe his face and hands.
The material is soft and it grips the skin well, though it feels soft to the touch and I wasn’t worried at all that it would be too rough for his bottom. I appreciate that there is no noticeable scent or additive to the wipes – it makes me feel better about using it on his sensitive skin.
The only negative feedback I have to give is regarding wetting them while on the go. I had trouble pouring water on the disc without spilling it everywhere in the process. My cloth wipes are bulky enough that I can plug up the opening to my water bottle and let the water absorb into the fabric to wet it. The WysiWipes discs are too small and solid for that – you must either dunk them or pour water over them to watch them “grow” into their full size. This isn’t a problem if you’re outside or at a sink, but more of an issue if you’re travelling in the car or in a public place where you don’t want to leave a puddle on the ground. I suppose this could be avoided by “pre-wetting” them and putting them in a baggie… but doesn’t that defeat the purpose of the wipe to begin with?
Bottomline: I will probably end up purchasing some of these to keep in my diaper bag. I will still use my cloth wipes at home, but will be happy to have these for on-the-go messes (whether diaper or food related) and am glad I had the chance to try them out!
I agreed to trail out the WysiWipes and was shocked when they arrived and were so small. My shock increased when I went to use the first one and realized it was so large.
I was able to use the first wipe to clean both my young children’s(ages 2.5 and 1) faces, hands and highchair trays after a meal, and then I used it two more times for the same thing. I was able to use two of the wipes a minimum of 4 times each.
I did try to use one as a diaper wipe, as I use cloth diapers, but it was not sturdy enough for that so sadly it only got used once.
I love that they are so small and can be stashed away in a small corner of a diaperbag.
Thank you so much for letting me trail these wipes and I look forward to being able to purchase them in the future.
I decided to try one of these as a face wipe/makeup remover and I really loved how it worked for this purpose. I filled my bathroom sink with a little water and a couple drops of lavender EO then added the wipe and let it slowly open up, squeezed it out and then used it to wash my face/remove makeup before bed. I was able to reuse the wipe 3 more times for this purpose and just let it hang to dry in between uses.
I stuck one Wysi wipe in my diaper bag and used them when I was out and about with my messy 13 month. I used this wipe to clean off her face and hands after she ate a snack at a friends’ house. I just got it wet under some running water and wiped her clean! I didn’t reuse this one, but I definitely could have.
Next, I used one as a clean-up rag for a big mess in the kitchen. This worked really well and I let it hang and air dry and used it at least 3 more times before tossing it.
Overall, I really liked having these around especially for the diaper bag. It’s nice to have something so small and easily portable (when the diaper bag is stuffed with everything else) to clean up messes, dirty hands and faces, and it could even be used as a diaper wipe!
Thanks for letting us try these out!
I used my Wysi Wipes sample mainly at home. I am a working mother whose husband has been travelling lately and these wipes really came in handy. I used them similar to wash clothes for cleaning baby’s face, hands, and highchair after eating. These were better than wash cloths because I didn’t have to wait for them to dry (they dry in minutes) and I could throw it away when it got really messy (and not worry about germs building up over time).
I am thinking of buying a bigger pack to put in his diaper bag and to have in the kitchen.
I love that they are so small (and get even bigger than a regular wipe) and I don’t have to worry about chemicals on them. Its all determined by what liquid I choose to add. I was able to reuse the wipes 4-5 times before they got a bit thin or too dirty.
I will be recommending these to my parents who are avid backpackers and my mother-in-law who has very sensitive skin and reacts to most cleansing wipes. These will be great for outings (I don’t like using wipes on my baby’s face with all the chemicals and napkins/paper towels are so harsh he cries) and I can see using them for picnics or in the car.
Thank you for sending the sample. It is a very interesting new product that I really enjoyed.
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