Learn how to make all-natural baby wipes with this recipe. These are gentle for your baby’s delicate skin and naturally scented with essential oils.
Ya’ll know by now that I like to use natural products in my home, and I prefer to make them, so I know exactly what is in them. I am especially particular about my babies.
Making homemade baby wipes is simple, and I am going to share my recipe. Plus, I will show you how to make a spray solution if you are a cloth wipe mama!
Every mom needs to have this recipe on hand, because who has time to run to the store during a diaper change? 😉
ALL NATURAL BABY WIPES RECIPE VIDEO TUTORIAL
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Cut paper towels in half widthwise and set upright in an airtight container. Use half now and save the other half for later, unless making a double batch.
Combine water, fractioned coconut oil, essential oils, and castile soap in a bowl.
Pour mixture over paper towels and let mixture absorb for 10 minutes.
Flip the container over and let it absorb for 10 more minutes.
Remove the cardboard tube and carefully pull a paper towel square up from the middle to start the wipes.
Store in an airtight container. I use an old baby wipe container.
TIPS ON ALL NATURAL BABY WIPES MAKING
Use a serrated knife for cutting. You can use an electric knife if you have one.
Thicker, more durable paper towels work best for homemade wipes. Trust me; I am tired of getting by with the cheap ones! Thinner paper towels don’t cut as evenly, and they don’t hold up as well when using them.
Using distilled or filtered water is best. I try to avoid using tap water due to the unusually high chlorine content found in our water.
LET’S TALK ABOUT STORING YOUR ALL NATURAL BABY WIPES
I find it best to keep them in an old baby wipe container. You can pull the wipes right through the hole on top of the container and use them like normal.
I have stored mine in a Tupperware container with a snap lid. This worked just fine, but I did have to unsnap the container for each use, rather than just pulling them through the lid.
You can store them in a coffee can. If you want to cut a hole in the top to pull them through, you can. If you don’t use them very often, this might not be the best idea, as they will dry up over time.
Storing your wipes in a half-gallon mason jar is another great option.
BEST ESSENTIAL OILS FOR HOMEMADE WIPES
When using essential oils on babies, or anyone for that matter, it is really important to use pure essential oils that are organic. Be sure to dilute properly before using essential oils on babies.
A few of my favorite oils to use on babies are lavender, frankincense, Roman chamomile, wild orange, and rose.
Using essential oils in your homemade wipes is optional, but can add scent and many benefits for the skin.
LAVENDER
Lavender is my favorite essential oil to use on my babies. It has purifying and cleansing properties, making it perfect for homemade wipes. The scent of lavender is very calming for babies and perfect for delicate skin.
FRANKINCENSE
Frankincense essential oil has so many benefits for the skin, making it another good essential oil for homemade wipes. It is gentle on the skin and can help with skin imperfections and rashes.
ROMAN CHAMOMILE
Roman chamomile is another oil I often use on my babies. Like lavender, it has a very calming and relaxing aroma. I love to pair this one with lavender!
WILD ORANGE
Wild orange adds a fresh scent to your wipes. Because it is full of antioxidants, it is great for natural skincare. Wild orange is a photosensitive essential oil, which means it is overly sensitive to light.
If using wild orange, or other citrus essential oils, be sure to only use on skin that isn’t going to be exposed to the sunlight for at least 12 hours.
ROSE
Rose is another great essential oil for babies and skin. It can be used to reduce the appearance of skin blemishes and imperfections. Rose is a very delicate oil, perfect for babies.
CAN I MAKE REUSABLE BABY WIPES?
Yes, you can! If you use cloth diapers and prefer to use cloth wipes, you can use this same recipe to make a solution for your cloth wipes.
Simply add the ingredients to a spray bottle, shake well, and spray the wipe before use. It is best to use a glass spray bottle if using essential oils.
If using cloth wipes, I suggest keeping a trash can with a lid next to the changing table to toss them in after using them. If you are already using cloth diapers, you can just throw them in the same container as the diapers.
Wash them with a gentle soap or homemade laundry soap. Never let them sit more than 5 days to avoid mold.
WHY HOMEMADE, OVER STORE BOUGHT?
Making your own wipes can be cheaper and safer for your baby. If you really want to save money, go for the cloth wipe route and whip up a bottle of the wipe solution.
If you decide to keep buying wipes, here are a few things to consider:
Buy unscented wipes to avoid artificial fragrances.
Check your labels and read the ingredients before buying wipes.
Have you ever made your own all-natural baby wipes? If so, share your thoughts in the comments!
All Natural Baby Wipes Recipe
Ingredients
1 roll of paper towels (thicker the better)
2 cups of water
1 tablespoon fractionated coconut oil
1 teaspoon castile soap
10-15 drops lavender essential oils (optional)
Instructions
Cut paper towels in half widthwise and set upright in an airtight container. Use half now and save the other half for later, unless making a double batch.
Combine water, fractioned coconut oil, essential oils, and castile soap in a bowl.
Pour mixture over paper towels and let mixture absorb for 10 minutes.
Flip the container over and let it absorb for 10 more minutes.
Remove the cardboard tube and carefully pull a paper towel square up from the middle to start the wipes.
Store in an airtight container. I use an old baby wipe container.
Oh yes I definitely know the feeling! Thank you so much for the kind words and following along with me. It is hard to say the exact price because I use most of these ingredients for so many things and buy them in bulk. The only ingredient that I have to buy special is the paper towels. I used cloth diapers most of the time on my babies and used cloth wipes, instead of paper towels.
I have found several natural wipes that work great too, if you don’t have time and I have the ones I like linked in the post! Don’t stress it and enjoy those babies! 🙂
Hello, I am wondering about the soap and coconut oil ratio in your recipe for baby wipes . The recipe says one teaspoon of soap and one tablespoon of oil but in your video it looks more like you used a 1/4 cup amount for each. Waiting to make this … Thank you, Colleen
Leah says
I have considered this, but with four little ones under five, I always feel too busy! Something you understand, which I love about your blog!
Do you know how much money this saves since you still have to buy the supplies. Thanks! Your blog is very inspiring!
lauraascher says
Oh yes I definitely know the feeling! Thank you so much for the kind words and following along with me. It is hard to say the exact price because I use most of these ingredients for so many things and buy them in bulk. The only ingredient that I have to buy special is the paper towels. I used cloth diapers most of the time on my babies and used cloth wipes, instead of paper towels.
I have found several natural wipes that work great too, if you don’t have time and I have the ones I like linked in the post! Don’t stress it and enjoy those babies! 🙂
Colleen says
Hello, I am wondering about the soap and coconut oil ratio in your recipe for baby wipes . The recipe says one teaspoon of soap and one tablespoon of oil but in your video it looks more like you used a 1/4 cup amount for each.
Waiting to make this …
Thank you,
Colleen
Laura says
I use the recipe that I have written out here, I may have been making a larger batch in the video.