Wet wipes are essential for baby care. They can be used when visiting the clinic, walking, traveling. Young mothers simply cannot do without wet wipes in the maternity hospital. To avoid undesirable consequences in the form of allergies, it is necessary to choose the right wipes.
All attention to the composition
There are many brands of baby wipes on the market. Some parents do not hesitate to buy the first available hygiene products, not realizing that they can contain a large amount of chemicals. The skin of newborns is quite thin and sensitive, so it is very important that the wet wipes do not contain alcohol. The right choice will help avoid allergies and rashes.
If your child has very sensitive skin, you should buy wipes specifically designed for that skin type. They do not contain harmful substances such as chlorine or alcohol. Choose unscented wipes.
Pay attention to the ingredients included in the composition. If you are convinced that baby wipes are absolutely safe for your baby's skin, then you are greatly mistaken. Wipes can contain chemicals in the form of phthalates and parabens. An equally dangerous substance is cocamidopropyl betaine, which is known for its ability to cause dermatitis, skin irritation and allergies. Avoid buying wet wipes if they contain phenoxyethanol, a preservative used in cosmetic products that can irritate the eyes, lungs and skin.
The safest ingredients in baby wipes are:
- glycerin;
- water;
- lemon oil;
- pharmacy chamomile extract;
- tea tree oil;
- lavender oil;
- aloe vera extract.
Other selection criteria
Pay attention to the size and thickness of baby wipes. Cheap options may seem like an attractive purchase to you, but keep in mind that they can be too small and thin. It is unlikely that you want to have dirty hands after a cleansing procedure. And you will have to use more than one napkin, but at least two or three. Thick and large wipes are ideal, which will do a great job of cleansing.
You should like the smell of napkins, because they will smell imperceptibly on the skin and even your baby's clothes.
Most often, baby wipes are sold in cellophane packaging with a protective sticker or a hinged hard lid. The convertible top ensures your wipes stay wet. The sticker weakens quickly, the hygiene products dry out. Wet wipes in a plastic container with a hinged lid can be a good alternative; such packaging retains moisture. In this case, a replacement unit is purchased, but the container remains. Napkins in such packaging have a large number of positive reviews from young mothers.
