The best baby wipes to suit every budget and baby: from eco-wipes to sensitive skin wipes
FIGURES show that a newborn baby will typically go through over 300 nappies a month. Now, that’s a lot of wiping – so you want to make sure you’ve got the best baby wipes for the job.
We’ve rounded up the best baby wipes based on cost, feel, effectiveness and eco-friendliness, using a combination of our own expert insight and customer reviews.
There are lots of baby wipes to choose from, and a few factors may influence your decision.
The first is cost: some baby-wipes give you a lot more value for money, and considering how many you’ll go through each day, week and month, that can be an important factor.
We’d recommend bulk-buying to save money. Don’t worry, they will all get used up. Remember, toddlers and school children need baby wipes too.
The second determining factor is your baby’s skin: certain wipes are fragranced, others are unscented, while others still are made primarily with water to provide the purest experience for sensitive babies.
Midwives typically encourage wiping baby’s bottom with cotton wool and water (which you’ll likely realise isn’t going to work for you by baby’s fifth poo, we predict), but many midwives have also given WaterWipes, whose wipes are made entirely of water, with a drop of fruit extract, their stamp of approval.
Yet another major factor when it comes to choosing the best baby wipes is environmental impact. If this a concern of yours, you’ll be relieved to know that eco-friendly, biodegradable wipes are now widely available.
As with all baby gear, what works well for one family might not be the right choice for another, so when it comes to finding the best baby wipes for you, try a few brands out and see which ones you – and baby – like best.
1. Best all rounder
- Huggies Pure baby wipes, £11.25 for 18 packs (1008 wipes) at Amazon – buy here
When it comes to wipes that do the job every time (from cleaning poo-covered newborn bums to pureed broccoli-smeared babies), Huggies Pure baby wipes are great value for money and have a tick of approval from the British Skin Foundation.
These are hypoallergenic and made with 99% pure water. Parents swear by how soft and effective they are.
2. Best water based baby wipes
- WaterWipes baby wipes sensitive skin, £19 for 540 wipes at Amazon – buy here
These baby wipes were created by a dad whose daughter suffered from nappy rash, which motivated him to come up with a pure, chemical-free alternative.
WaterWipes are made with 99.9% purified water (and a drop of fruit extract), are midwife-recommended and are even approved by Allergy UK.
Sure, they’re the choice for babies with sensitive skin, and also thousands of other parents who want a mild, effective baby wipe.
The downside? They’re more expensive.
3. Best scented baby wipes
- ASDA Little Angels, £0.70 per pack (15 wipes) – buy here
These lavender and chamomile scented baby wipes are large, great quality and help get baby in the mood for sleeping.
They have rave reviews, with one parent saying “Fantastic product. Baby was asleep within 20 minutes after using these. Even used myself and got a good nights sleep”.
4. Best value baby wipes
- Aldi Mamia fragranced baby wipes, £0.49p for 64 at ALDI – buy here
These wipes are frequently Mother&Baby mag award-winners: they’re good value for money, have a nice fresh scent and contain aloe vera and chamomile.
Bonus points for the clip-down lid, which helps the wipes retain their moisture. A fragrance-free version is also available.
5. Best biodegradable baby wipes
- Jackson Reece Kinder by Nature, £10.88 for 224 at Amazon – buy here
These wipes have over 99% naturally derived ingredients and are made from biodegradable, compostable, chlorine- and polyester-free cloth to minimise environmental impact.
As far as parents are concerned, they also do the job of effectively wiping grubby hands and bottoms.
6. Best unscented baby wipes
- Pampers Sensitive Protect unscented, £23 for 1008 at Amazon – buy here
Delicate yet effective, these wipes have the seal of approval from the British Skin Foundation and are completely free of parabens, perfumes and alcohol.
7. Best reusable baby wipes
- Cheeky Wipes washable baby wipes, £13 for 25 at Amazon – buy here
If you’ve made the decision to use cloth nappies, then we’re betting you’re also planning to buy reusable wipes.
Cheeky Monkeys’ terry towelling wipes can handle even the most potent nappy contents; just use with warm water and chuck in the wash when done.
Can also be used on tiny faces to wipe up food.
8. Best dry baby wipes
- Canny Mum bamboo baby wipes, £29.98 for 800 at Amazon – buy here
Another eco-friendly choice, these bamboo wipes are biodegradable and can be used for a range of things as an alternative to tissues. Simply wet them to use as baby wipes.
Parents like how strong and soft they are, as well as their slightly larger size (compared to your typical baby wipes).
9. Best import baby wipes
- Kirkland Signature wipes, £22.49 for 900 at Amazon – buy here
These baby wipes from US bargain retailer Costco are lauded for their texture and larger size.
In fact, parents are so committed to them, they’ll buy them in the US and bring them back over here.
10. Best wipes for toddlers
- Huggies Disney Wipes, £10.18 for 560 at Amazon – buy here
While your baby will let you use any wipe you please on them, your toddler will require more persuasion when you want to wipe their faces after an ice cream or clean up sticky hands on the go.
Disney characters will help. Trust us.
11. Most sensitive baby wipes
- Mum & You wipes, £17.99 for 672 wipes at Amazon – buy here
The big gripe many parents have with WaterWipes is that they’re not biodegradable. Enter Mum & You.
The wipes are planet-friendly, ultra-gentle and a popular choice for parents whose babies have allergy-prone skin.
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