Guys, I’ve always taken wet wipes in my maternity bag, but this last time I got a lot of criticism. Some people say that the best way to clean a baby’s bottom is with warm water and cotton. That is definitely best, but wet wipes are just so much more practical, you know… Oh well, I like them, I use them and I recommend wet wipes, and if the child isn’t allergic they are a huge help both at home and when you’re out. It’s not practical at all to go out with a small baby and carry a bottle of warm water in your bag, right? But there are several brands I always use and recommend, usually the same as the diaper brands like Pampers wet wipes, Monica’s wet wipes, Johnson’s wet wipes, Baby Wipes, and a few lesser known ones like Roger Baby and Baby Poppy.

Usually, when the baby is very small, I like to buy fragrance-free wet wipes, as natural as possible, and Pampers has a great option. The one in the transparent box is ideal! Almost scentless and made from a different material, softer than more traditional wipes — I have to admit this one really won me over! Haha. But I also like Monica’s wipes, the ones in the green pack are just as good as Pampers and equally soft, but honestly, the price is still much higher than the others, just like Johnson’s wet wipes, which also have the same qualities as the others, super soft and really pleasant to use on the baby’s bottom. But for everyday use, as Mel is still in diapers, I buy

Roger Baby or Baby Wipes. I usually buy those jumbo refill packs and use them in the Pampers wipe case I have, which is much smaller than the traditional bucket. This week I got a Petit box and received Personal Baby wipes, and I was delighted! They are amazing and are now on my current list of favorite wet wipes. They don’t have too much scent, like Pampers, and are just as soft. I love these wipes, but since the price is higher, I keep them in my bag for going out or use them for special cases, like when Mel has a slight rash or a tummy ache.

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