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Original poster

To think surely other people must also think it’s gross to…

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UmmJsTL3 · 15/09/2024 18:15

use re useable wipes for a baby/toddler?? I get saving the planet etc etc but surely too far?!

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FirstTimeHomeowner · 15/09/2024 18:23

I'm with you OP 🤢

Irrationally I know, because the points others bring up make total sense. But it's still a no from me!

StuckOnTheCeiling · 15/09/2024 18:21

Plenty of people do use reusable wipes as adults.

Washing machines are very effective these days.

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UmmJsTL3 · 15/09/2024 18:21

mumtoababygirl · 15/09/2024 18:21

Some people do. You can get/make reusable loo roll

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@mumtoababygirl i was not aware of this. Awful.

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MarvellousDay · 15/09/2024 18:21

Why do you think they are gross.. I found they were amazing and much better to clean. If their nappy leaks surely you don't throw away the outfit. This is similar. You also don't throw away your underwear after every use. If you don't think your washing machine does a good enough cleaning job you need another one.

mumtoababygirl · 15/09/2024 18:21

UmmJsTL3 · 15/09/2024 18:20

I just think it’s gross… we don’t do that as adults!!!

Some people do. You can get/make reusable loo roll

Isseywith3witchycats · 15/09/2024 18:20

funny how women kept their children clean for thousands of years before wipes were invented, one use ones are so bad for the planet and washable ones are just an upgrade from flannels

Idontjetwashthefucker · 15/09/2024 18:20

Nothing gross about it. Why do you think it is?

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UmmJsTL3 · 15/09/2024 18:20

I just think it’s gross… we don’t do that as adults!!!

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SecondFavouriteDinosaur · 15/09/2024 18:19

You know people wash them? They don’t just use the same one over and over without washing 😁

devildeepbluesea · 15/09/2024 18:19

Do you know how washing machines work?

Berga · 15/09/2024 18:19

Guess what OP, people even use reusable nappies.

Posithor · 15/09/2024 18:19

Why? Do you throw your pants away after each wear? Or chuck everything when a child has an accident?

...they also clean poo up much more easily. Wish I'd invested in reusable nappies now I'm onto my third I feel it's a bit late to start!

Sprogonthetyne · 15/09/2024 18:18

Pop them in the wash and it's fine. No grosser the getting baby sick all over you or cleaning up after potty training accidents. Why would it be an issue?