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UmmJsTL3 · 2024-09-15T17:15:23+00:00

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

angellinaballerina7 · 15/09/2024 19:10

I know they’re supposed to be eco-friendly, but I think I’d ruin the fact they’re better by sticking them on at 90 on a steam cycle…

Allthegoodusernamesareused · 15/09/2024 19:10

We couldn't use disposable wipes for DD2 as she had such sensitive skin, so used cotton wool and water, then moved on to flannels when she was a bit bigger. Granted, it's more of a faff when you're out, but really not that big a deal.

Ecstaticmotion · 15/09/2024 19:10

We do… period pants.

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TheYearOfSmallThings · 15/09/2024 19:10

I also think it is gross OP. I know we're in the wrong environmentally, but in hospitals we have very specific processes for disposing of human waste, and meticulous processes for sterilising anything that isn't disposed of. The idea of throwing shitty wipes in the family washing machine does not appeal to me.

Jeezitneverends · 15/09/2024 19:09

UmmJsTL3 · 15/09/2024 18:20

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

Do you not use a flannel/facecloth and put it in the wash?
What do you think people did before wipes?

SunQueen24 · 15/09/2024 19:09

I use period pants which is a similar concept. Doesn’t bother me at all.

isthismylifenow · 15/09/2024 19:08

Where have you been OP?

My first born is 25 now and was in washable nappies. I used resuable wipes then too, seeing I was washing the nappies anyway.

There must be much more fancy resuable ones about these days surely?

MagdaLenor · 15/09/2024 19:08

SecondFavouriteDinosaur · 15/09/2024 18:39

It’s weird with people whose partners don’t take on their share of the load assumes that everyone’s partner is the same.

I don't know how some of these men get away with it.

TempestTost · 15/09/2024 19:08

You know a lot of people use cloth diapers, right?

If you are, you just toss the reusable wipes right into the diaper bucket. It's much less wasteful and also better for their bums, there are some nasty things in the disposable wipes.

MagdaLenor · 15/09/2024 19:07

Rainallnight · 15/09/2024 18:28

I’m with you OP. And funny how many of these planet saving ideas end up generating more work for women. I’ve not yet seen the idea that has men washing shitty cloths.

My husband did most of the laundry when ours were little.

rainbowsparkle28 · 15/09/2024 19:07

As long as they are cleaned properly then not a problem 🤷🏼‍♀️

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CaptainMyCaptain · 15/09/2024 19:05

I had my baby in 1980 and there were no packs of wet wipes. I used a damp flannel. No problem.

MagdaLenor · 15/09/2024 19:05

SecondFavouriteDinosaur · 15/09/2024 18:36

Not that chucking some wipes in a washing machine is a massively onerous task. We’re not talking carting them down to the nearest stream to wash them, or using a mangle.

I know! It's such an easy task, I've no idea why people are horrified.

SlashBeef · 15/09/2024 19:05

I don't understand the comparisons to underwear or clothes? Who is regularly smearing shit on their pants? I couldn't stomach having a bucket of shitty wipes sitting waiting to be washed.

MagdaLenor · 15/09/2024 19:04

Beth216 · 15/09/2024 18:56

Disposable wipes are disgusting - why would you put all those chemicals on your tiny baby every time you change them? Being wiped over with a cold slimy wipe is gross IMO. A reusable wipe with lovely warm water is much nicer and more natural.

This. I used those linen ones at first, later on towelling.

ItTook9Years · 15/09/2024 19:03

Rainallnight · 15/09/2024 18:28

I’m with you OP. And funny how many of these planet saving ideas end up generating more work for women. I’ve not yet seen the idea that has men washing shitty cloths.

“Planet saving ideas”

My Nan had 4 babies who all used terry towelling squares for nappies.

My parents did the same with me. Disposables weren’t available till my sister was born in 1980.

300,000 years of human evolution where disposable nappies and wipes weren’t available. Didn’t take long for commercialism to take over, did it?

I used reusable nappies and wipes with DD, who now uses reusable sanitary wear. It’s brilliant.

MagdaLenor · 15/09/2024 19:03

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

This. I'm one of six kids, we all had terry nappies - everyone did!

pictoosh · 15/09/2024 19:02

Seems a harmless item to hate so much.

Choochoo21 · 15/09/2024 19:02

UmmJsTL3 · 15/09/2024 18:20

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

Most of us also don’t poo and pee in nappies, suck on dummies, drink milk from our mothers nipples, sleep all day, babble instead of talk or get crawl around on all fours.

As adults, we often do things differently to babies.

OnYourTogs · 15/09/2024 18:59

Rainallnight · 15/09/2024 18:28

I’m with you OP. And funny how many of these planet saving ideas end up generating more work for women. I’ve not yet seen the idea that has men washing shitty cloths.

We used reusable nappies. My husband did most of the laundry. It really wasn't a problem.

Beth216 · 15/09/2024 18:56

Disposable wipes are disgusting - why would you put all those chemicals on your tiny baby every time you change them? Being wiped over with a cold slimy wipe is gross IMO. A reusable wipe with lovely warm water is much nicer and more natural.

leapinglizard1234 · 15/09/2024 18:56

I use reusable face wipes

I wash my face at night and they go in the wash with the wash that was going on anyways

Nothing gross about that

So much better for the planet and my face

Areolaborealis · 15/09/2024 18:56

In order for them not to be disgusting they either have to be cleaned with chemicals or at a high temperature - neither of which is cheap or great for the environment.