To be absolutely disgusted that Cheeky Wipes are selling essential oils to use on baby wipes!

[userpmfrdh]

How is this allowed?!

@Napqueen1234

Jesus Christ calm down. Cheeky wipes are brilliant. You don’t need to use the essential oil. I didn’t realise you shouldn’t use it and used it on my baby from 1 month old what a huge surprise that she has no burns or skin problems .

Lucky you. Not the case for everyone. Nor can it be diluted in water.

Another one here not seeing a problem? We have been using their wipes for over 5 years for both DC and never had an issue. As others have pointed out, their guidance is clear that only water is recommended to be used on newborns and they quote the NICE guidelines for reference.

I wonder what your concern is based on? Could you link to some evidence showing there’s a problem?

Well, it was given to me by the midwife? It was fab.

Aye. I was too embarrassed to admit how I had burned my bath and arse... The bath is a family mystery that I deny all knowledge of, the burning arse I treated at home with burn gels. I knew they could cause irritation, but I didn't realise it meant weeping holes!

I presume you contacted them directly to discuss concerns like a grown up rather than try and ruin a credible company online? Get a grip OP. The buck stops with the parent.

Plenty worse being sold on the internet as safe, sleepyhead is prime example.

I was one of the first people to use Cheeky Wipes with DS13 and I raved about them then and now. In fact, this thread has reminded me to order some for my pregnant niece. They're fabulous. As others have said, don't use them if you don't want to, easy.

This thread is weird. How can you get so worked up about this?

@PrincessSarene

Another one here not seeing a problem? We have been using their wipes for over 5 years for both DC and never had an issue. As others have pointed out, their guidance is clear that only water is recommended to be used on newborns and they quote the NICE guidelines for reference.

I wonder what your concern is based on? Could you link to some evidence showing there’s a problem?

Her concern is that oil can't dilute in water. It won't mix.

Essential oils can cause burns when not mixed. So should probably not be put on cloths for cleaning sensitive skin. In case the non diluted oil (because you can't mix it with water) causes skin burns. Because, as I can testify, an arse with chemical burns from lavender oil is an uncomfortable thing.

I love cheeky wipes. When I got them, I thought, ‘Hmmm essential oils on a baby bottom... and then didn’t add them to the solution’ and just use water with this excellent, lovely product. I use the essential oil mix on a duster when I clean around the nursery, because it smells nice and calming. They totally mention that not everyone recommends using essential oils, but say their children did not have an issue with it, thereby alerting you to the debate and allowing you to decide as a parent with a bit of caution. Really nothing to see here!!

@Takingontheworld

I presume you contacted them directly to discuss concerns like a grown up rather than try and ruin a credible company online? Get a grip OP. The buck stops with the parent.

Plenty worse being sold on the internet as safe, sleepyhead is prime example.

Sure did. As I've repeatedly said they told me xyz

Pearl clutching par excellence.

If it upsets you then don't use them?

They're a UK company so these will have been fully safety tested, especially for babies.

@Inthemuckheap

Pearl clutching par excellence.

If it upsets you then don't use them?

I don't.

I'm concerned about a newborn baby suffering a chemical burn.

At a baby massage class I was told we can use lavender straight onto the skin, no worries. So presumably it's the kind of oils they are using which are safe for direct skin application. Try not to worry.

@slashlover

They're a UK company so these will have been fully safety tested, especially for babies.

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@bestsquirrelinthewholehole

At a baby massage class I was told we can use lavender straight onto the skin, no worries. So presumably it's the kind of oils they are using which are safe for direct skin application. Try not to worry.

No way? Which oils?

These ones are pure essential oils. They need to be diluted, mixed with a carrier oil.

For our wipes, we mix up batches of approx 400 ml of water, 2 tablespoons of sunflower oil, 2 tablespoons of baby bath (I like S'burys sensitive one), and 3 or 4 drops of tea tree oil. Worked well and natural.

Another big fan of Cheeky Wipes here. Used them for 2 DC with no problems at all. Up to 6 weeks just used plain water, then started adding 4-5 drops of oil to the water. I love them, so much more effective and better for the environment than disposable wipes.

@GruffaIo

For our wipes, we mix up batches of approx 400 ml of water, 2 tablespoons of sunflower oil, 2 tablespoons of baby bath (I like S'burys sensitive one), and 3 or 4 drops of tea tree oil. Worked well and natural.

The sunflower oil will make all the difference.

Lavender is safe to use direct on the skin, I always put it in my pulse points and my children's to calm and help sleep, advice from health visitor and baby massage teacher. There are safe oils that you don't need a carrier with. I know lavender is one. tea tree is another

@userpmfrdh

They aren't recommended for use under 3 months. They advised 6 weeks.

They do not dilute in water.
They suggest to dilute in water.

Why on earth would anyone want to put essential oils on a newborns bum?
Water is all that is needed.

Yes, they say not to use it on newborns.

This thread is so weird, it’s like you’re trying to whip up a frenzy about a complete non-issue. Hundreds of people use Cheeky Wipes. I can’t find any reports of chemical burns as a result. The oils aren’t compulsory, people can choose whether or not to use them and I, like plenty of others, have never had the slightest issue. Nobody is suggesting you plonk a baby into a bath with oils in it. Calm down.

I thought lavender essential oil was safe to use undiluted actually, we use it on scars in our family.

And I don't understand how it could have burnt the bottom of your bath, doesn't oil float?

As for the cheeky wipes, we use them, the oils make a thin film over the top of the water, we stir it, and then put the wipes in straight away - the oil seems to be evenly distributed! No burns, both baby and I have quite sensitive skin, baby couldn't even wear disposable nappies when he was born. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Cheeky wipes are brilliant, but I only used oils for the dirty ones for this reason - I think it's a valid point to raise with them. They do say that you should manually mix the wipes with the water well to distribute the oil though.

I've read that lavender oil has oestrogen-like properties and has been linked with abnormal breast growth in boys - that put me off using it on children in any case.

Lavendar is a gentle EO but all EOs should be treated with caution and respect when neat.

No EO can be diluted in water, because oil and water don't mix.

I'm a bit surprised they don't use a surficant - however if you wash your laundry with detergent there's probably enough left on them to do that job anyway.