Find out what Mumsnet testers thought of Pura’s plastic free baby wipes

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This is the feedback thread for the Mumsnet users who have been testing Pura’s plastic free baby wipes.

Here’s what Pura has to say: “We believe being eco-friendly is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. And that we should all be able to look after our planet, simply by looking after our families. We put babies first, with anti-allergy, organic ingredients and sustainable, biodegradable materials. So you’re protecting their skin and protecting their future too. We’re here to empower everyone to protect the future of the planet today, with eco-friendly products that are affordable and accessible for all”

Some more information on the wipes can be found below:

Pura baby wipes come in 2 types - flushable baby wipes & non flushable baby wipes. They contain 99% water & organic aloe vera. Pura baby wipes are the most accredited baby wipes on the market - certified Vegan safe & multi-accredited by the British Skin Foundation, Allergy UK, PEFC, Not Tested On Animals and the Soil Association. They are 100% biodegradable, 100% compostable & made from PEFC certified plant fibres. The flushable baby wipes are accredited as ‘Fine to Flush’ by Water UK. Best of all they’re totally, utterly, 100%, honestly and truly, PLASTIC FREE!

Testers, please give your feedback by answering the following questions, as well as completing the short survey we’ve emailed to you:

1. What did you like most about Pura’s wipes?
2. Would you look to purchase Pura wipes instead of your usual product?
3. What did you think of the overall quality of the wipes?
4. How did you rate your overall experience with Pura?
5. How likely would you be to recommend Pura wipes to someone else?

All testers who give the required feedback will be entered into a prize draw where one MNer will win a £100 voucher for the store of their choice (from a list).

Thanks and good luck!

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1. What did you like most about Pura’s wipes?

I like that they are environmentally friendlier than other wipes, don't have a particular smell, and are large and strong, so needed fewer wipes each time.

1. Would you look to purchase Pura wipes instead of your usual product?

Yes. They are expensive but a pack is lasting longer than our usual wipes.

1. What did you think of the overall quality of the wipes?

Excellent quality. Large and thick, they didn't disintegrate, and they were gentle on my children's' skin.

1. How did you rate your overall experience with Pura?

9/10. The only issue is that they can clump together when getting them out of the packet.

1. How likely would you be to recommend Pura wipes to someone else?

Very likely.

1. What did you like most about Pura’s wipes?

• The fact that they are 100% Plastic Free & 100% Biodegradable. The flushable nature is definitely an added advantage.

1. Would you look to purchase Pura wipes instead of your usual product?

• Yes

1. What did you think of the overall quality of the wipes?

• Very good quality.

1. How did you rate your overall experience with Pura?

• I am just loving these wipes. They are so soft & gentle on my baby's skin. The quality of the material is very good too. As the size of the wipes are so generous & as they have just the right amount of wetness to them we actually need to use less than the amount of wipes we previously used to use. The fact that they don't have any obvious smell is a plus for me. It just feels like using plain & gentle water while using these wipes. The only problem i encountered was that sometimes the wipes clump together while taking out of the pack. Other than that this is obviously a game changer for me which can really help me in living a life with more sustainable approach with environmentally friendly ways.

1. How likely would you be to recommend Pura wipes to someone else?

• Very likely.

1. What did you like most about Pura’s wipes?

I liked how well they cleaned, they had a good thickness to them and were moist enough to get the job done. I liked how pure they were and that they are so good for the environment

1. Would you look to purchase Pura wipes instead of your usual product?

Depending on the price I would consider swapping

1. What did you think of the overall quality of the wipes?

They were very good quality, found it frustrating that I couldn't get individual wipes out though, they clumped together too much.

1. How did you rate your overall experience with Pura?

I was really happy, I got amazing supply to try.

1. How likely would you be to recommend Pura wipes to someone else?

I would recommend these to others if the price was reasonable.

1. What did you like most about Pura’s wipes?

i) they are plastic free ii) they are flushable iii) they are eco friendly iv) they are suitable for eczema prone skin

1. Would you look to purchase Pura wipes instead of your usual product?

i) if they are on offer, I would consider buying them

1. What did you think of the overall quality of the wipes?

i) really good as they are 99% water and organic aloe vera, which means I can skip the extra step of cleaning my baby's bottom with water, especially when accidents happen outside.

1. How did you rate your overall experience with Pura?

i) positive

1. How likely would you be to recommend Pura wipes to someone else?

i) very likely, as I feel that my baby is clean when out and about. And they are handy to clean my toddler's hands also as he tries to touch everything, especially food.

1. What did you like most about Pura’s wipes?

I liked the fact that they are environmentally friendly and have all natural ingredients.

1. Would you look to purchase Pura wipes instead of your usual product? Possibly, I think I prefer my usual brands (I tend to use water wipes or pampers aqua) and probably prefer those but the fact that the Pura wipes are biodegradable would potentially sway me towards them.

1. What did you think of the overall quality of the wipes?

Good enough, they seemed smaller and tear more easily than my other brands but they did the job.

1. How did you rate your overall experience with Pura?

Great - speedy delivery, website was good and easy to navigate

1. How likely would you be to recommend Pura wipes to someone else?

I would recommend on the environmental credentials.

1. What did you like most about Pura’s wipes?

Their eco credentials, I try to be eco conscious so using wipes with plastic in was a worry for me. We use cloth at home but disposable when out. These are a good solution.

1. Would you look to purchase Pura wipes instead of your usual product?

Yes

1. What did you think of the overall quality of the wipes?

Good quality, thick, no noticeable smell, nice and moist. I did seem to have to use a second wipe for poo. For some reason they weren't great for cleaning poo.

1. How did you rate your overall experience with Pura?

Great, easy to order and fast delivery

1. How likely would you be to recommend Pura wipes to someone else?

Yes I'd reccomend.

1. What did you like most about Pura’s wipes?

That they are good for the environment and were very wet.

1. Would you look to purchase Pura wipes instead of your usual product?

no as although they are great for the environment i found they tear really easy and its really hard to just pull one out of the packet as they clump together.

1. What did you think of the overall quality of the wipes?

they were really wet and seemed quite thick which was good but the fact i couldnt pull them out one at a time and ended up with lots at once seemed wasteful.

1. How did you rate your overall experience with Pura?

delivery was quick,i did receive a pack of wipes instead of nappies which they did rectify very quickly so my overall experience was good.

1. How likely would you be to recommend Pura wipes to someone else?

i would recommend to someone looking for flushable biodegradable wipes and let them make their own mind up.

1. What did you like most about Pura’s wipes?

I used the non flushable type and I found these very soft and great on sensitive skin

1. Would you look to purchase Pura wipes instead of your usual product?

If I based it just on how well they protected my sons skin and not on other factors then yes, but there are other factors I would need to consider

1. What did you think of the overall quality of the wipes?

I found the wipes to be soft and great for sensitive skin they didn't overly dry out areas, but, I found them to also be very fiberous meaning the wipes stuck together and it was difficult to get them out of the packet especially when I needed to quickly grab one to clean up a bowel motion, I found they also left tiny fibers on the skin also.

1. How did you rate your overall experience with Pura?

I liked the wipes but with it being difficult to get them out of the packet and then sticking to other wipes it made it difficult to be able to use them when you only have one hand free and this made me dislike them although they were actually better than most other wipes on the skin

1. How likely would you be to recommend Pura wipes to someone else?

I would recommend these wipes to anyone looking for great wipes for protecting sensitive skin but I would also note they are difficult to take out of the packaging and allow them to make their own decision based on that

1. What did you like most about Pura’s wipes?

DEfinitely the one big draw of the product is the eco credentials, The fact that they are 100% biodegradable would be a major selling point for me personally.

1. Would you look to purchase Pura wipes instead of your usual product?

I would, infact i am already considering my next purchase with them. Even better if i could get the cost down a little on them.

1. What did you think of the overall quality of the wipes?

Pretty good, at the start didnt like them but as i used them more i found that i liked them more. They do tear easily but again you have to expect that they would in order to break down easily and be biodegradable. They are tricky to get out of the packet, i think that should be something that is looked at.

1. How did you rate your overall experience with Pura?

Amazingly fast delivery, i was super impressed, given that i think i order like 2 days before christmas and it arrived at my house on christmas eve, good going. No issues using the website.

1. How likely would you be to recommend Pura wipes to someone else?

Yeah fairly likely to recommend to someone else, or at least someone else who i felt wanted a product which was more eco friendly.

1. What did you like most about Pura’s wipes?

Their eco credentials

1. Would you look to purchase Pura wipes instead of your usual product?

Unfortunately not

1. What did you think of the overall quality of the wipes?

They weren't very effective at wiping poo and too often came out in clumps rather than singles

1. How did you rate your overall experience with Pura?

Delivery was very fast and efficient but I can't say I am sold on the wipes unfortunately and they send too many emails

1. How likely would you be to recommend Pura wipes to someone else?

Not very - for someone wanting an effective eco solution reusable is still the way to go. These just don't work well enough to be a convenient version of eco friendly sadly

1. What did you like most about Pura’s wipes?

The eco friendly side of it. I normally use cheeky wipes or Tesco biodegradable wipes.

1. Would you look to purchase Pura wipes instead of your usual product?

Possibly, price dependant.

1. What did you think of the overall quality of the wipes?

They seem fine, they smell a bit odd if you really sniff them (a bit like potatoes!) but can't say I really notice it. Do the job. Can come out in clumps but by normal wipes also do that.

1. How did you rate your overall experience with Pura?

Very quick delivery; I didn't receive the trial pack of nappies though.

1. How likely would you be to recommend Pura wipes to someone else?

Possibly, as an eco friendly alternative to cloth wipes for out and about.

1. What did you like most about Pura’s wipes?

i loved that they are flushable i also liked the scent.

1. Would you look to purchase Pura wipes instead of your usual product?

yes i would especially if i saw them in a shop, i think they are great value

1. What did you think of the overall quality of the wipes?

i found them very good considering they are flushable they held there own very well indeed

1. How did you rate your overall experience with Pura?

excellent checkout and super fast delivery im very pleased

1. How likely would you be to recommend Pura wipes to someone else?

i would definitely recommend to someone else and have already done so. i really enjoyed this trial thankyou

1. What did you like most about Pura’s wipes?

The ingredients and the fact they are biodegradable. They were gentle for my newborn.

1. Would you look to purchase Pura wipes instead of your usual product? Unfortunately not, I really wanted to like them but they were so difficult to use as they don’t come out of the packet easily. Instead of one, you end up with a wodge which you have to separate individually once they are out which takes up too much time when you want to change a baby quickly. (This happened with many packs however we tried to carefully take one out)

I also didn’t like the smell of the product.

1. What did you think of the overall quality of the wipes?

Good moisture in the wipes but as above, too difficult to use and felt quite thin.

1. How did you rate your overall experience with Pura?

Company delivery from ordering was fantastic.

1. How likely would you be to recommend Pura wipes to someone else?

I really wanted to like them so if the problems were fixed if I tried them again then I would, however as it stands unlikely due to the difficulty of using.

1. What did you like most about Pura’s wipes?

Environmentally friendly, The pack size. Good for sensitive skin and gentle formula.

1. Would you look to purchase Pura wipes instead of your usual product? No I would consider using alongside if the price point were inexpensive.

I felt they were quite mild in cleaning.

1. What did you think of the overall quality of the wipes?

They were quite good only did clump up a little in the pack not making it easy to pull out. Not quite as sturdy as my current wipes but thick enough.

1. How did you rate your overall experience with Pura?

Excellent delivery and service. Website easy to navigate and notifications on my order were good. The wipes were quite good wetness of them was good but I felt the cleanse was prehaps too gentle and needed to use more wipes.

1. How likely would you be to recommend Pura wipes to someone else?

I would be quite likely to recommend given that these are flushable, bio degradable and eco friendly. I like that they are skin friendly. I feel that the price point is high however.

1. What did you like most about Pura’s wipes? They are plastic free and biodegradable and flushable

1. Would you look to purchase Pura wipes instead of your usual product? I would consider it yes I really liked them

1. What did you think of the overall quality of the wipes? The wipes were very strong and clean well

1. How did you rate your overall experience with Pura?

Very good the delivery was really fast , wipes great quality

1. How likely would you be to recommend Pura wipes to someone else? Yes I would.

1. What did you like most about Pura’s wipes?

I like the plastic free ethos. The wipes themselves were very moist and there were a good number in the pack.

1. Would you look to purchase Pura wipes instead of your usual product?

No.

1. What did you think of the overall quality of the wipes?

Mixed. They felt soft on my babies' skin and were very moist. However they tore a few times while I was using them. Most annoyingly, they tended to clump together making them very tricky to get out of the pack.

1. How did you rate your overall experience with Pura?

Good. Delivery was fast and communication was clear.

1. How likely would you be to recommend Pura wipes to someone else?

Moderately. I'd definitely mention the clumping issue.

1. What did you like most about Pura’s wipes?flushable
2. Would you look to purchase Pura wipes instead of your usual product? yes
3. What did you think of the overall quality of the wipes? very good
4. How did you rate your overall experience with Pura? it was very good
5. How likely would you be to recommend Pura wipes to someone else? very liekly

1. What did you like most about Pura’s wipes?

soft

1. Would you look to purchase Pura wipes instead of your usual product?

probably along with my usual

1. What did you think of the overall quality of the wipes?

good quality

1. How did you rate your overall experience with Pura?

10/10 good next day delivery

1. How likely would you be to recommend Pura wipes to someone else?

likely

1. What did you like most about Pura’s wipes?

good for the environment

1. Would you look to purchase Pura wipes instead of your usual product?

yes i would

1. What did you think of the overall quality of the wipes?

thick and good

1. How did you rate your overall experience with Pura?

easy to order, came next day, very good

1. How likely would you be to recommend Pura wipes to someone else?

definitely would recommend

1. What did you like most about Pura’s wipes?

Come really quickly, plastic free so more environmentally friendly. Once you get past the first few wipes they're very wet

1. Would you look to purchase Pura wipes instead of your usual product?

Probably not, just because of the cost

1. What did you think of the overall quality of the wipes?

Nice thick wipes, just had an issue with the wipes being difficult to get out of the package (and then coming out in clumps!). Also the first few wipes in the pack were a little dry. My child also got quite a bad rash in the first few days we used the wipes, whilst I can't 100% say the wipes were the cause, it took a lot longer than normal to clear up and the wipes were the only thing different to usual.

1. How did you rate your overall experience with Pura?

Good - fast dispatch and delivery

1. How likely would you be to recommend Pura wipes to someone else?

Not very

1. What did you like most about Pura’s wipes?

There were lots of points I liked! I liked that they were plastic free, biodegradable, no nasties in the ingredients, really moist and a good size/thickness!

1. Would you look to purchase Pura wipes instead of your usual product?

As they are quite pricey i would look to alternate with my current biodegradable wipes, when they are on offer. I just purchased a box along with some nappies as there was 25% off.

1. What did you think of the overall quality of the wipes?

They were a very good quality wipe.

1. How did you rate your overall experience with Pura?

Fantastic. Easy to navigate the website and order, plus next day delivery. Pura kept me well informed throughout the shipping and delivery process with a clear time window of when my order would arrive.

1. How likely would you be to recommend Pura wipes to someone else?

I would recommend to someone else and already have as I gave a pack to my friend to try for herself.

1. What did you like most about Pura’s wipes?

I like the size of each wipe and that they are moist enough.

1. Would you look to purchase Pura wipes instead of your usual product?

If they are at similar price as my usual wipes then yes, but if they are at their normal prices then no.

1. What did you think of the overall quality of the wipes?

Good quality wipes, they do a good job of cleaning. Can't fault the wipes.

1. How did you rate your overall experience with Pura?

Great and fast delivery! From placing the order to receiving them was definitely less than 24 hours.

1. How likely would you be to recommend Pura wipes to someone else?

Quite likely especially to those who want to be environmental friendly and I already have recommended to some friends.

1. What did you like most about Pura’s wipes?

I like they are 100% plastic-free. 100% biodegradable. 100% compostable.

1. Would you look to purchase Pura wipes instead of your usual product?

No they are too expensive

1. What did you think of the overall quality of the wipes?

They are good quality but packaging needs sorting out as its not easy to take them out the pack

1. How did you rate your overall experience with Pura?

Was okay i was updated about the order and delivery.

1. How likely would you be to recommend Pura wipes to someone else?

I would not recommend

1. What did you like most about Pura’s wipes?
Nice large size, wet enough and decent pack size.

2. Would you look to purchase Pura wipes instead of your usual product?
No, they are too expensive, I really don’t like the smell and texture of the wipes

3. What did you think of the overall quality of the wipes?
The size and wetness of the wipes were good but I didn’t like the texture. Found them a bit rough. I also really didn’t like the smell. I also found they bunched up in the pack so not as easy to pull out easily

4. How did you rate your overall experience with Pura?
They came very quickly, easy to use website and clear communication.

5. How likely would you be to recommend Pura wipes to someone else?

I wouldn’t advise people not to buy them but I wouldn’t buy them again myself

1. What did you like most about Pura’s wipes?
kind and gentle on my baby. They did a good job of cleaning and are of course plastic free.

2. Would you look to purchase Pura wipes instead of your usual product?
I'm happier with my usual wipes, they are easier to get out, a little thicker, plastic free and substantially cheaper. If I needed flushable wipes these would be a good choice.

3. What did you think of the overall quality of the wipes?
The quality was good

4. How did you rate your overall experience with Pura?
Very slick service and delivery. I would personally prefer to buy with my weekly shop to cut down on the number of deliveries I receive.

5. How likely would you be to recommend Pura wipes to someone else?
Quite likely, although the ease of getting wipes out is a problem!