Baby Wipes vs Cotton Wool — Which Is Better?

Baby Wipes vs Cotton Wool — Which Is Better?

Baby wipes have been the must-have product for cleaning messes and changing diapers for yonks. You might think baby wipes that are made of decent quality are safe on your baby's skin. However, newborn babies' skin is much gentler and more sensitive than others, which means skin irritations and allergies can easily be triggered. Hence why a safer alternative, baby cotton wools, is introduced to the market and it might be your new best friend!

What are baby cotton wools?

Baby cotton wools are non-toxic wipes for your baby. They are soft, hypoallergenic, and vary in sizes that can be used for everything from band-aid to cosmetics to diaper care! Larger cotton wools are perfect for your baby's diaper change — you may use them alone or with a cleansing cream to clean up your baby. They are biodegradable and disposable, making it easy to toss and disintegrate the dirty stuff.

Baby wipes

One of the biggest wins for baby wipes is the convenience it gives parents. However, many baby wipes contain harsh chemicals that may irritate sensitive skin and cause diaper rash. Even organic water wipes can potentially trigger irritation and rashes.

And to ensure your little one is properly cleaned, it may take more than a few wet wipes to clean up an explosive poo, which also means your baby's skin gets more exposure to harsh chemicals and fragrances, and may result in chafed skin due to excessive wiping.

 

Nature Love Mere: Wet Tissue From Nature Cap 80pcs

Nature Love Mere: Wet Tissue From Nature

 

Chomel Baby Wipes | 100 Sheets

Chomel Baby Wipes

 

Cloversoft: Unbleached Bamboo Organic Pure Water Baby Wipes 40pcs

Cloversoft Unbleached Bamboo Organic Pure Water Baby Wipes

 

Baby cotton wools

Baby cotton wools, on the other hand, give a more effective clean. Although they are not wet like baby wipes, soft cotton wools won't feel abrasive on your baby's delicate skin and due to it being dry, they can absorb more mess which makes clean-up quicker.

Unlike plastic baby wipes that end up in waterways and landfills, baby cotton wools that are made of pure cotton are biodegradable and easily compostable, which makes them better for the environment.

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