We have a new baby to play with! Jasper was born on February 11. I use cloth diapers and wipes at home, and our soaps are a perfect base for a baby wipe solution. I make it as I need it about once a month, and the process just takes a few minutes. Here's how to do it:
I collect bits and pieces of our mildest soaps, like Clover Blossom, La Leche, Pure Lavender, and Calendula Sunshine. You can also shave or cut pieces from a bar of mild soap. Goats milk soap is particularly gentle to delicate skin.
Gather your soap, a measuring cup or bowl that can withstand heat, tea tree oil and lavender oil, and an old pump container to dispense your solution.
Pour about a cup of boiling water over 2-3 small pieces of soap or about 1/8 cup of shavings. Set aside--when soap has dissolved and cooled, add 6-10 drops each of tea tree and lavender oil and stir. Pour the solution into your soap pump, and shake well before using. I use about 5 squirts of this solution in two cups of water to immerse each batch of (usually a dozen) baby wipes. I have found this to be a gentle mix for both of my babies, but use common sense and discontinue use if you notice any problems. Enjoy your natural baby!
J.D.
