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Washable herbal wipes are a super green and economical way to wash baby’s bottom, plus, it’s a great chemical-free rinse! The diaper service here in Tehachapi suggests that by using natural products like your own diaper wipes and natural herbal baby balms such as Sweet Cheeks Baby Balm and baby powders such as Happy Hiney Herbal Powder that the diapers last longer.

We suggest at least a couple dozen or more if you go longer than 2 days between washings. You can store your wipes in a container and simply toss used ones into the diaper pail and wash with your diapers.

I have found that these herbal recipes are best to use with cloth wipes. These will clean baby's bottom or face without any unnecessary chemicals.  During outbreaks of rash you will find these useful recipes may come in handy. Try these great baby tested recipes:

Basic Recipe for Baby Wipes (For Every Day Cleansing)

• 2 tablespoons unscented baby Castile wash
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (such as olive oil or sunflower oil)
• 2 cups distilled water

  Antimicrobial Tea Tree Baby Wipes

• 2 tablespoons Infused Calendula oil or other pure vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons unscented baby Castile
• 2 cups distilled water
• 4 drops Tea Tree essential oil

Anti-Fungal Herbal Baby Wipes

• 1 cup distilled water
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1-2 cup Aloe Vera Gel (fresh if possible)
• 1 tablespoon infused Calendula Oil
• 2 drops Lavender Essential Oil
• 3 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil

Soothing Aloe Vera Baby Wipes

• 2 cups hot distilled water
• 1/2 cup Aloe Vera Gel (fresh if possible)
• 4 drops Tea Tree Oil

For all of these herbal wipes recipes, mix in a jar and then pour over your contained cloth wipes (do enough for a couple days at a time).  Store any extra solution in the fridge.  You and your herbal baby are going to love diaper changes!

Please email any questions to herbalist@morganbotanicals.com.

Copyright 2007. All rights reserved. Jessica Morgan, M. H., Morgan Botanicals.

Disclaimer - The information provided in this article is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other health care professional. You should not use the information in this article for self-diagnosis or to replace any prescriptive medication. You should consult with a health care professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you have or suspect you might have a health problem, suffer from allergies, are pregnant or nursing.

Jessica Morgan, M.H.