Making Cloth Wipes

[mrscompgeek]

Ok, Im a newbie clothie here. . .lol I am cloth diapering my baby when he/she comes in october and am wanting to make some cloth wipes also. What is the best material to make them out of? I dont own a sewing machine, although I do know how to sew and my mom has one if I absolutely have to sew. Can I use a pinking shears? Any hints, tips?

[nerin]

i just cut up some of those tiny receiving blankets (which everyone has too many of because they are WAY too small for real babies to be swaddled in! lol) and made cute wipes. i did sew up the edges, tho. i'm not sure how just using pinking shears would hold up after many washes....?

[Michigan Mama]

I agree that I don't think they'd hold up if you don't sew them. Some people just use washcloths. Mine I make from 2 layers of flannel and surge them (8x8), but you could also turn and top-stitch them... Off the top of my head, I can't think of a good soft, absorbant fabric that won't unravel with lots of washes...hmmmm.

[Beauchamp]

subbing because I am hoping to do this, too, although I don't sew.

I've heard you can use regular fleece and not have to sew the edges, although wouldn't those be VERY thick?

[Dea]

when DD was wee I used baby washcloths, then when I saw a killer sale at Target I stocked up on regular ones (I have like 10 doz) and I use those now. I use them for everything, diaper changes, washing her face and hands, quick clean ups. I wash them similar to my diapers with super hot water.

[mrsjtc]

I bought regular, $3 a yard flannel and cut it up. It frayed the first wash but has been fine since. They're not thick and fluffy but that hasn't bothered me. Its been over a year with themnow and they are holding up just fine.

[rn]

I bought a few receiving blankets at a yard sale and cut them up into many squares, I then did a zig zag stitch along the edges to prevent fraying.


they are working great!

[Equuskia]

I have some wipes that I bought used on ebay (long ago) that are made out of a hemp/cotton blend fabric. The person just cut and serged the edges. They have held up magnificently. They are soft, but rough enough to get the poop. I can clean up pretty much any poop with one or two wipes. A three wiper is rare

[mamallama]

Originally Posted by mrsjtc

I bought regular, $3 a yard flannel and cut it up. It frayed the first wash but has been fine since. They're not thick and fluffy but that hasn't bothered me. Its been over a year with themnow and they are holding up just fine.

I did this too, but I hemmed the edges.

My first batch lasted for 2 kids.

I made a fresh batch to welcome my 3rd & he's almost two now & the wipes are faded, but still going strong.