DYI Cloth Wipes and Solution

I finally managed to do what I've been wanting to for some time. Make cloth wipes. I already use cloth diapers so it just seemed that cloth wipes should go along with them. At first I thought it wouldn't be worth it to make wipes since they aren't all that expensive. After a year of using them, however, and with a new baby on the way I began to rethink the idea. I'm not conservative with how many wipes a use at one time, a pack of 80 wipes lasted me a week and a half. Why not just throw the cloth wipes in with the diapers and save a little money? Duh. Now with all that extra cash I have laying around I can plan a trip to New Zealand! Well, maybe not, unless I'm super good with our money every where else. A trip to Starbucks once in a while would make me just as happy. :)

So here is what you will need:
Container to hold wipes ( use your plastic wipe container or just a container with tight lid)
Absorbent material of your choice: flannel*/ terry/fleece
Sewing machine
Thread
Wipe Solution (recipe below also)

Cut 6"x6" squares of fabric
Fold over 1/4" and hem all four sides using a zig zag stitch
Bazinga! You have a wipe!

*I used a couple of flannel receiving blankets because I was given a boat load and hardly ever use them. One 24"x 24" flannel blanket made sixteen, 6"x 6" wipes.
If you use fleece it won't fray so you can make a "no sew" version if you aren't into sewing and use fleece!

There are a ton of different wipe solutions you can make for pennies. The one I made was simple because I had all the stuff already.

Solution
1/2 cup of baby oil ( I used Johnsons Lavender oil)
1/2 cup of baby wash ( Johnsons Head to Toe wash)
2 cups of water
I mixed all the ingredients in a large beaker and poured just enough over the wipes to make them nicely moist. The rest of the solution I will store in a mason jar.
Don't store your wipes this way for an overly long time or they could become musty. I go through mine fast enough that it's not an issue. If you'd prefer you can put the solution in a spray bottle and spray the wipes as you need them. You could also keep your solution in once container and dunk your wipes right before use. Whatever is easier for you and comfy for your baby.