With research provided by Michael Hopkins, PhD
When I became a mother, I didn’t intend to use baby wipes at all. I assumed that in addition to exclusive cloth diaper usage, I’d be employing a washcloth and warm water at changing time.
Um, yeah. As soon as I experienced the convenience of the disposable wipe, wringing out poopy rags was a thing of the past. So I set out to find the best non-toxic baby wipes on the market.
It's important to find the cleanest baby wipe for several reasons:
- The frequency with which we use baby wipes--multiples times a day, every day, for years!
- Baby wipes are used on the most delicate area of a baby, and we don't wash the area off after use, so all ingredients are absorbed into baby's skin.
- Baby wipes represent a huge environmental burden, even forming a reef in the river Thames! We owe it to our planet to choose the most environmentally friendly wipe possible.
The good news is that the ingredients in baby wipes are definitely much better now than when I wrote the first version of this guide ten years ago. Back then, fragrance and parabens were in most brands of wipes. Those ingredients are now much less common. And more and more brands are moving away from plastic and toward plant-based materials. This is good news for babies and for the Earth!
Ingredients to Avoid in Organic Baby Wipes
If you are like me and have a hard time depriving yourself of the convenience of disposable baby wipes, you'll want to avoid wipes with the the following ingredients:
- "Fragrance” or “parfum,” since these almost always means pthlalates (which are known endocrine disruptors).
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Phenoxyethanol, a suspected carcinogen. This is hard to avoid in "natural" wipes, so this ingredient alone won't land a brand in Sneaky Stuff in our rankings below. But we give extra points to the brands that skip this preservative.
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PEG ingredients, which are petroleum-based compounds that are used as moisture-carriers and are known developmental toxins.
You'll notice that many natural baby wipes contain sodium benzoate as a preservative. This is a food-grade ingredient that I try to avoid in food, as it can create carcinogenic benzene when combined with vitamin C. However, all wet wipes do require a preservation system in order to prevent the growth of mold and bacteria, and I am not worried about a small amount of sodium benzoate. In our list of Best, Good, and Okay Stuff below, we will indicate which brands of non-toxic wipes include sodium benzoate in case some of you are trying to avoid it.
Best Stuff
Coterie Baby Wipes
- Made with 99% purified water and 1% skincare ingredients
- Contains vitamin E, glycerin, and food-grade preservatives
- Hypoallergenic and dermatologist tested
- Pediatrician approved
- Cruelty-free and free of 200+ chemicals
- Biodegradable, plant-based fibers
- Uses VEOCEL Lyocell derived from renewable wood sources
- EWG Certified
- Holds the National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance
Cost per wipe: $0.13
Ingredients: Purified water, Tocopherol acetate (form of Vitamin E), Decyl glucoside (plant-derived surfactant), Glycerin (natural moisturizer), Sodium benzoate (food-grade preservative), Hydroxyacetophenone (skin conditioner), Citric acid (pH balance adjuster), Silicone quaternium-17, laureth-9 (skin conditioners)
Healthybaby Wet Wipes
- EWG-verified and non-toxic baby wipes
- Made from wood pulp
- Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified for responsibly sourced materials
- Preserved with sodium benzoate and citric acid
- All other ingredients are natural and safe
- Also Made Safe certified
- Healthybaby is a certified B Corp
- Thick, embossed texture for effective cleaning
- Just the right amount of moisture
- Excellent performance—one of the top favorites for wet wipes
Cost per wipe: $0.11
Use code GIMME15 for 15% off, including subscriptions.
(Healthybaby also makes an organic cotton dry wipe that you can use with just water, too.)
Ingredients: Purified Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice†, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Glycerin (Vegetable-derived), Tocopherol (Vegetable-derived), Gluconic Acid (Plant-derived), Sodium Benzoate (Plant-derived), Citric Acid (Plant-derived) †Certified Organic Ingredient
Kudos Baby Wipes
- Made with 99% purified water
- 100% cellulosic fibers from sustainably managed trees
- Hypoallergenic and gentle for sensitive skin
- EWG (Environmental Working Group) verified
- Sustainable, compostable, and biodegradable
- Made with VEOCEL Lyocell fibers
- Extra thick with a raised pattern
- Performance grip for more efficient cleaning
Cost per wipe: $0.10
Ingredients: Water, Squalane, Glycerin, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Tocopherol, Levulinic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Citrate
Natracare Baby Wipes
- EWG certified
- Non-toxic and contain no concerning ingredients
- Made with organic cotton
- Free of sodium benzoate
- One of the more expensive baby wipes reviewed
Cost per wipe: $0.16
Ingredients: Aqua, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil (Rapeseed), Glycerin, Lauryl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-2-dipolyhydroxystearate, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil (Apricot)*, Levulinic Acid, Parfum (Citrus Dulcis Extract (Orange), Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Coriandrum Sativum Fruit Oil (Coriander), Juniperus Virginiana (Red Cedar), Citrus Bergamia Peel Oil Expressed (Bergamot Orange), Citrus Amara (Bitter Orange), Piper Nigrum Oil (Black Pepper)), Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Chloride, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract (Chamomile)*, Maltodextrin, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil (Sweet Almond)*, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil (Sunflower), Potassium Sorbate, Glyceryl Oleate, Dicapryl Carbonate, Sodium Phytate, Limonene**, Linalool**
Terra Wipes
- Made of Oeko-Tex certified bamboo fiber (not viscose).
- Completely free of all plastic.
Cost per wipe: $0.17
Ingredients: 99.7% Pure New Zealand Purified Water, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein.
The Most Certified Non-Toxic Baby Wipes
If you're looking for a brand of non-toxic baby wipes that has a lot of third-party verification of their safety, consider healthybaby. Not only are they a B Corp, but their wet wipes received EWG and MADE SAFE certifications, and the wood pulp they use in their wipes is verified by the Forest Stewardship Council. You'll read more about these wipes below, under the Best Stuff.
Ingredients You Won't See Listed on Baby Wipes
In addition to the ingredients you'll see listed on the side of a package of wipes, there are a number of other chemicals that may be included. These come in the form of contaminants and byproducts of the production process for some of the ingredients that go into the wipes. For example:
- Polysorbate-20, a common preservative, is often contaminated with carcinogenic 1,4-dioxane.
- 2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol (the preservative in the old Kirkland wipes, although they recently removed it) releases carcinogenic formaldehyde.
- Tocopheryl acetate (synthetic vitamin E that's used as a skin conditioner) is produced using hydroquinone, a skin toxicant and potential carcinogen.
The Material of the Wipe Itself
Most baby wipe labels don't even list what the wipes themselves are made of, but 90% of are made of petroleum-based plastic, such as polyester or polypropylene. I don't think either of these poses a risk to the baby on whom these wipes are used. However, because of the environmental toll these wipes post, we don't call any plastic wipes Best Stuff.
Which is the Best Plant-Based Material for Baby Wipes?
If you're avoiding plastic baby wipes, you'll find that there are several different kinds of plant-based materials manufacturers use instead. Of these, we think bamboo is the most eco-friendly choice. Bamboo grass grows quickly and it also breaks down faster. You may have heard that the way bamboo is processed can be toxic. It's true that bamboo must go through a chemical solvent process to become viscose, and we hope that in the future they'll be able to make bamboo into lyocel via a mechanical process. For now, we think bamboo viscose is the greenest material for a disposable wipe, but we also think that wood pulp and organic cotton are sufficiently sustainable materials.
Alternatives to Disposable Diaper Wipes
As we've established, there is no truly earth-friendly disposable diaper wipe. If you want to try for a more sustainable diaper-time cleanup, we love this organic cloth with this no-rinse foamer.
Good Stuff
Dyper Baby Wipes
- From the makers of one of our favorite diaper brands (Dyper)
- Contain benzethonium chloride as a preservative (reason they are not labeled Best Stuff)
- Made of 100% bamboo viscose—the best disposable wipe material found
- Do not contain sodium benzoate
Cost per wipe: $0.08
Ingredients: Water (99%), Glycerin, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Benzethonium Chloride, Citric Acid.
Eco by Naty Wipes
- Non-toxic baby wipes
- Made from 100% plant-based fibers
- TÜV Austria “OK Compost” certified
- Preserved with sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate
Cost per wipe: $0.06
Ingredients: Aqua/water, Gluconolacton, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Chamomila Recutita Flower Water, Citric Acid, Propanediol, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sodium Benzoate, Calcium Gluconate, Potassium Sorbate
Jackson Reece Biodegradable Wipes
- Made from wood pulp
- Short, clean ingredient list
- Available in scented (with essential oils) or unscented options
- Large and thick wipes
- Ideal level of moisture
- Preserved with potassium sorbate
Cost per wipe: $0.07
Ingredients: Aqua (purified and deionized water), Betaine (humectant derived from vegetable, to help moisturize the skin), Glycerin (vegetable based preservative carrier), Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside (derived from vegetable, gentle cleansing agent to solubilize oils), Levulinic Acid (vegetable derived preservative), Potassium Sorbate (preservative), Sodium Levulinate (vegetable derived preservative), Chamomile Recutita Flower Extract (Chamomile derived from plant to help soothe skin), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (Aloe Vera derived from plant to moisturizer and cleanse skin), Sodium Citrate (pH adjuster derived from sugar beet).
Joonya Natural Baby Wipes
- Great for cleaning hands and faces
- Ideal level of wetness without any soapy suds
- Uses decyl glucoside as a gentle surfactant
- Preserved with silver hydrogen citrate (EWG score of 1)
- Free of sodium benzoate
- Made from 100% wood pulp
- FSC-certified material
Cost per wipe: $0.07
Ingredients: Purified Water, Organic Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice Powder, Organic Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Silver Dihydrogen Citrate, Citric Acid, Decyl Glucoside, Organic Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Sodium Citrate.
Kirkland Baby Wipes
- Contain phenoxyethanol as a preservative
- Better than many conventional brands
- Made of wood pulp instead of plastic
- Contain sodium benzoate
Cost per wipe: $0.04
Ingredients: Purified water, Coco Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Oleate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate,
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate
Pipette Baby Wipes
- EWG-verified baby wipes
- Free of sodium benzoate
- Very clean ingredient list
- Made of 100% plant-based materials
- Not personally tested (inviting feedback from users)
Discount code: THEGOODSTUFF
Cost per wipe: $0.07
Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Squalane, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Sorbitan Caprylate,, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid
Okay Stuff
Attitude Baby Wipes
- Made of “chlorine-free cellulose,” a plant-based biodegradable fiber
- Clean, unconcerning ingredient list
- Contain sodium benzoate
Cost per wipe: $0.18
Ingredients: Water (solvent), Glycerin (humectant), Citric acid (pH adjuster), Sodium benzoate (natural preservative), Potassium sorbate (natural preservative), Sodium citrate (chelating agent), Sodium cocoamphoacetate (surfactant), Avena sativa (oat) kernel flour (soothing agent), Chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract (soothing agent).
BabyGanics Face, Hand, and Baby Wipes
- BabyGanics is often categorized as “Sneaky Stuff”
- Wipes formula is relatively clean overall
- Sodium benzoate is the only questionable ingredient, but not highly concerning
- Made of plastic (polyester), which is harmful to the environment
- Use of plastic is especially disappointing from a brand with “ganic” in the name
- Overall performance is decent but environmentally unfriendly, making these “Sneaky”
Cost per wipe: $0.04
Ingredients: purified water, glyceryl oleate citrate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, decyl glucoside, olea europaea (olive) oil†, persea gratissima (avocado) oil, chamomile recutita (matricaria) lower extract†, calendula oicinalis lower extract†, aloe barbadensis extract†, solanum lycopersicum (tomato) seed oil, helianthus annuus (sunlower) seed oil†, vaccinium macrocarpon (cranberry) seed oil, nigella sativa (black cumin) seed oil†, rubus idaeus (raspberry) seed oil, citric acid, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate Soft wipe material: polyester, viscose †Certified Organic Ingredient
Caboo Bamboo Baby Wipes
- Made from bamboo for a softer, sturdier wipe
- Unscented and 99%+ naturally derived
- No plastic or tree fibers
- MADE SAFE certified
- Better for baby and the planet
- Contain sodium benzoate
Cost per wipe: $0.11
Ingredients: Organic Bamboo Spunlace, Purified Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Citric Acid, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Vitamin E, Aloe Fragrance.
Dapple All Purpose Wipes
- Contain phenoxyethanol
- Also contain sodium benzoate
- Do not qualify as Good Stuff
Cost per wipe: $0.18
Ingredients: Water, glycerin (emollient derived from vegetables), decyl glucoside (mild cleaner derived from sugar), malic acid (pH adjuster derived from apples), potassium sorbate, gluconolactone, and sodium benzoate (preservative).
Hello Bello Wipes
- Made of plant fibers
- Very clean ingredient list
- Preserved with sodium benzoate
- Non-toxic formula
- Produced in the USA
Cost per wipe: $0.05
Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Aloe Vera Extract (Organic), Chamomile Extract (Organic), Decyl Glucoside, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide, Ethylhexylglycerin.
Honest Wipes
- Honest has both Good Stuff and not-so-clean products
- The wipe ingredients themselves qualify as Good Stuff
- Made of plant-based fibers
- Specific plant sources not disclosed, so biodegradability is uncertain
- A 2019 study found formaldehyde contamination in one batch (may have been isolated)
- Due to uncertainty, these wipes are rated as “Okay Stuff” instead of Best Stuff
Cost per wipe: $0.07
Ingredients: Water (Aqua/Eau), Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid
up&up Baby Fresh & Clean Baby Wipes
- Made of plant-based fibers
- Contain synthetic fragrance (concern for the scented version)
- Update: Fragrance-free version is acceptable
- Overall rating depends on the version used
Cost per wipe: $0.06
Ingredients: Water, Sodium Benzoate, Gluconic Acid, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Coco Glucoside, Sodium Citrate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Citric Acid.' '
WaterWipes
- Marketed as biodegradable
- Will biodegrade within 12 weeks under the right conditions (not guaranteed in typical disposal environments)
- Made from unspecified “bio-based” materials
- Contain trace amounts of benzalkonium chloride (a highly toxic preservative)
- Amount is low enough to still rate these as “Okay Stuff”
- Found to contain formaldehyde in a 2019 study
- Overall: Biodegradable claims are conditional, ingredients raise some concerns
Cost per wipe: $0.07
Ingredients: Water (Aqua) 99.9%, Citrus Grandis (grapefruit) seed extract**Contains trace of Benzalkonium Chloride
Bad Stuff
Huggies Wipes
- Huggies wipes are among the worst options
- Even the unscented version contains multiple questionable ingredients
- Include parabens
- Contain DMDM hydantoin, a known human immune system toxicant
- “Natural-sounding” varieties (like Cucumber or Green Tea) are still problematic
- Strong scent can be unpleasant
- Overall: Not recommended due to toxic ingredients and misleading marketing
Lanisoh Clean & Condition Baby Wipes
- Made of rayon and polyester (plastic-based fibers)
- Contain multiple problematic ingredients, including:
- PEG chemicals
- Phenoxyethanol
- Benzalkonium chloride
- Overall: Synthetic materials and harsh ingredients make these a poor choice
Pampers Wipes
- Pampers does not make any truly safe baby wipes
- Some varieties score moderate hazard on Skin Deep, but most are high hazard
- Common problematic ingredients include:
- Synthetic fragrance
- PEG chemicals
- Benzyl alcohol
- Even the “Sensitive” version contains multiple PEG chemicals
- Wipes are made from a plastic blend
- Overall: All Pampers wipes should be avoided due to toxic ingredients and plastic materials
Rite Aid Tugaboos Fragrance Free Wipes
- Contain synthetic fragrance
- Include propylene glycol
- Contain 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol (formaldehyde releaser)
- Contain DMDM hydantoin (another formaldehyde-releasing preservative)
- Overall: Multiple harsh and potentially toxic ingredients
Sneaky Stuff
365 Wipes
- Ingredients are generally low risk for babies
- Do contain benzoic acid (not ideal)
- Wipes are made of polypropylene (plastic)
- Any wipe marketed as “eco” but made of plastic is considered Sneaky Stuff
- Overall: Ingredients are okay, but the plastic material makes these misleading and not truly eco-friendly
Aleva Naturals Bamboo Baby Wipes
- Made of bamboo and claimed to biodegrade within 21 days
- Initially appears eco-friendly
- However, the ingredients are problematic and include:
- Cocamidopropyl betaine (can be irritating/allergenic)
- Didecyldimonium chloride (toxic disinfectant/quaternary ammonium compound)
- PEG chemicals
- The “Sensitive” version is not any better
- Overall: Eco-friendly material does not outweigh the harsh ingredients
Burt’s Bees Baby Wipes
- Ingredients list is relatively clean
- Contain phenoxyethanol, which disqualifies them from Good Stuff
- Made of plant-based material
- Not biodegradable despite plant-based fibers
- Overall: Decent formula, but preservative choice and lack of biodegradability are drawbacks
Eco Pea Baby Wipes
- Non-toxic and EWG-verified
- Made of biodegradable bamboo
- Preserved with sodium benzoate
- All other ingredients are very clean
- Not yet personally tested for performance
Huggies Natural Care Baby Wipes
- Huggies has removed parabens and methylisothiazolinone (a positive change driven by consumers)
- Still contains fragrance
- Includes PEG chemicals
- Therefore remains in the Sneaky Stuff category
- Made mostly of plastic fibers
- Overall: Some improvements, but still not a clean or eco-friendly option
Mama Bear Baby Wipes
- Previously considered Okay Stuff
- Recently moved to the Sneaky Stuff category by Gimme the Good Stuff
- Contain phenoxyethanol
- Also contain sodium benzoate
- Despite being popular, the preservatives make them less clean than they appear
- Overall: No longer recommended as a clean option
Mustela Baby Cleansing Wipes
- Brand is EWG-verified, which is confusing given the ingredients and materials
- Some versions contain full synthetic fragrance
- Even the unscented version is made mostly of polyester (plastic)
- Using plastic for disposable wipes is unnecessary with so many plant-based alternatives available
- Overall: EWG verification feels misleading due to material choice and fragrance in some versions
Parasol Wipes
- Parasol wipes were found to contain formaldehyde in a past study (batch-specific, current status unknown)
- Ingredient list is otherwise very clean
- Wipes are plastic-based
- In 2022, there is no reason to use plastic when plant-based options exist
- Overall: Clean formula doesn’t outweigh the environmental concern of plastic wipes
Pura Baby Wipes for Sensitive Skin
- Made from biodegradable plant fibers
- Sourced from FSC-certified sustainable materials
- 100% plastic-free
- Preserved with sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate
- Overall: Clean, sustainable material but does include common preservatives
Thrive Market Baby Wipes
- Made of plastic fibers
- Contain benzyl alcohol
- Overall: Not a clean or eco-friendly option
169 comments
Trina
Have you looked at Freestyle’s wipes? Their diapers are supposedly pretty clean so wondering about their wipes! Thank you!!
chayareisner1
Hi, just wondering if you would recommend kudos water wipes since the diapers are good? Or is healthy baby water wipes a better option?
Laura P.
Agreed. I love Coterie wipes and surprised not to see them here either. Would love to know!
laura sandberg
What about Believe wipes?! I was hoping these would be included in your updated guide! Here is the Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Believe-Wipes-hypoallergenic-chemical-free-unscented/dp/B0939CK2Y8/ref=sr_1_3?crid=TR9U8XA5S3NR&keywords=believe wipes&qid=1667171479&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjIwIiwicXNhIjoiMS4yMyIsInFzcCI6IjAuODgifQ==&sprefix=believe wipes,aps,105&sr=8-3
Katie
I’m also curious about Coterie
Colleen
We use pipette wipes when we are out and about and they work fine but have a scent (I know there is no fragrance) that’s not pleasant to me. It fades quickly though.
Betsy
I’m curious about Coterie as well? I’m surprised they didn’t make the list.
Alejandra
What about coterie? I’ve tried pipette and they’re ok – they tear easily and aren’t as good as coterie in my opinion
Katrina
Yes, I’d like to know about Hello Bello. Anyone have any info on it?
Shelli
Any input on using Pipette wipes?
johnlockegoss
Here are the wipes we like… https://gimmethegoodstuff.com/?s=Wipes
Sharleen
Hi there,
What are your thoughts about attitude natural baby wipes or attitude little one (eco) baby wipes?Presently, I use Young Living seedlings wipes but think it is time to change. Are these safe?
Amy Smith
Thank you for such an excellent and detailed review. Useful information for new moms.
Justina Merdian
Honest wipes have changed ingredients. Are they still considered good stuff??
Kate
So…are all these flushable?
Daniela Botterbusch
Oops. I should have read the other comments before I asked my question. Pls disregard.
Daniela Botterbusch
Hi- It’s almost too late to ask this question as my twins are almost out of the wipe stage… but what about Water Wipes? We love them and have used them since day 1 with zero issues, zero diaper rash, zero irritation.
Thanks!
Daniela
Kat
Hi there! I am a bit confused by your recommendation of babo botanicals wipes as they contain phenoxyethanol. I know you stated previously that its a no no in baby products so inwas curious what makes these wipes different? I really wanted to purchase these but I was thrown off by this. I would greatly appreciate your input. Thank you in advance!
Michelle
I would also like to know about Dyper wipes. I am happy with their diapers.
Steph
Hello! Any info on Dyper wipes? The diapers are included as “best stuff†on your disposable diaper guide. I am guessing the wipes are also great! But I love checking in here, too.
Valentina
How about Pipette baby wipes? They say they are clean and plant-based. Would love your opinion of them. Thank you!
Maia James
yes we’ve moved them to Sneaky Stuff, unfortunately.
HowdyDo
Does anyone know when this list was last updated? Seems like 2018? I read info on another site where someone dilligently pursued answers from Water Wipes and they now include, with an asterisk, that their wipes include traces of Benzalkonium Chloride and they always have.
Michele
Benalkonium chloride has apparently been added to Waterwipes ? have you heard anything?
Danielle
Yes! I’d like to know more about pampers pure. They get a 1 on ewg but I know that’s not the ultimate resource
Sarah
Yeah, I agree. It would be nice to have an updated list. Info on pampers pure, hello bello, etc.
Meghan
This artical is pretty out dated. There are so many new things.
Jo
Hi! What do you think
About Baby Wipes by bloom BABY, Unscented | For Sensitive Skin baby wipes?
Tiffany
How about Pampers Pure wipes? And this new brand that’s popular called Hello Bello, I use their wipes and diapers and really do love them. I hope there as clean as they say!!?
Brittney
Yes would love to know more about this as they have their version of a water wipe.
Meighan
I just saw that on my wipes. If you were using them did you switch? If so to what? More research ☹ï¸
Sharon Kern
This last April 2019, Honest Baby Wipes changed their ingredients. The wipes now contain chemicals and preservatives including sodium benzoate.
Maria Rosales-Hartshorn
Hi Maia, the Honest Co. changed the formula of the wipes. Are they still considered Good Stuff?-Thanks in advance for your reply!!!
Annie
Love your product guides! I’m interested in trying the new Hello Bello wipes. Would love if you could add those to your review!
Jillian
I’m curious about the brandless wipes noted above. Also the Target Cloud Island brand came out with wipes. The only ingredient I would think is concerting is the Sodium Benzoate which you mentioned above.
Water (wets cloth & carries ingredients), Sodium Benzoate (maintains product freshness), Glycerin (moisturizes skin), Coconut/Cocos Nucifera Oil (moisturizes skin), Sobitan Caprylate (blends oils & water together), Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside (cleanses skin – removes oils & oily dirt), Sodium Citrate (minimizes ingredient odors), Xanthan Gum (maintains uniformity of formula), Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate (boosts freshness), Citric Acid (balances pH)Justina
What do you think of these ingredients in the Brandless wipes?
Ingredients: AQUA (WATER), ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT, SODIUM COCOYL HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) EXTRACT, GLYCERIN, TOCOPHEROL, DEHYDROACETIC ACID, BENZOIC ACID, BENZYL ALCOHOL,
CITRIC ACID, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, POTASSIUM SORBATE
Jenny
I refer to this page from time to time as it is a good starting point for little known brands that are organic and chemical free. It would be great to have an updated guide on wipes, though. The Bum Boosa brand, for example, now contains polysorbate-20 (under ingredients wipes might contain but aren’t usually listed), potasium sorbate, a known skin and organ toxicant *(No. 3 rating on EWG), citric acid AND sodium benzoate. It is not good stuff! Meanwhile, the Honest brand wipes are better, ingredient wise, with only one ingredient a EWG 2 (which is citric acid).
Eric Bergmann
This is a must read to parents to raise awareness on the way they consume or use wipes on a daily basis.
John Goss
Hi Vanessa,
Generally speaking we don’t like any EWG rating above a 2. Pampers Pure Wipes have 2 ingredients with a 3 rating. While these are not horrible there are other much better options out there. https://gimmethegoodstuff.com/store/cleanwell-botanical-disinfectant-wipes-subscribe-save/ https://gimmethegoodstuff.com/store/babo-botanicals-3-in-1-sensitive-baby-wipes/ https://gimmethegoodstuff.com/store/waterwipes/ https://gimmethegoodstuff.com/store/joonya-eco-wipes/ …and our favorite… https://gimmethegoodstuff.com/jackson-reece-wipes-subscription/Thanks for the question.
Here are the ingredients for the Pampers Aqua Pure Baby Wipes, and the EWG hazard rating for each (ranging from 1-10 with 10 being highest hazard): Water (1), citric acid (2), PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil (3), sodium citrate (1), sorbitan caprylate (1), sodium benzoate (3), and disodium EDTA.
Vanessa
Have you reviewed ingredients in the new pampers pure wipes? Please lets know. Thank you! :-)
Vanessa
Could you review these: ?
Thank youIngredients:* Water, Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate (Gently Cleanses), Glycerin, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate (Soften and Soothe), Phenoxyethanol, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Citric Acid (Keeps Products Fresh and Pure). *Ingredients Greater Than 1% Listed In Descending Order.
MamaBear
Hello!
Would you mind looking at Natracare organic baby wipes and giving your opinion? I’d like something as organic, pure, and natural as possible, but that is very difficult to find. I looked up each ingredient on EWG and the ones that were concerning to me were Glycerin (rated 2), and Potassium Sorbate (rated 3). It’d be nice to find something with ingredients that were all rated 1, but I’m having a hard time with that. Here is the website with the full list of ingredients for these wipes: https://www.luckyvitamin.com/p-24079-natracare-organic-baby-wipes-50-wipe-s?LanguageCode=EN&locale=en-US&utm_source=google&utm_medium=PLA&scid=scplp73857&sc_intid=73857&utmp_campaign=SC_Shopping_Campaign_CS21_Brand&branded=yes&gclid=Cj0KCQiA5t7UBRDaARIsAOreQthlQx5nkUP9AkgF5HE2s0s_IR3F4CaBrWDCzl1tnIEJ6LCcteufDmYaAk1XEALw_wcB Thank you so much!Julie
I just recently noticed that tomorrow, March 1, 2018, a new Pampers like “Pure” are being released. Wipes and diapers and their wipes are toting 99% water with few chemicals. Curious your thoughts.
https://www.pampers.com/diaper-wipes-pure/pampers-aqua-pure-wipes#bin-sectionBar
Our daycare uses “community wipes” and, while they’ll let you bring “sensitive” wipes, we still have to share. I was told one of the other babies uses Water Wipes and another uses Target Up and Up Sensitive wipes. I’m guessing the latter is no good? Many thanks.
Heather
I was wondering about these. Need flushable wipes for potty training.
Natalie
Hi! Thank you sooo much for your time spent researching so many baby products, it’s a huge blessing to me and so many mamas!! I was curious about the Amazon elements baby unscented wipes as well, they seem to contain sodium benzoate and vitamin e which you said when combined was toxic, but in an above comment you said they actually looked good, just was curious if there good or bad.
Also, I just read on EWG that aloe Vera can be toxic if it is non decolorized. How can you tell if a product that lists aloe Vera as an ingredient is safe?
Thanks so much!!!
Sabrina
Can you please advise about Naty by Nature Babycare Eco Baby Flushable Wipes? I do not see them on any of the lists and wondering if they would be more pure than Jackson Reece. My baby has terrible diaper rash so trying to order some new wipes as soon as possible. Thank you!!
Maia James
I have not heard that about Vitamin E and sodium benzoate.
christina
Can you lead me to a respectable source? Vitamin E and sodium benzoate together is cancerous. I can’t find anything from a respectable source to back that up. I know vitamin C and Sodium benzoate together is cancerous.
christina
I can’t find anything on Jackson Reece being made from wood pulp?
Also another person commented that Vitamin E and sodium benzoate together is cancerous. I can’t find anything from a respectable source to back that up. I know vitamin C and Sodium benzoate together is cancerous.