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Step-by-step guide on how to choose and use baby wipes

Choosing baby wipes can be no easy task

2025-09-30

Step-by-step guide on how to choose and use baby wipes

Hey there! Today, let's dive into the wonderful world of baby wipes. You know, due to the impact of the pandemic, the sales of baby wipes have skyrocketed, estimated to have shot up by several dozen times. But even if we set aside the pandemic's push, for families with little bundles of joy, baby wipes are an absolute must-have in daily life. Many families with babies have found a clever use for these wipes – using them as rags. After all, baby wipes are not only budget-friendly but also work like a charm when it comes to cleaning, helping to whisk away most of those pesky bacteria from our precious babies.

Now, let's shift our focus back to the main event. As we usually do, let's begin by unraveling the history of baby wipes.

The history of wet wipes

Wet wipes are like little hygiene superheroes – they're pre-moistened cloth or paper-based products that come to our rescue when it's time to clean up. They're also known by the friendly name of wet tissues. Their main building blocks are non-woven fabric or paper. And non-woven fabric, which you might also recognize from masks, has seen its price take a significant leap thanks to the pandemic's influence.

Back in 1960, at the National Catering Exhibition in the bustling city of Chicago, USA, the very first wet wipes made their grand debut. The mastermind behind them was Arthur Julius from the cosmetics realm. Later on, he founded the renowned PDI company (with the full English name being Professional Disposables International). PDI is quite the big shot in the wet wipes world, churning out a whopping one-third of the global wet wipes and dominating a staggering 80% of the US medical wet wipes market. During that time, the United States was in a golden era of rapid economic growth, and Americans were flocking out to dine more than ever. And voila! The appearance of these hygienic wet wipes was like a knight in shining armor, meeting the urgent need for people to quickly spruce up their hands while out enjoying a meal.

Not long after that, the wet wipes crafted by Arthur Julius caught the eye of the global fast-food giant, KFC. These wipes became an instant hit among KFC customers, allowing them to give their hands a thorough scrubbing before and after indulging in some delicious fried chicken. Once they were introduced, they were showered with praise, and soon enough, other restaurants jumped on the bandwagon, gradually getting people all around the world into the habit of using hygienic wet wipes to clean their hands before and after meals.

After wet wipes started making waves in the catering industry, the baby care industry decided to bring in their own version – baby wet wipes tailored for moms and their little ones. This article is all about zeroing in on the ins and outs of choosing and using these baby wet wipes. But before we get into the nitty-gritty of baby wet wipes, let's take a quick peek at the differences between baby skin and adult skin, so we can really understand what sets baby wet wipes apart from the ordinary ones.

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The characteristics of an infant's skin

The skin of our tiny tots has some unique traits that make it truly special. Here's what you should know:

Picture this – an infant's skin is like a delicate, thin veil, about 30% thinner than that of adults. It's almost as if it's a more fragile version, needing extra tender loving care.
It's super sensitive too, like a little antenna that picks up on external stimuli with ease. Its acid-base pH value hovers around 5.5, giving it a slightly acidic nature, just like a gentle shield protecting it from the outside world.
And here's a bit of a double-edged sword – it can soak up water in a flash, but then, it's also quick to lose that moisture, like a little sponge that can't hold onto its water for long.

Taking these characteristics into account, baby wipes play two key roles that are really quite straightforward yet vital.

Cleaning: Baby wipes are like trusty sidekicks, always ready to swoop in and clean up the baby's face, which might be smeared with food after a messy meal, the mouth that's constantly exploring the world and getting dirty, those tiny hands that touch everything in sight, and the bottom that needs some regular tidying up. They're especially handy when you're out and about in the great outdoors. Since a baby's skin is as tender as a budding flower, if it bumps into any irritating substances and isn't cleaned promptly with these wipes, it could set off a chain reaction of allergic reactions, itchy patches, and other unpleasant problems.

Moisturizing: The baby's skin is like a thirsty little plant, always in danger of drying out. That's where baby wipes come to the rescue! They're bursting with moisture and can quench the skin's thirst at any time, replenishing the water that it so easily loses. And nowadays, many baby wipes have even gone the extra mile by adding moisturizing essences like the soothing aloe vera or the sweet xylitol, making them even more of a skin-loving treat.

Next up, let's get straight to the heart of the matter – the things we need to keep an eye on when we're out shopping for baby wipes. Since this product is relatively simple, the selection process doesn't have to be a complicated maze. Just make sure you peek into the materials and ingredients of the wipes, and that'll do the trick.

The material of baby wipes

The materials that are commonly used to make baby wipes on the market are mostly non-woven fabric. Now, non-woven fabric is a bit like a big family with lots of different members, as it can be classified into ten types according to different manufacturing processes. There's the water-jet non-woven fabric, which is like a magical creation formed by spraying a high-pressure fine water flow onto single or multiple layers of fabric fibers. This water flow makes the fibers dance around, displacing, interweaving, entangling, and bonding together, and before you know it, a sturdy water-jet non-woven fabric is born. Then there's the heat-sealing non-woven fabric, the pulp-airflow web-forming non-woven fabric, the wet-process non-woven fabric, the spunbond non-woven fabric, the meltblown non-woven fabric (which you might remember is used in the middle layer of masks), the needle-punched non-woven fabric, the seam-woven non-woven fabric, and the hydrophilic non-woven fabric.

It might seem like a whole lot to take in, but baby wipes usually stick to the trusty water-jet non-woven fabric. So, just remember these two main players – water-jet non-woven fabric for baby wipes and meltblown non-woven fabric for masks.

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The ingredients of baby wipes

The star ingredient of baby wipes is water. Most products claim to use EDI pure water, but it's a bit of a mystery as I haven't seen any brand really lay out the details of this EDI technology clearly.

EDI is a well-established and common pure water technology, and it shouldn't be hyped up too much in product descriptions. Some baby wipe brands, though, have decided to explore other paths and adopted various other water filtration methods, like the powerful activated carbon filtration or the thorough RO reverse osmosis filtration. They've even added an extra layer of protection with ultraviolet sterilization steps. All these efforts are aimed at making users think that the EDI pure water used in their brand of baby wipes is top-notch.

The components of EDI pure water aren't overly complicated, but if the foundation of water quality isn't solid, it can open the floodgates to a whole host of hygiene risks. Just imagine – water that hasn't been properly disinfected and purified is like a breeding ground for bacteria. If that water sneaks its way into baby wipes, it's like inviting a whole army of bacteria to multiply in the cozy, enclosed environment of the wipes. Besides the EDI pure water, we really need to keep our eyes peeled for other added ingredients. For example, when it comes to baby wipes, we need to be on high alert for these sneaky and harmful ingredients:

Fluorescent agents: These are like little troublemakers that can cause a world of harm to a baby's delicate skin.
Alcohol: It's got a superpower of its own – an excellent sterilizing effect. But it's a bit of a double-edged sword because it can quickly snatch away the moisture from the baby's skin surface, leaving it dry and cracked like a parched desert. So, when it comes to baby disinfectant wipes with alcohol components, we need to handle them with the utmost care (almost all baby wipes claim they're alcohol-free, but sometimes, things might not be as they seem).
Fragrance: While it might make the wipes smell nice, like a bouquet of flowers, it's actually a bit of a risk-taker as it can increase the chances of an infant's skin having an allergic reaction.
Preservatives: These can also be a bit of a villain in the story, as they might trigger an allergic reaction on an infant's skin. Some baby wipes might add citric acid or other preservatives; otherwise, many of them wouldn't be able to hold onto their shelf life of 2 - 3 years. Only a few brands are brave enough to mark the preservative ingredients, while the majority prefer to keep them under wraps.
Bleaching agents: These are like the bad guys that have no place in baby products. They're an absolute no-no!
Formaldehyde: This is a real baddie, a high-risk substance that can cast a dark shadow over a baby's health, potentially leading to serious diseases like leukemia. In recent years, people in China have been especially wary of this component. And guess what? It's often used for preservative purposes too.

Other important points

When it comes to baby wipes, bigger and thicker is definitely better. Think of them as your trusty cleaning companions that can save you a whole lot of time and energy when dealing with all sorts of cleaning conundrums for your baby while you're out and about. It's like having a superhero cape that makes your life easier!
The packaging of the baby wipes needs to have a top-notch seal and ensure a smooth opening. Packaging with a lid is like a little fortress, protecting the wipes from the outside world. It keeps the moisture locked in, preventing it from evaporating into thin air, and acts as a strong barrier against those pesky external bacteria trying to sneak in. If the opening isn't smooth during use, you might end up having to put back more wipes each time, and that's like opening the door to the possibility of the wipes getting contaminated all over again.
The smell of the wipes should be as faint as a whisper. Wipes with a strong smell are often hiding a lot of additives under their fragrant facade, and these can be like little troublemakers that might cause skin problems for your baby. So, plain, odorless baby wipes are like the safe haven for your baby's skin. And those so-called fruit-flavored baby wipes? Well, it's best to steer clear of them.
The pH of the wipes should be around 5 - 6. The baby's skin has a pH value of around 5.5, which gives it a slightly acidic nature, just like a little shield protecting it from the outside world. If the pH of the baby's skin tips over to the alkaline side, it's like inviting trouble – bacteria can start multiplying like crazy and cause all sorts of infections. So, when you come across baby wipes with a pH value higher than 6, you really need to give them a second look.
Don't be too easily swayed by the claim of a 99.9% sterilization rate. Many baby wipes like to brag about having this amazing sterilization rate and will even proudly show off a test report. But here's the thing – that test report is often part of their marketing magic. You see, to actually achieve that 99.9% sterilization rate usually requires soaking and sterilizing for a certain amount of time. If you just quickly swipe your hands with these so-called disinfectant wipes for a few seconds, it's like trying to fight off a whole army of bacteria with a toy sword. It's simply not enough to wipe out 99.9% of the bacteria on your hands.

Quality Choice - Very Care Baby Wipes

Here, we have to recommend our Very Care baby wipes to you. It embodies our love for babies and our professional R & D spirit, aiming to provide every baby with the most considerate and safest cleaning experience.

Firstly, in terms of material, Very Care baby wipes are made of high-quality water-jet non-woven fabric. This material is soft and gentle on the skin, just like a gentle breeze blowing over the baby's skin, and it won't cause any friction damage to the baby's delicate skin. Meanwhile, it has good toughness and is not easy to break during the wiping process, making it perfect for all kinds of cleaning tasks.

Secondly, when it comes to ingredients, we have strict control. The water used as the main ingredient of the wipes adopts advanced EDI pure water technology and goes through multiple elaborate processes to ensure that the water is pure and sterile, creating a healthy cleaning environment for the baby's skin. Moreover, we firmly refrain from adding harmful ingredients such as fluorescent agents, alcohol, fragrances, bleaching agents, and formaldehyde. While ensuring the cleaning effect, we minimize the risk of skin allergies for babies, allowing parents to use them with peace of mind.

Furthermore, the moisturizing effect of Very Care baby wipes is also excellent. It has added natural plant moisturizing essences, such as gentle calendula extract, which can effectively lock in the moisture of the baby's skin after cleaning, keeping the baby's skin moist and tender all the time, just like a freshly peeled egg.

In terms of packaging design, we have fully considered the convenience and hygiene of use. We have adopted a packaging with a tight seal and easy opening, which can not only effectively prevent the loss of moisture in the wipes but also block the entry of external bacteria, ensuring that each wipe is in the best condition when you use it.

Whether it's for daily cleaning of the baby's little hands and face at home or dealing with various unexpected cleaning situations when going out for fun, Very Care baby wipes are your best choice. Choosing Very Care means choosing the most meticulous care for your baby, allowing your baby to grow up happily in a healthy and comfortable environment. Come and try our Very Care baby wipes!