The story behind this one is pretty simple. A friend of mine was using cloth diapers and she wanted to use cloth wipes as well. Most places tell you to wet the rag or fill a spray bottle with water and wipe clean. However, it really isn't that simple for everyone. First, water doesn't really clean a poopy area. Second, sometimes that poop is super poop and just will not come off! So, she asked me if I had any ideas and this is what I came up with.
I used a blend of water, aloe, witch hazel, and grapeseed oil to clean, condition, and help that sticky poop slide off. I chose to use grapeseed oil because it is light, high in antioxidants, non-irritating, and great for removing mascara (which means that even super poop shouldn't stand a chance!). Aloe is wonderful and so gentle for skin. It is anti-inflammatory, helps soothe and heal irritations and rashes, and can act as a barrier for the skin. Why wouldn't you use that on a tiny heinie? A little bit of witch hazel was added to help control diaper rashes
(btw, it is also good for razor burn).
Then, I added lavender, tea tree, and roman chamomile essential oils. Lavender and chamomile soothe and calm the skin by reducing irritation and inflammation. Tea tree oil in anti-bacterial and anti-fungal, so it helps keep the area clean and icky free.
I started using this with Hayden and I love it! It is easy to use while holding on to a squirming child and it is gentle and mild for that very tender area.
