DIY Bamboo Wet Wipes Recipe (Natural, Eco-Friendly & Perfect for Sensitive Skin)

How to Make Your Own Bamboo Wet Wipes (Natural, Eco-Friendly Recipe)

By: Karen — 13 October 2016

Looking for a safe, natural alternative to commercial baby wipes? This simple recipe shows you how to make DIY bamboo wet wipes using Kindy Ecobaby Bamboo Nappy Liners or Bamboo Dry Wipes. They’re gentle on sensitive skin, free from harsh chemicals, eco-friendly, septic-safe, and perfect for families using cloth nappies.

⭐ Why Choose Bamboo Baby Wipes?

Homemade bamboo wipes are:

  • Biodegradable & planet-friendly
  • Safe for newborn and sensitive skin
  • Fragrance-free & chemical-free
  • Affordable and reusable (if you want them to be)
  • Perfect for cloth nappy routines

This eco-friendly alternative helps reduce waste while giving your baby the softest, most natural clean.

baby and mum using baby wipes on baby

🧴 Ingredients You’ll Need

  • Kindy Ecobaby Bamboo Nappy Liners (15×30cm)
    or Bamboo Dry Wipes (15×30cm)

  • 1–1.5 cups cooled, boiled water
  • 1 tsp aloe vera gel
  • 1 tsp witch hazel
  • 1 tsp Castile soap
  • 1⁄4 tsp grapefruit seed extract (GSE) or a few drops Vitamin E oil
  • 1 tsp natural oil (almond, olive, or coconut)
  • Optional: 2–3 drops lavender, chamomile or calendula essential oil

Container options: Old baby wipes tub, plastic shoe box, or any airtight container.

🍼 How to Make Your Bamboo Wet Wipes

  1. Fold the wipes
    Accordion-fold the bamboo liners or dry wipes and place them neatly into your container.
  2. Mix your natural wipe solution
    Combine water, aloe vera, witch hazel, Castile soap, GSE/Vitamin E and oil. Stir gently.
  3. Add essential oils (optional)
    Skip this if your baby has ultra-sensitive skin.
  4. Pour solution over the wipes
    Ensure the cut side faces downward so it absorbs evenly.
  5. Let them soak (5–10 minutes)
    Flip the container once to distribute moisture.
  6. Adjust if needed
    Too dry? Add a splash of water.
    Too wet? Remove a few wipes.

💚 How to Use Your Bamboo Wet Wipes

Use them exactly like disposable wipes — but enjoy:

  • Zero chemicals
  • Zero plastics
  • Biodegradable materials
  • Softer clean for baby
  • Safe for septic & grey-water systems

Perfect for nappy changes, hands, faces, feeding messes, travel bags, and daycare.

🌱 Make the Switch to Kinder, Greener Baby Care

These DIY bamboo wet wipes pair perfectly with:

  • Bamboo Nappy Liners
  • Modern Cloth Nappies
  • Eco Laundry Powder
  • Reusable Bamboo Breast Pads

 

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