How to make ..... YOUR OWN BABY WIPES :)

While I was pregnant I was informed by a cousin that there was this amazing recipe for home made baby wipes... She insisted that her daughter had a horrendous diaper rash and after she started using the wipes the rash disappeared. I was very skeptical but due to the price difference in making your own wipes and purchasing pre made wipes, I opted to start stocking up on supplies to make my own.

My adorable baby was born on June 23rd of this year and while he was in the hospital they provided us with Pampers Sensitive Wipes (which are supposed to be the best wipes around!). Needless to say my son got a diaper rash and had some sores on his little tush. Thinking back to what my cousin told me months before... I pulled out the recipe... the supplies... and made my own wipes. WITHIN 24 HOURS OF USING THESE HOT CAKES.... believe it or not, my son's red tush was non existent.
I SWEAR BY THESE THINGS! They are a ton cheaper than pre made baby wipes and they work GREAT!

Below you will find the recipe along with directions on how to make these AWESOME, AMAZING, GREAT Baby Wipes! :)


Things you need:

• Serrated Kitchen Knife
• Roll of Paper Towel (I use Viva because it is so soft and thick)
•  Scissors 
•  Container for the wipes (I found this container at our local Meijer's store and have found that it works great!)
• "2 cup" measure
• "1 tbs." measure
• Spoon
• Water (2 cups)
• 2 tbs. Baby Wash (any kind works, generic or Johnsons, etc.)
• 2 tbs. Olive Oil, Vegetable Oil or Baby Oil (I have tried all three and prefer the Vegetable Oil, works the same as the rest but is the best priced)

 Directions:

1. Start by taking the serrated knife and cut the roll of paper towel in half. 
2. After cutting the paper towel the ends will be messy, use scissors to trim up bits of paper towel that may be shredded.
3. Place half of the roll in the container with the cut end down. 
4. Take the "2 cup" measuring cup (do not add water yet).
5. Take the TBS measure and add 2 tbs of baby soap to the "2 cup" measure.
6. Take the TBS measure and add 2 tbs of your Oil of choice to the "2 cup" container. 
7. Now, add warm/hot water into the measuring cup, going just past the 2 cup line. 
8. Stir the mixture with a spoon until well mixed.
9. Pour the mixture over the wipes in the container. 
10. Put the lid on the container and wait 5 minutes. 
11. Take off the lid and you can now easily pull the cardboard center out of the roll of paper towel. 
12. After removing the center, reach in and you can now pull the wipes from the center of the roll.
13.  You are done! Enjoy! :)

Making your own Laundry Soap

Being a Pinterest finatic I have found many DIY - Make your Own Cleaner Recipes. One that I have to share is the Laundry Detergent, I have made some modifications to fit my personal preferences but they all are pretty much the same.

After just having a baby I was very concerned about the reaction our little Louis's skin might have from the detergent. I have always been told to use "free and clear" products for babies. After much debate while I was pregnant my husband and I opted to wash a couple of baby outfits using our DIY detergent. 

Once Louis arrived we immediately put him in one of the outfits and much to our satisfaction, he has had no problems to date. I am sure the lack of multiple chemicals and the fact that the ingredients have minimal dyes might have something to do with the outcome.

We have found it to be safe and EXTREMELY cost efficient. 

It is very simple to make.

Below you will find a step by step guide on how to throw this together. 

I find all of the ingredients right in the laundry soap isle at our local Meijer store.

• Fels Naptha Bar - at the store I shop at the Fels Naptha is located with the bar soap. (I recommend purchasing an extra bar to use as a "spot shot". I have been told that this works especially well on shirt collar stains. 
• Arm & Hammer Washing Soda (not baking soda) -  this is ussually found right next to the powdered detergents.
• Borax Powder - this is also usually located right next to the powdered detergents. 

All of this can normally be obtained for under $12.00 depending on where you purchase the items. (This price also normally includes a 5 gallon bucket)

Things you Need

• Fels Naptha Bar (1 whole bar)
• Arm & Hammer Washing Soda (1 cup)
• Borax Powder (1/2 cup)
• Cheese Grater
• Medium Sauce Pan
• 5 gallon bucket with lid (these can be purchased at home improvement stores)
• Large Spoon
• Hot water
• 1/2 cup measure (I recommend purchasing a separate measuring cup to use specifically for measuring out your laundry soap).

1.  Using the cheese grater, grate the whole Fels Naptha Bar and set aside in a bowl.
2. Measure out 1 cup of Washing Soda, set aside.
3. Measure out 1/2 cup of Borax and set aside.
4. In the sauce pan, add 4 -5 cups of water, bring to a boil. 
5. Add the grated Fels Naptha Bar to the boiling water, turn down to medium heat. Stir continuously (making sure not to let the mixture boil over). Make sure all of the soap is melted into the water, the mixture will be frothy. Set aside.
6. Take your 5 gallon bucket and fill it half way with hot water. 
7. Dump the Washing Soda and Borax into the 5 gallon bucket, using a large spoon stir the mixture until the powders are dissolved.
8. Take the Fels Naptha mixture and pour it into the 5 gallon bucket, stir well, making sure all of the ingredients are mixed together well.
9. Add more hot water to the mixture, coming up to 2 inches from the rim of the bucket. 
10. Stir mixture again, making sure the mixture is well blended.
11. Put the lid on the bucket and let it sit for 8 hours. (I usually make it after dinner and let it sit overnight)
12. In the morning, remove the lid and stir mixture (a gel will be formed on the top). I prefer to use my hands to break up the gel. 
13. YOU ARE DONE! Enjoy the use! - p.s. the mixture does not foam in the wash. 

*Use 1/2 cup of the mixture per load.

My 1st Entry

Hey everyone!

I am starting this blog as a new hobby. Being at home so much has left me with a lot of spare time and I have found that throughout the last few months I have thought more and more and about starting one of these things :) I am off work for at-least another month so I should have plenty of time to post, or so I hope.

I am the wife of a great man (Mike) and the mother of an incredible four year old boy (Easton Paul) and a little baby bundle of joy (Louis Steven, who is 1 month old). 

On my blog you might find anything from venting, discussing news, DIY projects, kid crafts.... and much much more. There really is no ryhme or reason to what I might post... just whatever the day brings I guess.

I hope that you enjoy what you may find here and I  would love love love to get some followers! Thanks everyone!