Baby wipes

[yuukalim0404]

There are so many brands out there, J&J( pink, blue ones), Pigeon, etc etc
Which ones is economical, yet gentle enough for baby? any places to recommend to buy in bulk etc?
Thanks!

 

[peainpod]

For baby wipes, I use a combination of Pigeon wipes (which I find to be relatively mild and fragrant free) and Suzuran cotton dampened with boiled tap-water. Commercial wipes are more convenient but when I have time, I prefer to use the dampened cotton (which I prepare ahead of time and store in a plastic airtight container) since it's better on the baby's bottom.

Bonjour sells the parallel-import Pigeon wipes (3pk x 80) from Japan for HK$35 whereas the regular 3 pks of 80 wipes will retail $55 elsewhere.

 

[mscheerful]

Right peainpod, I seldom use baby wipes but use Suzuran cotton all the time too as it is really better for baby's bottom. When he is less than 6 months I used boiled tap lukewarm water. After that I just use tap water even in cold weather. I bring extra pieces to go out and store in a ziplock. When i need to dry it I just hang on top of the stroller shield. However, If i have to use wipe, I go for huggies sensitive.

 

[joannek]

i've treid almost all the brands available in HK. my daughter used to have a really sensitive bump & would get rashes if used huggies or a lot of japanese & US brands. i finally settle w/ J & J, which is soft, thick enough for poos but gentle for skin.

 

[yuukalim0404]

Hi Joanne,
Was it the blue package one or the pink one?
Thanks!

 

[Sleuth]

You can buy wipes in bulk from Gateway. I am guessing that the overwhelming majority of babies have no preferene and are not sensitive to the wipes. I say that because if it were the other way around, the wipes would not sell.