Wet wipes, also known as baby wipes, are small moistened paper towels used for cleaning hands, freshening the face, and cleaning the diaper area. They can also be used for quick spills and disinfecting surfaces. Some contain alcohol and are antibacterial, while others have moisturizers or aloe vera. It is not recommended to use wipes with alcohol on a baby’s skin. They are convenient but not always the best choice.
Wet wipes, or wet wipes, are small, moistened paper towels that can be used to wipe hands, freshen the face, or commonly to clean the diaper area when changing a baby. Early types came in small individual packages, and were usually moistened with scented water. The rubbing action did help cleanse the hands or face somewhat, but many people used them more for freshening than cleansing.
As antibacterial soaps became popular, many wet wipes with antibacterial properties were offered. Typically, these contained water, perfume and alcohol. These help cleanse hands more effectively, especially when access to handwashing appliances is limited. The alcohol content also helps them fight off some viruses, and many schools now offer waterless hand wipes or cleaners for children in every classroom to use on their way to lunch or after bathroom trips.
Wet wipes are useful for cleaning up quick spills, especially those on carpet or pet messes. When they contain alcohol, they can help disinfect areas of carpet where blood has been spilled or where pets have made a mess. Specialized modules are those designed for use prior to providing urine samples that test for bacterial infections. Using antibacterial wipes before urine collection can help prevent the test from being damaged by bacteria on the skin.
Those used to clean a baby’s bottom are often simply called baby wipes. In most cases, it is not recommended that they contain alcohol, as they can cause dryness and irritation to the baby’s skin. Some recent introductions include “flush wipes,” not always a good idea if you have a septic system, and wipes with moisturizers or aloe vera. Many pediatricians recommend avoiding wet wipes when babies have excessive diaper rash, but instead cleaning the area with soft reusable flannel cloths soaked in water. While baby wipes are convenient, they aren’t always the best choice.
Babies are relatively constant sources of messes of all kinds, and many moms keep wet wipes on hand for quick spits, food spills, and the like. Moms can also use antibacterial ones to sanitize shopping carts, restaurant tables, or playground swings to reduce exposure to germs. It’s not a bad idea to pack them in kids’ lunches, so they can reduce their exposure to germs by washing their hands before eating.
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