How Many Baby Wipes Do I Need? – Eco Pea Co. (2024)

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How Many Baby Wipes Do I Need? – Eco Pea Co.? ›

On average, you'll need 1-2 wipes per wet diaper and 7-10 wipes per soiled diaper.

You can determine how many wipes you'll need based on the age of your baby. Newborns generally have anywhere between 300 to 360 diaper changes per month, resulting in using 750 to 900 wipes per month on average. Infants have between 240 to 300 diaper changes per month, using between 600 and 750 wipes during that time.

Reusable wipes are also very effective, often you will only need to use one washable baby wipe per nappy change, which is vastly different from disposable wipes where you may go through 5-6 wipes per nappy change!

Each diaper change typically requires the use of 2-3 baby wipes. This means that in a week, you could go through approximately 42-70 wipes just for diaper changes alone. It's important to keep this in mind when stocking up on your favorite baby wipes.

There's no hard and fast rule to how many times you should wipe, as every bowel movement is different. The best rule of thumb is to continue to use additional sheets of toilet paper until you feel clean. A quick glance at the paper can also help tell you if your bottom is clean or not (it's okay, we all look.)

“On average, a baby will go through approximately 2,500 to 3,000 diapers within their first year,” Dr. Gator says. While you definitely don't have to buy them all at once, your baby shower is a great time to start a diaper stockpile, if you have the space to store them.

Baby wipes can last weeks, months, or years depending on how you store them. If your wipes develop any sign of mold (sliminess, stench, black or gray dots), you may have to toss them after a couple of weeks or months of use.

I buy a box of wipes for every couple boxes of diapers we go thru. It can't hurt! Go ahead and stock up! You'll be using them forever.

Baby wipes can be used for more than just cleaning babies' bottoms. They're great for wiping your hands after pumping gas, mopping up small spills in the car, and cooling your sweaty brow after a run. In fact, wipes make ideal travel companions—just like these items that help you keep your car organized.

Are reusable baby wipes worth it? ›

Not only do cloth wipes function better than their disposable counterpart (which are never big enough or wet enough for those really messy diaper changes) but they will save you a bunch of money.

If you're changing a pee-pee diaper, using wipes is entirely up to you, notes the American Academy of Pediatrics. Modern disposable diapers do an excellent job of minimizing the amount of urine that touches Baby's delicate skin.

Fabric Choices

It's best to pick at least one layer of one absorbent natural fabric (cotton, bamboo, hemp) that will hold water, but microfleece or minky can make a great second layer for a softly textured wipe! For the wipes below, I used a flannel/sherpa combination and a flannel/microfleece combination.

Since you can go through up to 30 baby wipes a day, we estimate that a single pack of our wipes can last 2-4 days (with a newborn). The older your baby is, the fewer wipes you'll need to use, and packs will last you longer.

If you're bottle-feeding, check their diaper right before you give them the bottle. After they're done with the bottle, you can check again if they haven't fallen asleep. If they have gone to sleep, then there's no need to wake them unless you feel they're overly wet or they've pooped in their diaper.

How long does a pack of baby wipes last? Since you can go through up to 30 baby wipes a day, we estimate that a single pack of our wipes can last 2-4 days (with a newborn). The older your baby is, the fewer wipes you'll need to use, and packs will last you longer.

On average, disposable diapers and wipes will cost at least $75 a month.

K-C recommends flushing 1‒2 wipes per flush. This instruction appears on our packages. Since the industry guidelines for flushability are voluntary, how can consumers ensure that what they are flushing is not causing sewer concerns?

Believe it or not, not every diaper change requires the use of wipes. This is not only because pee is rarely irritating but also because today's superabsorbent disposable diapers effectively limit the amount of pee that comes into contact with your baby's skin.