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Is it safe to use wipes instead of water for changing diapers and cleaning up the diaper area?

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Diaper wipes: It's been reported recently that using wipes for cleaning the diaper area is safe to use even in newborns.

Answered 8/3/2012

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Depends: Commercial wipes are usually fine unless babies skin is raw for whatever reason or the baby reacts to the components of the wipes. You can make your own using a zip lock bag,paper towels and a fine baby or other oil.

Answered 10/26/2015

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