Child Developement

Soft, disposable wipes make cleaning your baby easier.

What to Consider

No rash

The most important factor considering some babies respond badly certain brands of wipes due their texture, formulation, or thickness. If your baby develops a rash, switch to a different brand.

Thickness

Thicker wipes are good for cleaning up baby poop as they tear less easily and absorb more.

Skin sensitivity

Hypoallergenic wipes do not cause irritation and are perfect for babies with sensitive skin or eczema (ie. Gaia).

Decoding the Product Label

• Sulfates (SLS, SLES)

• Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) and sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) are approved for use, but some parents believe they have adverse health effects and prefer more natural products. According to the American Cancer Association, there is no evidence of SLS/SLES being a carcinogen.

• Paraben-free

• Parabens artificial preservative. which contain properties similar to the female hormone estrogen. Although some issues have been found on animals, parabens have not been known to affect humans.

• Alcohol-free

• Alcohol is often harsh and drying, and can cause irritation. Make sure to buy disposable wipes which do not contain alcohol.

Product Listing

Popular brands		Watsons	Kodomo	Pampers	Pigeon	Johnsons & Johnsons	NUK	Huggies	MamyPoko	Bumboosa	Gaia
Product
Model		Baby Wipes	Refreshing Baby Wipes	Sensitive Wipes	Baby Wipes	Messy Times Wipes	Baby wipes	Gentle Care Baby Wipes	Gentle Cleansing Wipes	Baby Wipes	Natural Bamboo Baby Wipes
Features		enriched with aloe vera extract	pH balanced	Sensitive texture, thicker, tested by dermatologists	Extra soft, 99% pure water	Tear free, can be used around the eyes	Extra thick and strong	Dermatologically tested and pH balanced, enriched with aloe vera and vitamin E	soft cottony material, antibacterial	made from biodegradable 100% viscose from bamboo	organic biodegradable bamboo cloth
Free from		alcohol	parabens, alcohol, soap	-	parabens, alcohol	alcohol	-	soap, alcohol, parabens	alcohol	parabens, pthlatates, sulfates, alcohol	soap, Sulphates, Petrochemicals, Lanolin, mineral oils, Paraben preservatives, Propylene Glycol
Hypoallergenic		no	no	yes	no	no	no	no	no	yes	yes, and eczema friendly
Fragrance free		yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	only natural oils	yes
Country of Manufacture		Unspecified	Taiwan	USA	Thailand	Taiwan	varies	varies	Taiwan	China	Australia
Price (SGD)		2 (70 sheets)	3 (70 sheets)	4.6 (56 sheets)	3.60 (60 sheets)	4.5 (80 sheets)	4 (80 sheets)	4.1 (80 sheets)	3.10 (80 sheets)	7 (80 sheets)	13 (80 Sheets)
where to buy		Watsons	Fair Price	Fair Price	Cold Storage	Fair Price	Lazada	Agape Babies	Watsons	Fairprice	Fairprice

Tips

• The amount of wipes you need depends on how many changes your baby needs. You usually require 2-5 diapers per change.
• Qoo10, Lazada, and Giant sell bulk packages of disposable wipes at a lower cost. Watsons offers large discounts. If you know which wipes your baby prefers, stocking up when wipes are on the promotion can save lots of time and money.
• Disposable wipes can be used to clean up spilled food, high chair messes, or even crayon stains
• Buy small packs when first using wipes to see if they work well for your baby, make sure to check for any rashes or irritation.
• Put smaller packs of baby wipes in your diaper bag to use on the go.