The Best Water Wipes For Baby

When it comes to baby wipes, you don't want to skimp on quality. After all, this is the product that will be in direct contact with your child's sensitive tushie for years to come, and it has to be durable enough to clean up the worst of diaper messes. A good wipe will have soft, moist cloth and a durable design that doesn't tear or disintegrate. It'll also be scented or unscented (or free of fragrances and other chemicals) to avoid irritating your baby's skin. And if you care about the environment, you'll want to find a brand that uses sustainable materials and is biodegradable or compostable after it's used.

In our tests, the best baby wipes are those that offer a combination of these qualities—and in some cases, excel at more than one. For instance, we found that some wipes have excellent softness, but not the durability to withstand multiple messes per day. Others are thick and moist, but not as soft or supple as other brands. And we found that some are eco-friendly but not readily available in your local grocery store.

Fortunately, there are a lot of options on the market, which is great news for parents. There are also a variety of features to consider, including whether you want a cloth or paper wipe, scented or unscented, and what the ingredients and materials in your chosen product are made from. We asked a panel of moms to weigh in on their favorite brands and found that each has something unique to offer new moms and dads looking for the best baby wipes.

Another option is these eco-friendly Organic wipes, which are biodegradable and made with organic cotton. They're softer than the more traditional plycloth wipes and come in an easy-to-open pack with a handy pop-up lid that keeps the wipes moist. They're scented but free of alcohol, synthetic fragrances and dyes and are tested by dermatologists. However, their ingredient list is somewhat lengthy at nine, which may bother some, and they don't have the best track record with staying wet when removed from the package.