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Yes. When a baby is born, its skin is much thinner than an adult’s and therefore more delicate. Because of this, Midwife Margaret Merrigan Feenan recommends you use cotton wool and water OR WaterWipes.

WaterWipes contain water and a drop of fruit extract. Water is nature’s natural cleanser and moisturiser which is why Midwife Margaret Merrigan Feenan recommends cotton wool and water OR WaterWipes. Fruit extract also helps to maintain good skin condition.

Like all wipes, WaterWipes have an expiry date. We recommend opening within 18 months of the production date and using the pack within one month of opening. The production date and expiry date is printed on the back of the pack.

Yes. WaterWipes do not contain ingredients that could further irritate your baby’s delicate skin. WaterWipes are not a cure for nappy rash – but importantly they don’t contain the ingredients that can cause or exacerbate nappy rash.

No. We do not recommend that WaterWipes are removed from their pack and transferred to any another container, nor should the pack be over-warmed. WaterWipes do not contain any chemicals or preservatives like other wipes. They are a fresh natural product and should be stored in a cool dry place. We recommend WaterWipes are used within 4 weeks of opening.

Yes. WaterWipes contain 99.9% water and a drop of fruit extract. Many people used WaterWipes between bathing times as they are more gentle on a baby’s skin.

WaterWipes are made from 99.9% water and a drop of fruit extract (contains trace of benzalkonium chloride).

Our wipe material is a blend of 80% polyester and 20% viscose, which makes 20% of our wipe biodegradable. We are currently working on making our wipes 100% biodegradable - and have a commitment to do this as soon as possible.

When a baby is born, its skin is much thinner than an adult’s. Because of this, Midwife, Margaret Merrigan Feenan recommends you use cotton wool and water OR WaterWipes.

WaterWipes are a fresh product that contain 99.9% water and a drop of fruit extract so they are suitable on new born babies’ skin.

Yes. WaterWipes contain 99.9% water and a drop of fruit extract so are ideal for sensitive skin.

No. WaterWipes contain 99.9% water and a drop of fruit extract.

For more information, please contact us on info@waterwipes.com

At WaterWipes we pride ourselves on making the world’s purest baby wipe for newborn and sensitive skin. We fully understand that we also have responsibility to help protect the planet your little one will inherit. We previously made a commitment to having a 100% biodegradable solution without compromising on the purity of our product in 2020. Unfortunately the COVID-19 situation has caused many issues with supply chains due to the unprecedented demands placed on them. Because of this, we’re sadly not going to be able to bring our customers biodegradable wipes until 2021. We are disappointed that we can’t bring you a sustainable option sooner, but we will continue to work closely with our suppliers during these unprecedented times, so you and your little ones can enjoy our biodegradable WaterWipes as soon as possible.

The terms flushable and biodegradable are often used interchangeably, but they are very different. No wipes, including biodegradable wipes, should be flushed. Often, even flushable wipes take time to break down in our sewer systems. Disposing of wipes with the household rubbish is the best way to help protect our environment.

Because WaterWipes don’t use chemicals to "bind" the liquid to the wipes, the water can sometimes migrate to the bottom of the pack. To remedy this, with the sticker properly resealed, turn your pack of WaterWipes upside down and then gently squeeze and massage the pack for a few seconds. This will quickly redistribute the water more evenly throughout the pack, and get the wipes back to the same consistent wetness that they had when they were made in our cleanroom process.

If you are storing your wipes for some time, we recommend you the packs label-side down before use.

No. We recommend you do not flush WaterWipes.