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Compostable Diapers and Wipes
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Would You Compost Your Diapers and Wipes?

When it comes to your baby's diapering needs, you have limited choices .
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When it comes to your baby's diapering needs, you have limited choices . . . namely two: disposable or reusable. While I praise any mama out there who has the patience and eco-consciousness to go the reusable route, I'll admit, I couldn't hack it. But when I'm throwing my 15-month-old's sixth, eighth, 10th diaper of the day into the diaper pail, I do admit feeling some guilt on the amount of waste I'm creating (and yes, some awe at the amount of true waste she creates!). So I'm intrigued about new company Elements Naturals. Founded by a mom who was on a mission to find diaper wipes that wouldn't turn her baby's bum bright red, Elements Naturals has been making 100 percent natural and compostable baby wipes since 2009 and, coming this Fall, the company is introducing the world's first full compostable diapers. Both products are made completely from a plant-based material called Ingeo and are chemical-free.

My husband has a slight obsession with composting, but I'm not sure he would want to add our sweet daughter's not-so-sweet waste to his bin. Would you? And would you feel better about using compostable diapers rather than traditional disposables? Weigh in below.

New Review of Yes to Cucumbers Face Towelettes
Makeup

Say Yes to Getting Your Makeup Off Fast

I'm usually not a makeup wipe user because my skin is sensitive, and they inevitably have some weird artificial "clean" scent that irritates it or leave a residue that gets my follicles all inflamed.
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I'm usually not a makeup wipe user because my skin is sensitive, and they inevitably have some weird artificial "clean" scent that irritates it or leave a residue that gets my follicles all inflamed. But earlier this week after putting on a serum that was taking my skin bad places fast, I reached for a packet of Yes to Cucumbers Face Towelettes ($3) in desperation and found them rather delightful. They smell like sweet cucumber, and my skin isn't oddly sticky or shiny after I use them the way it is with most towelettes. They're not a substitute for cleansing, but they do a good job of getting makeup off, and for an after-work lipstick change or cleaning yourself up after the gym, they're perfect. I also like that you can get them in a small 10 count pack, which is ideal for tucking away in your purse. And if you have price or ingredient concerns, they're also cheap, paraben-free, not tested on animals, and the packaging is certified sustainable.

The Price of Baby Wipes
Baby

Wet Wipes Add Up! Unit Price of Popular Brands

What mom can live without wipes?
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What mom can live without wipes? When tending to a mess, most mothers don't count how many they use, but the disposable wet tissues certainly add up! Some families use up to a pack a day and continue to buy the wipes to tidy hands and keep clean long after their kids are out of diapers. On average, one wipe costs about 5 to 6 cents with green and conventional nappies at similar price points. Check out these figures based on solo packs.

  • Pampers Sensitive — 64 count ($3.49) = 5.4 cents per wipe
  • Huggies Natural Care Unscented — 72 count ($3.69) = 5.1 cents per wipe
  • Natural Babycare Eco-Sensitive Wipe — 70 count ($3.79) = 5.4 cents per wipe
  • Seventh Generation — 70 count ($4.69) = 6.7 cents per wipe
  • Earth's Best Tendercare — 80 count ($4.49) = 5.6 cents per wipe
  • Mustela Diaper Change Cleansing and Soothing — 70 count ($10.99) = 15.7 cents per wipe

Buying wipes in bulk can save families a good chunk of change.
Caring for baby can cost a bundle! Check out all our It Adds Up! coverage.

Casa Beta: Clorox Green Works Wipes
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Casa Beta: Clorox Green Works Wipes

I've always been skeptical about the power of wipes; be it cleaning a baby's bottom or the face of Yours Truly, I've never believed they can get the job done.
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I've always been skeptical about the power of wipes; be it cleaning a baby's bottom or the face of Yours Truly, I've never believed they can get the job done. So, when I tested out the new Clorox Green Works Natural Cleaning Wipes, I held my expectations low. But my experience with Clorox's eco-friendly Green Works line, which is all made of plant- and mineral-based ingredients, had been wonderful, so I had hope. To hear what I thought of this product, read more

Skip Hop Swipe
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Mommy's Lil Helper: Skip Hop Swipe

One of the best things about the toddler stage is that your lil one is finally independent enough to do some things on her own.
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One of the best things about the toddler stage is that your lil one is finally independent enough to do some things on her own. However, it also means messes happen in the blink of an eye. When your tot is covered in dirt or food, the seconds it takes to get into your diaper bag to pull out cleansing wipes can mean the difference between continuing your errands and heading home for a clothing change.

The ingenious people over at Skip Hop have developed a new twist on a common product that is sure to help harried moms out. By adding a strap to a trusty wipes case, the Swipe ($8) attaches directly to your stroller handlebar, eliminating the frantic search through a bag for a clean cloth. They also made the case simple to manage with a sliding button that allows one handed opening and a translucent BPA and phthalate-free plastic that takes the guesswork out of refills. Now there are no excuses for the dirty hands and crusty mouths!

Lil's Favorite Five: Wipes
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Lil's Favorite Five: Wipes

Where there's a mess, there's a wipe.
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Lil's Favorite Five: Wipes

Where there's a mess, there's a wipe. Mothers pack the cleansing cloths in their diaper bags, car consoles, purses, pockets and stroller bins. The damp towelettes come in handy when accidents and the expected occur. Moms are cautious about the products their children consume, so why not be as discerning when buying those that come in contact with their wee one's skin? Here are lil's five favorite brands of wipes.

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Handy Dandy Sephora Makeup Brush Cleansing Wipes
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Handy Dandy Sephora Makeup Brush Cleansing Wipes

I have one girlfriend who loves to play beauty school.
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I have one girlfriend who loves to play beauty school. On New Years Eve we were primping and she is very specific about her makeup brushes; this girl knows what brushes to use for what function, but she is also very good about brush maintenance. So good, she whipped out these Sephora Makeup Brush Cleansing Wipes, $9 for a pack of 20, and kept her brushes clean and organized right then and there.

January is a good time to wipe the slate clean and do a thorough makeup brush cleansing. So, if you're on-the-go I'd invest in these wipes, and this weekend set aside some time to do this do-it-yourself brush cleaning method and make sure you are using a professional brush cleaner.