Wet wipes selection: 3-step identification, don't let wet wipes harm your baby!

【Summary Description】 The consumption of baby wipes is very high, second only to diapers. Mothers who prefer cleanliness and convenience may consume 8-10 packs of 80 wipes in the first month of a new baby's birth. It is normal to consume 40-50 packs a year. What should be noted when choosing suitable wet wipes for babies?

The consumption of baby wipes is very high, second only to diapers. Mothers who prefer cleanliness and convenience may consume 8-10 packs of 80 wipes in the first month of a new baby's birth. It is normal to consume 40-50 packs a year. What should be noted when choosing suitable wet wipes for babies?
1、 How to ensure hygiene compliance

1. Brand wet wipes also have counterfeit products, so choosing legitimate channels such as large shopping malls, supermarkets, large website platforms, and corporate official websites is the best way to avoid buying counterfeit products.

2. Judging from the texture of wet wipes that will be discussed later, because wet wipes processed by small factories generally follow the low-cost route, they are reluctant to use good non-woven fabric bases to make wet wipes. Therefore, when purchasing overly cheap wet wipes, caution should be exercised.

3. Try not to use products with production dates that are too long. The shelf life of wet wipes is usually more than one and a half years. Many mothers who come across discounted goods while shopping will buy a large pile of them, unless you consume them quickly. For example, if a newborn baby runs out of 10 wet wipes in less than two months, it is not recommended to do so, especially if the usage exceeds six months.

4. Pay attention to the labeling on the packaging, including manufacturer information, main ingredients, hygiene license number, hygiene standard number, production date, shelf life, etc. For products from legitimate manufacturers, the labeling is relatively comprehensive.

2、 Pay attention to the raw materials of non-woven fabrics used in wet wipes

Under the premise of qualified hygiene, the texture of non-woven fabric directly affects the performance of wet wipes.

1. The raw material for baby wet wipes should be spunlace non-woven fabric, which refers to a type of non-woven fabric forming process.

2. The spunlace non-woven fabric used for baby wet wipes is mainly composed of adhesive (natural fibers mainly made of cotton) and polyester (chemical fibers). There are usually three ratios: 3:7, 5:5, and 7:3, which refer to the ratio of adhesive and polyester content. The 3:7 ratio means that adhesive accounts for 30% and polyester accounts for 70%. 7: A ratio of 3 refers to adhesive accounting for 70% and polyester accounting for 30%. The higher the adhesive content, the better the quality, and the higher the cost and price. In addition, the higher the adhesive content, the softer the towel, and the better its water absorption and retention. A baby wet towel with a ratio of 5:5 is basically good, and the feel and water absorption are also good.

3. Thickness: The thickness of non-woven fabric is expressed in gm2, which refers to the weight per square meter. Usually, a 50g non-woven fabric refers to a weight of 50g per square meter. Of course, thicker wipes are better, but most non-woven fabrics used for baby wipes range from 40g to 60g. It is not recommended for mothers to use baby wet wipes made from non-woven fabric materials weighing 40g or less. Most of them are produced by small factories, and the overall quality is not commendable. The hygiene aspect is also concerning. 50g non-woven fabric is the choice of most mothers, not considered high-end, but its cost-effectiveness is usually good.

4. Pattern: Most wet wipes are plain weave, and some brands may use non-woven fabrics with special patterns. Wet wipes with patterns look and feel good, but the overall quality judgment still depends on some of the factors mentioned earlier. Products with patterns are not necessarily of good quality.