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Environmentally Friendly Natural Baby Wipes - the best wet wipes alternative

Just think about every disposable baby wipe you throw away. In 2019 almost 45.9 million tonnes of waste ended up in landfill in England so this is a perfect chance to do your bit to protect the environment for your children.

If you’re already doing your bit by recycling your newspapers, glass and tins – then using Cheeky natural baby wipes is just as easy. No more disposable baby wipes sitting around in landfill until your baby has grandchildren of their own. Here's our guide answering some of the most frequently asked questions about our environmentally friendly baby wipes:

"So much better than wet wipes. We opted to use cheeky wipes rather than wet wipes for our baby, mainly as we liked the idea environmentally. We are 3 months in and love them! They clean her so much better than any wet wipes do and they are so easy to use. I would - and do - recommend these to anyone. " Trustpilot Review

Which baby wipes do not contain plastic?

Reusable baby wipes do not contain plastic. You might thank that choosing biodegradable baby wipes or plastic free wipes which some baby wipes brands now offer is better for the environment. In a way that's true, but that still creates landfill and most biodegradable wipes still come in plastic packaging.

Additionally, many biodegradable wipes are only biodegradable if composted. Disposing of biodegradable wipes in a nappy bag in landfill sort of defeats the purpose.

Reusable wipes are the most eco friendly baby wipes and simply the best solution to baby wipes without plastic that there is!

"Such a fantastic product, would highly recommend to anyone! Great to know that it’s so much more environmentally friendly than wet wipes and also will save us loads of money in the long run. Excellent service too!" Lou, Trustpilot

Eco Friendly Wipes - the Cheeky Wipes kit makes reusable wipes EASY!

What are the most natural baby wipes? 

Many parents switch to Cheeky Wipes after having problems with disposable baby wipes, as even fragrance free wipes can contain sodium benzoate which can cause skin irritation in newborns.

Cheeky reusable baby wipes are the most natural baby wipe as they can be used with 100% pure water! They're also certified vegan and plant based.

They're free of synthetic fragrances and without harsh chemicals, which makes them an eco-friendly, disposable baby wipes alternative. They're the green and natural way to clean your baby’s bottom, but for the poo-squeamish they're just as good for mucky hands & faces!

"I actually love cheeky wipes. I initially didn't know whether it would be worth the price but for us, it definitely was.

I got the pack with the wipes, tubs and oils initially, then bought extra wipes and have used these daily since my 2.5yo was born, and now am using them again with my newborn.

My favourites are bamboo grey for bottom, bamboo rainbow for everything else. I never seem to have enough rainbow ones as I stash them in all my pockets and bags to have handy wherever I go!

Also love the chamomile and lavender oil for the clean wipes, and the lemongrass oil in the mucky wipes makes my nursery smell nice! Also my babes have never (to date) had nappy rash and who knows, these wipes may have contributed to that? Their bottoms seem happy with the wipes!!

I know you can use other cheaper wipes and create DIY tubs with the same principle, but I loved the convenience, high quality and practicality of using cheeky wipes. So great. Five stars!" Alia, Trustpilot

"Eco friendly baby wipes alternative - Cheeky Wipes make it easy to switch to reusable wipes

What can be used instead of baby wipes?

Instead of baby wipes, you can use cotton wool and water, or reusable wipes. Cotton wool and water isn't a very convenient option however as the cotton wool often sticks to poo and it's tricky to use when out and about. 

However reusable wipes can be conveniently purchased as part of a wipes kit which makes it really easy to use reusable wipes but at home and when you're on the go. 

The Cheeky Kit contains wipes containers for both clean and dirty wipes, supersoft cloth wipes and wetbags for caring your clean and mucky wipes when you're out and about, or for nursery / childcare.

You can choose from cotton wipes / organic cotton wipes which are great all-round wipes or maybe consider bamboo wipes if you prefer something just a little softer or live in a hard water area.

"Our family loves cheeky wipes. We discovered them when our first child was born and we've just had our second and added more rainbow wipes to our collection. Not only are they a sustainable choice, but they're soft and help prevent diaper rash because there are no harsh chemicals or strong odors. Everyone has a happy tushy in our family." Christina, Trustpilot

Can I use water instead of baby wipes?

Yes, you can use water with reusable wipes instead of baby wipes. Our water wipes are suitable for newborns, you don't need to use purified water, just pure water or our fantastic wet and wipe spray which contains 99% natural ingredients.

They also make a fantastic alternative to toilet paper if you can bring yourself to try them!

Once your baby reaches 6 weeks, you can switch to using our lovely natural washable cloth baby wipes with a 0.16% (or 4 drops!) safe essential oils, which are biodegradable and smell great too!

"The Best by Far. Originally used supermarket wet wipes but my little girl was allergic to an ingredient which then caused blisters and burn marks.

Swapped over to Cheeky Wipes and wish we had knew about them from the very start. Blisters and burns have cleared up and no nappy rash!

The oils smell delightful. One wipe goes a long way, love the fact they can be thrown in the machine and washed in a standard load. Would 100% recommend!" Abigail, Trustpilot

Cheeky Baby Wipes don’t create mountains of washing either as you can just pop them in with a normal load. Over the course of a year, washing 25 wipes every other day in your washing machine as part of a full mixed washload equates to just 6 extra loads of washing annually!

Even better, they can be line dried or tumble dried - and if you're short of time you can simply resoak which is another environmental bonus!

We're so sure that you'll love our reusable wipes that if you don't, we'll give you your money back!

"I use Cheeky Wipes for changing my baby’s nappies. Once you take the time to figure out how to use them, it’s really easy and saves a fortune in what would have been spent on disposable wipes. I’ve found I needed two mucky wipes boxes and 75 wipes to get into a good supply routine around the washing.

Your baby gets a much better clean, they’re more practical (there’s no mucking around accidentally pulling more than needed out and tearing these wipes!) and they smell nice.

I first started using them with just plain water when my son had a bout of nappy rash around teething and weaning as disposables irritated him." Ayesha, Trustpilot

Natural Baby Wipes

Using Cheeky baby wipes does your bit for the environment – a green, natural, and affordable wipes option!

You can take back control of your planet with a few simple steps and some hassle free Cheeky Baby Wipes.

Landfill is a load of rubbish and you know it! Try Cheeky Wipes instead and ditch disposable wipes for good!

"Ordered and arrived quickly. My baby absolutely LOVES cheeky wipes. They make it so much easier to clean him and are so soft. He never gets nappy rash with these either. Extra Bonus: they are good for the environment. They are also easy to clean and come out looking great!" Emma, Trustpilot