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However, if you’re looking for a more natural, gentler baby wipe you should choose a fragrance-free wipe. This is because adding a fragrance to a wipe typically requires the inclusion of additional chemicals that are otherwise not required. These chemicals will then remain on your baby’s skin until they are bathed which could cause an allergic reaction.

Others may also be reluctant to use fragranced baby wipes as chemicals could also be inadvertently ingested when cleaning a baby’s face after eating.

Some commonly found ingredients in baby wipes that are an irritant for some babies include sodium benzoate and tocopherol acetate, which are preservatives and moisturising agent, as well as fragrances as we have mentioned above.

A good way to check if baby wipes are suitable for babies with sensitive skin is to see if the British Skin Foundation has approved the product, or check the ingredients list to find any ingredients that you have any concerns about.

This type of baby wipe is typically made from biodegradable cellulose, rather than the more standard plastic, which allows them to biodegrade in a matter of weeks rather than several years. And if they are plastic-free, this prevents micro-plastics leaching into water supplies and permanently damaging the environment.

Many parents choose to use flushable baby wipes as part of their nappy changing routine. However, what people may not know is that many baby wipes on the market that are sold as ‘flushable’ fail to pass through the sewer systems when subjected to independent testing.

Until this standard is more widespread, look to use flushable wipes that are biodegradable and plastic-free, that state they have been designed to breakdown quickly in water.

Even non-vegan parents who do not normally lead a vegan lifestyle should consider buying vegan baby wipes as it helps to prevent unnecessary cruelty to animals through the animal testing of products, and it is a simple change that does not impact the quality of the wipes.