Best water wipes for newborn? Or cotton wool?

I’ve always used pampers newborn or any newborn friendly wipes for my children! Tbh I don’t like using cotton wool, it’s not as easy to use. Water wipes are quite expensive too! X

When you're at home you can just use a wet cloth but if you prefer wipes then any wipes which are 99% water will be fine. Doesn't have to be water wipes brand as they're quite expensive. Huggies are good ones.

I use Huggies 99% water

Either is fine, I used Tesco Fred and flo water wipes for my boy when he was born and they were very good. I think any brand is fine as long as they are water wipes x

With my LB I started with water wipes, everyone raves about them so it seemed like the logical choice. My LB had constant nappy rash with them so we switched to reusable wipes (we already had reusable nappies so it wasn’t a big deal for us) and we’ve had no issues since.

Second time mum, one thing I learned from my first is not to use wet wipes on newborn skin even the most expensive type ( water wipes) gave rashes. Newborn skin is very delicate and I am going to use large cotton pads designed for baby nappy cleaning. Even if it’s a hassle I am determined to use cotton till their skin matures a little. Out and about with baby, I will get some sensitive skin wipes. But also you can wash baby bum in the sink with lukewarm water.

If you still want to test wipes, put some heavy makeup on and try and wipe with baby wipes and check for yourself if it makes you irritated on the skin then don’t use it on baby.

We use the Huggies water wipes, never had a problem. We did however use cotton wool and water at the start, I think he was a couple of weeks when we just went straight to wipes. Completely up to you and your partner though x