Whether you’re changing your baby in their nursery or from the backseat of your car, baby wipes are a must-have staple of the diapering days (and often beyond). These are the best wipes you’ll want to stock up on at home and stash in your bag, stroller or car when you’re out and about.

How to Choose a Baby Wipe

Choosing a baby wipe depends a lot on your personal preference and a little on (well, sometimes a lot) trial and error. Texture and wetness level of wipes varies a ton, and it’s hard to know what you’ll like best before testing out different brands for yourself. It’s also tough to anticipate how sensitive your little one’s skin will be to certain fragrances or formulas. We recommend buying wipes in small quantities from a few different brands at first, then stocking up once you find the ones you’ll want to stick with for the long haul.

Here are some factors to consider when choosing baby wipes:

• Price: Package sizes vary from brand to brand. The easiest way to compare prices is to determine the cost per wipe. However, you may end up using more wipes if they’re cheaper quality.
• Environment: If you’re concerned about the environmental impact of using wipes, look for reusable or biodegradable types.
• Ingredients: All wipes are nontoxic, but some are also hypoallergenic, fragrance-free or made with all-natural ingredients, which can be helpful if your little one has sensitive skin.

Quantity: You can usually save money buying in bulk, but keep in mind that if you don’t go through the wipes fast enough, some may dry out. Also, you’ll want a few smaller packs to toss in your diaper bag.

Pampers Sensitive Water Based Baby Diaper Wipes

These wipes are a popular choice among hospitals and we can understand why. They’re 20% thicker than other wipes, making them feel soft and cloth-like but sturdy enough to deal with the tougher messes. They’re also hypoallergenic and fragrance-free, made with only 99% purified water and a small amount of gentle cleaners.

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Huggies Natural Care Sensitive Baby Diaper Wipes

Huggies wipes are popular with parents both for their effectiveness and their affordability, and their Natural Care line was a welcome addition to the brand. These triple-filtered wipes are made from 99% purified water and infused with aloe and vitamin E. They’re also free from harsh ingredients, parabens, fragrances and alcohol.

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Pampers Aqua Pure Sensitive Water Baby Diaper Wipes

Includes 1% dermatologically tested cleansers and PH-balancing ingredients to help protect baby’s delicate skin

Free of alcohols*, dyes, parabens, and fragrances *No ethanol or drying alcohol

Made with premium cotton for a soft and gentle clean

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Amazon Elements Baby Wipes, Unscented

9 flip-top packs of 80 Unscented wipes

Pediatrician tested

Gently cleanses

Free from: Fragrances, alcohol, bronopol, dyes, parabens and phthalates

For use on face, hands and bottom

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Pampers Sensitive Water Based Baby Diaper Wipes, Hypoallergenic and Unscented

Exclusive one-wipe dispensing pop-top prevents unwanted wipes from coming out of the pack

pH balancing formula helps protect sensitive skin

Free of alcohol, perfume, parabens, phenoxyethanol, and dyes

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