Baby Wipes vs. Pets Bath Wipes - YorkieTalk.com Forums

wengaroni · 12-03-2007, 08:56 AM

I was wondering if anyone knew the difference between baby wipes and pet wipes. Are they different? I haven't had the chance to do research on the ingredients, but since there is a vast array of baby wipes and not so many of pet wipes, would it be okay and safe to use instead? I use them primarily for wiping those eye boogers out and wiping the little booty and paws after we go outside.

I work in retail and baby wipes come in refill packs so that you don't have to buy a new plastic tub each time you need more wipes and it saves a couple of dollars each time (which turns into savings in the long run).

If you use baby wipes instead of pet wipes, I would love to hear from you! I know that there are some of you who use just a plain wash cloth that you just use water with, but Mocha will have nothing to do with it. (I've tried, not that she loves the wipes much more, but at least she'll tolerate it.)

Thanks.

chachi · 12-03-2007, 09:13 AM

Baby wipes are fine and cheaper

Hokule'a · 12-03-2007, 09:24 AM

I've always used the baby wipes and haven't had any problems

littlewhip · 12-03-2007, 09:27 AM

I use baby wipes, Huggies, large tub is only 2.44 and you get 160

They smell good and they are nice & thick

CollegeCutieUSF · 12-03-2007, 09:35 AM

I'm currently using pet wipes, but I don't think they work as well as the baby wipes, so i will be switching as soon as I run out. The way I see it.....if it can clean off the smell of baby poo, it will be great for Mr. Biggs.

wengaroni · 12-03-2007, 09:48 AM

Thanks everyone!

PANAMA69 · 12-03-2007, 11:37 AM

I have always use the pet ones

Yorkiekids · 12-03-2007, 12:22 PM

The baby wipes are cheaper, and just as safe.

browniesmom622 · 12-03-2007, 01:09 PM

we use baby wipes

Tiger's Mom · 12-03-2007, 01:11 PM

I use baby wipes on them all the time . .booties, face and I think it should be okay. If it is gentle enough for our babies I think it should work fine for our furbabies

Amanda7 · 12-03-2007, 01:31 PM

I agree that baby wipes are just as good as pet wipes. The only thing I would be careful about is near the eyes. Whatever cleaning solution they are using could burn their eyes if it got inside.

Ashley V · 12-03-2007, 01:35 PM

I think the pet wipes are a ploy for people to spend more money. Baby wipes are just as safe.

zoeybear · 12-03-2007, 02:06 PM

I use baby wipes too, except for eye goo. I used a baby wipe to clean off eye makeup and it burned my eyes. For eye goobers, I use warm water on a washcloth.

T Doll · 12-03-2007, 05:59 PM

My baby is named Mocha, too! Anyway, I use baby wipes for the face, paws, and private areas. I buy the sensitive unscented ones and they don't seem to irritate his eyes at all.

TurtleDove · 12-03-2007, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Tiger's Mom

I use baby wipes on them all the time . .booties, face and I think it should be okay. If it is gentle enough for our babies I think it should work fine for our furbabies

That's what I was thinking when I started using baby wipes for the furbabies. I was spending around $7 for pet wipes, which is SO expensive compared to the $3 baby wipes. I think it's because not a lot of companies make them, whereas many brands make baby wipes.

12-03-2007, 08:56 AM	#1
wengaroni Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: MO Posts: 468	Baby Wipes vs. Pets Bath Wipes I was wondering if anyone knew the difference between baby wipes and pet wipes. Are they different? I haven't had the chance to do research on the ingredients, but since there is a vast array of baby wipes and not so many of pet wipes, would it be okay and safe to use instead? I use them primarily for wiping those eye boogers out and wiping the little booty and paws after we go outside. I work in retail and baby wipes come in refill packs so that you don't have to buy a new plastic tub each time you need more wipes and it saves a couple of dollars each time (which turns into savings in the long run). If you use baby wipes instead of pet wipes, I would love to hear from you! I know that there are some of you who use just a plain wash cloth that you just use water with, but Mocha will have nothing to do with it. (I've tried, not that she loves the wipes much more, but at least she'll tolerate it.) Thanks. __________________ Mommy to Miss Mocha Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club

12-03-2007, 09:13 AM	#2
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 22,524	Baby wipes are fine and cheaper __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

12-03-2007, 09:24 AM	#3
Hokule'a Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 4,243	I've always used the baby wipes and haven't had any problems __________________ Eva's keikis: Hokule'a, Kalani & Pi'ilani Kalani - Official member of The Little Gentleman's Club

12-03-2007, 09:27 AM	#4
littlewhip My six pack Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: wiith my furbabys Posts: 7,778	I use baby wipes, Huggies, large tub is only 2.44 and you get 160 They smell good and they are nice & thick __________________ Charlie, Joey, Shy, Jasp,Molly Mae & Karleigh

12-03-2007, 09:35 AM	#5
CollegeCutieUSF Mom to Biggie & Capone Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,627	I'm currently using pet wipes, but I don't think they work as well as the baby wipes, so i will be switching as soon as I run out. The way I see it.....if it can clean off the smell of baby poo, it will be great for Mr. Biggs. __________________ I Mr. Biggs & Capone COMING SOON: peacelovedogs

12-03-2007, 09:48 AM	#6
wengaroni Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: MO Posts: 468	Thanks everyone! __________________ Mommy to Miss Mocha Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club

12-03-2007, 11:37 AM	#7
PANAMA69 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Beautiful California Posts: 5,387	I have always use the pet ones

12-03-2007, 12:22 PM	#8
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 12,428	The baby wipes are cheaper, and just as safe. __________________ Susan, Piper & Sebastion

12-03-2007, 01:09 PM	#9
browniesmom622 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New york Posts: 9,190 Blog Entries: 2	we use baby wipes __________________ Lenora Brownie- Kayko- Austin & the rest of the zoo! We Love our Yt Angel! “A dog is not almost-human, and I know of no greater insult to the canine race than to describe it as such”

12-03-2007, 01:11 PM	#10
Tiger's Mom Donating YT 8000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 8,790	I use baby wipes on them all the time . .booties, face and I think it should be okay. If it is gentle enough for our babies I think it should work fine for our furbabies __________________ Tiger and Annika - official members of THE CRAZY CLUB & PINK CLUB www.mygofetch.com

12-03-2007, 01:31 PM	#11
Amanda7 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 930	I agree that baby wipes are just as good as pet wipes. The only thing I would be careful about is near the eyes. Whatever cleaning solution they are using could burn their eyes if it got inside. __________________ Snickers and Baxter

12-03-2007, 01:35 PM	#12
Ashley V YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leesburg Posts: 1,001	I think the pet wipes are a ploy for people to spend more money. Baby wipes are just as safe. __________________ AshleyChipSmokey

12-03-2007, 02:06 PM	#13
zoeybear and Chloe too! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 2,852	I use baby wipes too, except for eye goo. I used a baby wipe to clean off eye makeup and it burned my eyes. For eye goobers, I use warm water on a washcloth. __________________ "Ma Petite Souris" ..............and "Gold Dust's Kissing Machine"

12-03-2007, 05:59 PM	#14
T Doll Mocha's Mommy Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 640	My baby is named Mocha, too! Anyway, I use baby wipes for the face, paws, and private areas. I buy the sensitive unscented ones and they don't seem to irritate his eyes at all.