Our WaterWipes for Weaning are a textured wipe that have been designed for your growing baby and use a drop of fruit and soapberry extract - a naturally powerful cleanser.

They are now also made from 100% viscose, a renewable, plant-based material and are fully biodegradable.

Aside from this, and the new design on our packaging, they are exactly the same textured wipe for tougher messes. Still kind on sensitive skin and ideal for weaning and exploring babies.

• Water (Aqua) 99.9%

• Citrus Grandis (grapefruit) seed extract*

• Sapindus trifoliatus (Soapberry) fruit extract

• The wipe is made of viscose, a renewable, plant-based material.

What is Soapberry?

Soapberry is a cherry-like fruit which contains saponin - a gentle natural cleanser. The berry is made up of a single, relatively large seed, which is surrounded by a layer of fruit pulp, which is where the saponin is contained.

The soapberry fruit has been used for many thousands of years as a gentle cleanser for the washing of fine silks, for hair care and personal hygiene.

What age should I start using WaterWipes baby wipes for Weaning?

The natural cleansing capabilities of Soapberry make our new WaterWipes for Weaning baby wipes the perfect choice as your baby starts to explore. Not only are they delicate for your baby’s skin, but WaterWipes baby wipes for Weaning also give you a more efficient clean, helping you out in the stickiest of situations, to make sure a big mess is not a big problem. They are also perfectly safe for cleaning your baby’s face and hands, as well as their bottoms - as, like all of our WaterWipes, WaterWipes baby wipes for Weaning are specifically designed to be gentle on baby’s skin.

Our WaterWipes baby wipes for Weaning are mild and gentle enough to be used from birth, on even the most sensitive skin. But we know that there comes an age when babies start to explore the world around them and life can get a little messier as a result, and so a more efficient cleaning wipe is needed. That’s why WaterWipes baby wipes for Weaning are perfect for growing babies. It’s tough on mess but kind on skin.

What is the wipe material made from?

WaterWipes baby wipes are made from 99.9% water and a drop of fruit extract (contains trace of benzalkonium chloride).

Our biodegradable baby wipes are made from 100% viscose, a renewable, plant-based material. Viscose has a silky soft feel on your baby's skin and is strong, meaning it won’t break apart in your hand, so you can clean and change your baby with confidence.

Where are WaterWipes baby wipes for Weaning made?

WaterWipes baby wipes for Weaning are made in Drogheda, Co. Louth, Ireland.

Why are WaterWipes baby wipes for Weaning biodegradable?

Our WaterWipes for Weaning biodegradable wipes are made from 100% renewable plant fibres. They have been independently tested to meet the industry standard for biodegradability (EN13432) and will biodegrade in 12 weeks. When a material biodegrades, it means that given the right conditions and presence of microorganisms, fungi, or bacteria, it will eventually break down to its basic components and blend back in with the earth.

Are WaterWipes biodegradable baby wipes for Weaning compostable?

As our wipes are made using plant fibres, they can be disposed of in your compost bin that is collected and sent for industrial composting. You can put them in the compost bin loose, or wrapped in a biodegradable bin liner but for hygiene reasons it’s still best to dispose of wipes used for nappy changes in the normal bin. If you are unsure if your local bin provider accepts biodegradable wipes, please check their website.

WaterWipes biodegradable baby wipes are currently not suitable for home composting. Home composting takes longer because it usually takes place in a domestic garden using lower temperatures. Not every material will be suitable for home composting.

Are the packaging materials for WaterWipes biodegradable baby wipes for Weaning recyclable?

We are on a journey to make all our packaging recyclable. Currently all our boxes are made from recycled cardboard and can be widely recycled. Our bag is made from low density polyethylene. This material is recyclable at specialised facilities.

The film used to wrap our individual packs of wipes is not currently recyclable. The film we use plays a special role in keeping our wipes fresh, as it provides an airtight seal, which helps maintain the integrity of our product. At present, alternative recyclable films that have the same hermetic properties are not readily available, but we are currently trialling some options and are confident we will find a solution that protects the purity of our product and protects the environment.

Are there any allergies I should be worried about?

At WaterWipes nothing matters more to us than creating the safest and most gentle wipes for you and your baby, using pure and minimal ingredients.

Skincare scientists around the world agree our wipes are safe to use on even the most sensitive skin, however, because no two individual’s skin is the same you should always check with your doctor or healthcare professional.

Soapberry fruit comes from the soap nut tree. Soapberry or soap nut are the same ingredients, just with different names.

Soapberry does not contain peanut or tree nut (walnut, almond, hazelnut, cashew, pistachio and brazil).

Please let me assure you that WaterWipes for Weaning are soy-free, peanut-free, nut-free and legume-free.

Are WaterWipes baby wipes for Weaning fragrance free?

Yes. WaterWipes baby wipes for Weaning don't contain any artificial fragrance.

Are WaterWipes baby wipes for Weaning vegan and animal cruelty free?

Yes, WaterWipes baby wipes for Weaning have no animal by-products in them. WaterWipes baby wipes for Weaning are made from 99.9% water with a drop of Fruit and Soapberry extract (contains trace of benzalkonium chloride).

Our wipes are vegan and have been approved by The Vegan Society.

What's the difference compared to WaterWipes original?

The difference between our original wipes and WaterWipes baby wipes for Weaning is the addition of Soapberry extract - a gentle, herbal cleanser. We’ve introduced WaterWipes for Weaning baby wipes to suit the changing needs of your little one as we understand that when your baby grows so does the mess!

The cleansing capabilities of Soapberry make our new WaterWipes for Weaning baby wipes the perfect choice as your baby starts to explore - not only are they delicate for your baby’s skin, but they also give you a more efficient clean, helping you out, in the stickiest of situations, to make sure a big mess is not a big problem. WaterWipes baby wipes for Weaning are also perfectly safe for cleaning your baby’s face and hands, as well as their bottoms - as, like all of our WaterWipes, they are specifically designed to be gentle on baby’s skin.

Are WaterWipes baby wipes for Weaning bigger than WaterWipes original wipes?

There is no difference in the size of the wipe.

Why do WaterWipes baby wipes for Weaning contain both Soapberry and a drop of fruit extract?

The Soapberry acts as a natural cleanser to help clean up mess, whereas the fruit extract works as a skin conditioner to keep your little one’s skin soft after use.

At WaterWipes nothing matters more to us than creating the safest and most gentle wipes for you and your baby, using pure and minimal ingredients.

What benefits do WaterWipes baby wipes for Weaning provide compared to WaterWipes original?

The added benefit to our WaterWipes for Weaning baby wipes is the addition of a natural cleanser via the Soapberry extract.

It’s a more efficient cleanser, to suit the changing needs of your little one, as we understand that when your baby grows so does the mess!

Soapberry is also called soap nut. Is there an issue with nut allergies?

Soapberry is a fruit that comes from the soap nut tree. Soapberry or soap nut are the same ingredients, just with different names. Soapberry does not contain peanut or tree nut (walnut, almond, hazelnut, cashew, pistachio and brazil).

Please let me assure you that WaterWipes with Soapberry are soy-free, peanut-free, nut-free and legume-free.

WaterWipes baby wipes for Weaning are free of any GMO’s and are safe from cross contamination.

Does Soapberry contain soap? I've read that soap is drying on the skin?

The Soapberry fruit produces a range of natural cleansers called ‘saponins’. This property helps water to dissolve dirt and remove it from surfaces so that it can be rinsed away. It is a natural cleanser that has been used for hundreds of years, but it is not as strong or aggressive as purpose-designed heavy duty synthetic soaps which can leave your skin dry.

That’s why our WaterWipes baby wipes for Weaning are more effective at cleaning. They are also perfectly safe for cleaning your baby’s face and hands, as well as their bottoms as they are designed to be gentle on baby’s skin.

WaterWipes baby wipes for Weaning are also approved by Allergy UK as well as awarded the National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance.

Are WaterWipes baby wipes for Weaning safe to use on sensitive skin?

WaterWipes baby wipes for Weaning are perfectly suitable to use on sensitive skin.

We are approved by Allergy UK as well as awarded the National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance.

Are WaterWipes baby wipes for Weaning safe for use all over the body?

WaterWipes baby wipes for Weaning are made using 99.9% water with a drop of Fruit and Soapberry extract. They are perfectly suitable for cleansing your babies face and hands as they are designed to be gentle on baby’s skin.

However, please bear in mind that because WaterWipes for Weaning baby wipes are so pure, they will not remove any germs.

Cleaning Eye Area:

They are perfectly suitable for washing your babies face, including the surrounding eye area. That said, we do not recommend using them directly on the eye as this can often be a particularly sensitive area.

Cleaning Dummies / Pacifiers:

They are perfectly suitable for cleaning dummies/pacifiers and teething toys.