Making homemade wipes can certainly save you some money. The problem is, as Calista noted, you have to base them on high quality paper towels or you end up with a mess.

An added bonus: A box containing between 400 and 600 of the leading brand’s baby wipes can cost up to $20. You could easily buy 10 rolls of paper towels for that price, and you’ll end up with ...

Once your baby is over 3 months, though, you can use baby wipes, including ones you've made at home. Dr. Siddiqui mentioned that it's important to make sure that the substances (in this case, oil ...

However, if you have to buy the materials at a store, the total cost for the DIY recipe could come close to $8, compared to the average $2 for a generic container of baby wipes.

1. Make your solution. Whether you’re DIY-ing disinfecting wipes or baby wipes, measure the water in a cup and then put the rest of the ingredients right into it. Mix well and let it sit.