The staples of a person’s bag can tell you a lot about their life – that and their Netflix and Google search history. And the presence of a packet of baby wipes probably indicates they’re a parent.
But, crucially, the baby wipe doesn’t necessarily mean they’re a new parent, because once you’ve enjoyed a life continually accompanied by baby wipes, you rarely go back. Even when you graduate out of that huge bulky baby bag you take everywhere - they’ll make the transition.
Luckily, Huggies’ delicate baby wipes mean there will always be a place for them in your heart, in your handbag and on the skin of anyone who comes near you and might need one. Their affordable price means you’ll continue to pop them into your shopping basket.
So, here’s a [totally non-exhaustive] list of all the times you might find a baby wipe handy…
The Festivals
Actually, pre-baby you probably had a once-a-year relationship with baby wipes for festival use. In lieu of showers, sinks and food premises you’re 100% confident of, they’re at the top of your festival-packing list alongside wellies and an alcoholic drink of your choice that doesn’t taste too horrendous when warm.
The Nappies
Obviously – the starter pack. Huggies’ wipes offer soft, kind care even for the most sensitive of skin. They’re soft and gentle enough to use on a baby’s delicate skin from day one. Huggies Pure Extra Care are made with 99% water with a newborn’s skin in mind and is the range’s most caring wipe for delicate skin.
The Post-Food Clean-Ups
Again, this starts with the obvious – the wiping of the purees when you try and convince them that blended spinach is mmmm yummy! But it continues with everything from to the sticky-hands after holiday ice-creams to the crumby post-toast faces as they dash out to school. The Huggies All Over Clean Wipes are safe to use on bottoms, hands and faces – ideal for all messes on the go.
The Snotty Noses
How many days a year can one child possibly have a runny nose? When will it ever stop streaming? And why, how, do their faces suddenly get so crusty and stubbornly dirty with it? Sometimes a baby wipe is all you have – and sometimes a baby wipe is all that will do the job. Luckily, they’re extremely gentle on those sore noses. And they’re made with at least 70% skin-loving natural fibres making them gentler on the planet too – because you know you’re looking at 300 days a year plus of runny-ness…
The Post-Dress-Up Face Clean
We’re talking their faces – and yours. It all seemed such a good idea to let the kids do your make-up, and paint their own like butterflies… until it’s time to gently get it all off…
And The Post Out-Out Face Clean
Mostly yours… maybe in the taxi home so you can fall straight into bed without even having to hit the bathroom. But then also maybe when the latter-teen years kick in, a few for the kids too…
The Bag Rescue
Sun-tan lotion. Squash. Lunch. A lot of things can leak into your bag while you’re out and about. And until you can get home for a full deep clean, a baby wipe is going to be your in-bag inside-bag saviour.
The ‘I’m Not Sure What You’ve Just Touched There’
You’re in the park. You’re not sure what they’ve touched. It’s probably fine. But it might not be. It’s time to baby wipe those hands over. If your toddler is super ‘curious’ you might need to be wiping those ‘adventurous’ hands a lot… See also: The ‘I’m Not Sure What You’ve Stood In There’.
The Fake Tan Wonder
For scrubbing the undersides of your hands and feet that aren’t supposed to be the same colour as your ‘sun-kissed’ limbs. And also for giving and that landed on the bathroom a good scrub too once your teen discovers the fake-tan too. And is still learning how to use it.
The Make-Up Counter Cleanse
You just wanted a red lipstick. That was all. Only, there was a lot of choice and it’s 20 minutes later and your hand now resembles a Picasso painting… and there’s still a few more you’d like to try. Luckily, you’ve probably still got a few wipes in your bag…
The Plants!
Did you know baby wipes are perfect to wipe down dusty houseplant leaves? Obviously this is when the children are older and your house no longer just resembles a soft-play centre…
The Home Office
Baby wipes can be great for giving your computer and keyboards a quick wipe when you’re WFH and realise keeping your tech crumb-free is your responsibility alone… And giving your face a gentle clean when you notice on Zoom that you’ve still got half of your lunch on your chin.
The Festival… Part 2.
Because you will go again with the kids, and when they’ve flown the nest…Even if you’re the mum and dad at the festival now, you’re still going to need a ‘tent shower’ that’s kind to your skin…