
I know you said not from Costco, but the Kirkland wipes would tick ALL of your boxes and are very affordable. I tried Huggies wipes, and there's no way I'm switching to that mess after using Kirkland - and this is coming from someone who loves to buy the high end brand stuff.
Emphatic endorsement — 'no way I'm switching' after trying Huggies. Self-identifies as someone who normally buys high-end brands, making the Kirkland preference a strong quality signal.
Not a bad batch! I had this issue too. Came to recommend Costco's Kirkland wipes. Best ever, hands down. And the price can't be beat.
Calls Kirkland 'best ever, hands down' and specifically cites unbeatable price. Came to the thread specifically to recommend them.
The Kirkland ones are amazing! Large size, thick and good water content.
Enthusiastic ('amazing!') with three specific positive attributes: large size, thick, good water content.
Actual Kirkland brand wipes, yes. They're big and thick, have tons in a package, and are a fantastic value. Those Rico brand ones that Costco also carries? Absolutely not. They're that stretchy texture with spots of thickness surrounded by super thin web. Hot garbage.
Distinguishes genuine Kirkland from Rico (also at Costco). Praises Kirkland as 'big and thick' with 'tons in a package' and 'fantastic value' while contrasting sharply with Rico ('hot garbage').
I used to work with infants in childcare and parents supplied their own wipes so I got to try out every brand over a long period of time. Kirkland wipes have always been my favourite!
Professional childcare worker who tried every brand over an extended period. Kirkland emerged as their favourite from an unusually broad comparison set.
Kirkland brand! I have a 2 year old and newborn and we use them for both, the only time my 2 year old had a diaper rash is when we had a pack of pampers sensitive wipes when traveling once.
Works for both a toddler and newborn with no issues. Only diaper rash occurred when they temporarily used a different brand (Pampers), reinforcing that Kirkland is their safe choice.
Love Kirkland wipes! Bigger than some other brands and wetter too but not too wet
Loves them with specific attributes: bigger than other brands, wetter but not too wet — a Goldilocks endorsement on moisture level.
My youngest is 11 this month and I still buy Costco wipes, the unscented ones.
Still buying after 11+ years — exceptional duration of use indicating deep product loyalty. Specifies unscented variety.
Kirkland wipes come out of the package so easily. One at a time with one hand!!
Specifically praises packaging/dispensing — comes out easily, one at a time, one-handed. This directly contrasts with the main complaint about competitor WaterWipes.
We always used the kirkand case from Costco. It was reasonably priced and we could have a pack in the diaper bag and both cars and the changing station and daycare, so it was cheaper, babies bum never has trouble with them. This time likely using cloth wipes with water.
Long-term user who kept packs everywhere (diaper bag, both cars, changing station, daycare). Cites reasonable price and no skin issues. Switching to cloth for next baby is personal preference, not product dissatisfaction.
We use Kirkland because we really like them and they're cheap and convenient since we shop at Costco. However, if money wasn't an issue we would use water wipes. They're ridiculously expensive so we only used them for the first week or two but they are great!
Active Kirkland users who 'really like them' — cheap and convenient. Would choose WaterWipes only if cost weren't a factor, implying Kirkland is a strong value choice they're happy with.
We use the Costco wipes too and they are great. Both kids have sensitive skin and these seem to do the best job of all the ones we have tried.
Works well for two kids with sensitive skin and outperforms other brands tried. Practical endorsement based on direct comparison.
We use Costco wipes for out and about. But make homemade ones for home use. We struggled with diaper rash for most of the first couple months before finally identifying our top wipes and diapers. We really like the heft and moisture level of Costco wipes as the best we found, but ultimately we had the best luck with homemade...
After struggling with diaper rash, identified Costco wipes as the best commercial option for their 'heft and moisture level.' Uses them for travel/outings while preferring homemade at home.
I'm using Kirkland wipes. They are low in dermatitis/sensitizing causing ingredients. They are a good value. I do not trust one lawyer with unverified claims to make medical decisions. I do not have similar data on other wipe manufacturers. Please read the top comment on the thread you linked: https://www.reddit.com/r/ScienceBasedParenting/s/dISy0h0pXY Anyone can sue. They are suing on the basis of false advertising. PFAS are a contaminant, not an ingredient. You have PFAS in your tap water, in your blood, in your children's blood. Presence of PFAS is expected, frankly.
Uses Kirkland and defends them with ingredient analysis — 'low in dermatitis/sensitizing causing ingredients' and 'good value.' Highest-scoring comment in a thread about wipe safety concerns, providing evidence-based reassurance.
I just buy my wipes from costco 20 bucks for 900 of them and we've had no problems
High-scoring comment citing specific value proposition — $20 for 900 wipes with no problems. The price-to-quantity ratio and lack of issues make a clear value case.
Personally, Huggie wipes suuuuuuck. they just rip. can't even pull one out without it just giving me a shred of a wipe. Luckily my kid's weren't sensitive to any. I really do like the kirkland brand or target brand.
Prefers Kirkland over Huggies (which 'suuuuuck' and rip). Kids aren't sensitive to them. Favorable comparison to a major competitor's durability issues.
Based on your list, here are my thoughts: Water wipe is my favorite wipe for at home because the wipe feels super smooth and durable but they don't travel well because of the package type. The only reason I don't buy them for "at home" use is because they're expensive and you can't get them as a refill so there's more plastic waste. For traveling I'd use Honest. They're also a decent wipe but they have a plastic closure on the package. The only weird thing about honest is for some reason you can never get just one out of the package. You either have to dig to get one or you get 2 or 3 at a time. What did I actually use? Huggies Natural Care Sensitive Baby Wipes Refill. They come in a big plastic bag so there's less waste and I put them in my wipes warmer at home. For traveling, I mostly use the Kirkland brand. They're big wipes and really durable but I've also used honest for travel when I get their diaper bundles. As you've probably noticed I'm focused on how well the wipe fits my lifestyle vs what's in the wipes. Sometimes I float between brands depending on what's on sale but I always use Huggies refill at home to reduce waste. If you're seriously concerned about what to buy get a small pack of all of them and see which one fits your lifestyle.
Uses Kirkland for travel specifically because they're 'big wipes and really durable.' Practical endorsement for on-the-go use from someone who uses multiple brands for different purposes.
Kirkland from Costco or Members Mark wipes from Sam's club have been our go to for over 2.5 years now!!
Consistent use for over 2.5 years indicates sustained satisfaction. Long-term commitment to the product.
Pampers is my #1 for the reasons you described but I buy Kirkland because they're cheap and they work well. Huggies are the worst; they don't feel soft or wet enough and they rip like wet paper towel.
Buys Kirkland for value — 'cheap and they work well' — while preferring Pampers if cost weren't a factor. Positive but second-choice. Kirkland is notably better than Huggies.
I tried Kirkland which are made by Huggies. I didn't like them because they don't have as much lubricant, so they don't glide well. Because I got them from Costco, I had to give away a whole lot...
Didn't like Kirkland — not enough lubricant so they don't glide well. Had to give away a bulk Costco purchase. Specific texture/performance complaint.
You may have to experiment and see what works with your baby's skin. My kids skin gets rashes from the Kirkland wipes but the Pampers sensitive wipes haven't given us any problems.
Kirkland wipes cause rashes on their kids' skin. Direct negative experience with a specific adverse outcome, contrasted with Pampers sensitive working fine.
Ouf. If you're looking for natural wipes and have been using water and cotton in the past, I would avoid Kirkland wipes at all costs. I was a big fan of Costco wipes until they discontinued their Kirkland brand cotton (blue package) baby wipes and changed over to the new Kirkland wipes made with Tenecel (which is a fiber and not cotton). That plus the phenoxyethanol and licorice root extract they contain make them really irritating to sensitive kiddos and newborns. I really like HealthyBaby wipes for sensitive kidos because of the 100% water and plant-based ingredients and because they are chlorine free...
Says 'avoid Kirkland wipes at all costs' — was a fan of old cotton formula but new Tencel version with phenoxyethanol and licorice root is 'really irritating to sensitive kiddos and newborns.' Detailed ingredient-level criticism.
We also returned the Kirkland wipes after finding they were burning
Returned the product due to burning — a skin irritation reaction significant enough to warrant a return.
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