Many people working in water services are critical of the EDANA/INDA guidelines because they've been developed in-house by the 'non-woven' industry – the very same industry that manufactures wipes. We put 12 brands of wipes (11 of which were labelled as flushable and one brand that was labelled "do not flush") into the agitator along with 4-ply toilet paper, and ran the device for six hours. In 2019, researchers tested 51 brands of baby wipes for formaldehyde release. The researchers noted none of the wipes had self-declared formaldehyde or formaldehyde-releasing preservatives on their ingredients list. And yet they found 12 of the wipes brands (24%) released formaldehyde.

They are flushable. Although, they do recommend that you only flush 1 or 2 wipes at a time and only use in well-maintained sewer systems.For the most part, the safest baby wipes included in this list use a range of botanicals for this function. Ingredients to Avoid in Baby Wipes As they are made from plant-based materials, these wipes are also biodegradable and compostable, making them as good for the planet too!

Additionally, I always consider it a win when I can find eco friendly baby products. With that in mind, I have a bias towards the compostable baby wipes on this list, preferring them over those made of polyethylene plastic or polyester, neither of which biodegrade.Hello Bello wipes made with plant-based materials and ingredients. The non-toxic formulation has 99% water with a touch of aloe and chamomile extract. Decyl Glucoside is another popular surfactant (used by DYPER, Hello Bello), and it’s also well rated for safety at 2/10. That said, both WaterWipes and Bets & Emy are EWG verified for being safe for baby soft skin. And they still get the job done on a poopy mess! These wipes are fragrance-free, alcohol-free, and hypoallergenic which means they are great for sensitive skin. They are 100% flushable and are made from fibers that are plant sourced making them safe for both sewer and septic tanks. Pros Many brands now offer these kinds of wipes from ones aimed specifically at children like Kandoo to those specifically marketed towards men like DUDEs.