Question about WIPES WARMER - Infant Care (up to 18 months old) Message Board

archelle · 05-08-2007, 04:49 PM

Is it worth it to buy a wipe warmer? If so, what brand? Thanks

dizzygirl · 05-08-2007, 05:56 PM

Hi there! I bought one with ds, and used it in the winter only. I have the Prince Lionheart from Babies R Us. I like it, but it really dries out the wipes, so if you don't go through them sooo fast, you wind up throwing them out, but in the winter, it was nice to have.

Jonanner · 05-08-2007, 10:58 PM

We never bought a wipe warmer, but we did use a small space heater above the changing table (in the winter).

athome1 · 05-09-2007, 06:24 AM

I had one with my first son, and the wipes ALWAYS dried out. I am due now with my 3rd and was considering getting another one, trying another brand. I then read that they are a major source of bacteria because of the moist heat and can cause infections, especially in girls. My sister in law experienced this. Her daughter continually had yeast infections and such. Not sure if it was connected, but I decided against getting it. I figured, we all survived with cold wipes, I'm sure my kids will as well!!

mkgbrook · 05-09-2007, 07:59 AM

A ziploc bag and a quick 5-10 sec zap in the microwave dose the trick. We had a wipe warmer, but it kept drying the wipes out. the microwave was our best option and there was one everywhere we went.

Sincerely,
MG