Baby Wipes : Frequently Asked Questions
Lots of parents have common questions, and the information you're after may be right here! Please start by reviewing the questions below.
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Q. What are Huggies Baby Wipes made from?
A. A stretchy non-woven fabric called Coform. Coform is made from a combination of microscopic and continuous plastic fibres and wood pulp (cellulose) fibres that provide gentle care to baby’s skin.
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Q. Do Huggies Baby Wipes contain soap?
A. No, Huggies Baby Wipes do not contain soap.
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Q. If there is no soap in the product, how does it clean?
A. Soap is processed animal fat and can dry out skin. Huggies Baby Wipes contain mild cleansers and are perfectly safe for wiping little hands and faces. Although they contain some synthetic cleansing agents, all Huggies Baby Wipes are still very gentle and should not cause any problems even for babies with sensitive skin.
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Q. What are the skin care ingredients in Huggies Baby Wipes?
A. Huggies Baby Wipes contain Vitamin E and Aloe Vera. Vitamin E is a natural skin conditioner that helps keep skin naturally healthy. Vitamin E is found in a number of popular baby care and skin products. Aloe Vera comes from Aloe Vera plants and is a natural botanical ingredient. It is gentle and soothing to the skin.
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Q. Is there alcohol in the Huggies Baby Wipes?
A. Huggies Baby Wipes contain no alcohol or irritating additives to ensure a product that is caring and gentle.
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Q. How long is the shelf life of Huggies Baby Wipes?
A. All unopened Huggies Baby Wipes have a shelf life of two years. Once opened they will remain fresh for up to a year provided the tub or pack is sealed properly between uses and is kept out of direct sunlight and away from a lot of heat. All Huggies Baby Wipes are best stored at room temperature.
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Q. Can a Baby Wipe be re-used?
A. It is recommended that each Huggies Baby Wipes be used for one clean only, and then disposed of in a waste container.
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Q. Can the product be used from head to toe?
A. Yes, Huggies Baby Wipes contain all natural and gentle ingredients and are safe to use on all baby’s body parts.
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Q. If a baby puts a Huggies Baby Wipe in their mouth, is it safe?
A. The ingredients in all Huggies Wipes have been tested exclusively for safety. A large percentage of the wetting solution in all Huggies Wipes is water and is non-toxic, so no injury should occur if a baby puts a Huggies Wipes in their mouth.
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Q. Can Huggies Baby Wipes be flushed down the toilet?
A. No, Huggies Baby Wipes should be disposed of in a waste container.
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Q. Are Huggies Baby Wipes biodegradable?
A. All Huggies Baby Wipes will begin to breakdown over a long period of time.
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Q. Do Huggies Baby Wipes contain preservatives?
A. Like many other liquid products, our baby wipes have preservatives added to protect against bacterial growth however, they are not sterile. They have not been tested to be anti-bacterial.
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