I publicly said we need 1 million baby wipes for Haiti. They are so important right now - with such a severe lack of water for cleansing it's essential to have them. So far I have 3 million baby wipes donated.... do you know why these are so useful?
Practical Baby Wipes for Earthquake Victims:
1.
A economical form of soap and water
when there is none.
2.
Gentle and non irritant form of
cleanser to sensitive, tender and damaged skin.
3.
Baby wipes clean babies' bottoms.
4.
Protects against infections – diaper
rash.
5.
Effective cleanser for little runny
noses.
6.
Can be used instead of a tissue for
sneezes and coughs
7.
A temporary form of a bath in an emergency – all
over the body – age wide.
8.
Washing hands and arms from grime
and dirt after handling debris/spreading germs.
9.
Wiping a sweaty brow from a child
trying to sleep in the heat.
10.
Cooling effect to the face living
outside in the heat for a worried mom.
11.
Mopping up food spills to keep from
being sticky and drawing bugs
12.
Wiping will protect clothing /
bedding in emergency living conditions
(long term wearing of the same clothing needs extra care)
13.
For wiping hands after handling possible contaminated
surfaces/rocks/ human remains
14.
They make ideal travel companions
when surviving outdoors.
15.
Wipe up area to set a child down in
a unsanitary area.
16.
No need for washing over and over –
quick hygienic and clean with every wipe.
17.
Storage is simple - prepackaged and
ready for use instantly.
18.
Clean up temporary eating
utensils/cups ect.
19.
Used for soiled shoes/ feet – after
walking in garbage or rubble
20.
Cleaning cloth for personal
effects/toothbrushes/brushes
21.
Alternative toilet paper source
22.
Keep from spreading germs person to
person by hand washing with wipes
23.
Soothes dry skin
24.
Temporarily cool a sunburn by gently
patting the area with a baby wipe.
25. Baby wipes can also be used to treat cuts and scrapes/ cleanse a wound in a emergency. Although most wipes don't have any antiseptic properties, one can be used for an initial cleansing before applying the proper topical treatment.
They are being shipped to Haiti with Moms Against Hunger shipments.... go ck out what's going on. Every mom there will be sooooo very grateful for these.
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