Creating your own Anti-Fungal wipes is a rather simple process that takes just a few minutes. These versatile wipes can be used while camping, around the home, left in the car for quick clean-ups or of course, as Baby Wipes.
If you want a softer homemade wipe with a little more slip, this version combines distilled water, aloe vera gel, calendula oil, vinegar, and a couple drops each of lavender and tea tree essential oil. It is inexpensive compared to store-bought specialty wipes, simple to make in one bowl, and easy to portion into whatever container you already have on hand.
Because these wipes are moist and made for skin contact, keep the batch tightly covered, make small batches, and refrigerate extras if you will not use them promptly. If your baby has broken skin, severe rash, or very sensitive skin, it is smart to check with a pediatrician or dermatologist first.
The American Academy of Dermatology’s diaper rash guidance is a good reference if you are trying to sort out when simple home care is enough and when that rash needs more attention.
- 🧴 Ingredients
- 🛠️ Supplies You’ll Need
- 👶 How to Make Anti-Fungal Baby Wipes
- 📦 Container Options
- 💡 Tips and Use Directions
- 🧊 Storage
- 💸 Budget101® Price Breakdown: Anti-Fungal Baby Wipes
- 🛒 Walmart Grocery List
- ❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Anti-Fungal Baby Wipes
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Ingredients
- 1/2 c. distilled water
- 1 tsp. vinegar
- 1/4 c. aloe vera gel
- 1 T. calendula oil
- 2 drop lavender essential
- 2 drop tea tree essential oil
Discourages Yeast diaper rashes.
Supplies You’ll Need
In order to make your own Baby wipes you’ll need the following items:
- Paper Towels (preferably a soft brand)
- Anti-Fungal Solution Above
- Container to put them in
If you want a related homemade version without the antifungal blend, have a look at MYO Simple Solution Baby Wipes or MYO Baby Wipes for another easy option.
How to Make Anti-Fungal Baby Wipes
- Cut the paper towel roll in half.
- Combine the distilled water, vinegar, aloe vera gel, calendula oil, lavender essential oil, and tea tree essential oil in a bowl.
- Soak in paper towels in a bowl of the Anti-Fungal Baby Solution to absorb the moisture.
- Let the towels stand for 20 minutes in a sealed, air tight container, or overnight if not covered.
- Slide the cardboard center out of the paper towels.
- Place the wet Paper Towels in the Container.
- Pull out one at a time to use. Works best if taken from the center of the roll.
Container Options
Paper Product (choose one)
Paper Towels (soft), Bounty, Viva, or a good brand that won’t fall apart.
CONTAINER (choose one)
- Empty Shortening Can
- Ice Cream Bucket
- Any small round container with plastic lid
With all these containers, you can cut an “X” into the plastic lid and then pull them out that way. It will hold the moisture in better. Have fun decorating the container if giving as a gift!
Tips and Use Directions
Pull the wipes from the center of the roll for the easiest one-at-a-time use. A softer, sturdier paper towel matters here because thin bargain rolls tend to shred once they are fully soaked, and that gets old fast.
These wipes can be used while camping, around the home, left in the car for quick clean-ups or of course, as Baby Wipes.
In addition to being more economical, most people claim these formulas cause fewer irritations on the skin.
If you like making your own baby-care basics, DIY Chamomile & Lavender Baby Powder pairs nicely with this idea for a simple homemade care basket.
Storage
Store the finished wipes in a tightly covered container so the towels stay evenly moist and do not pick up odors. For best quality, keep only a small amount at room temperature and use it within 2 days.
For a more conservative storage option, refrigerate the covered container and use the wipes within 5 to 7 days. That refrigerator window is an estimate based on a moist, homemade skin-contact product with no commercial preservative system, so if the wipes smell off, discolor, or feel slimy, toss them without debate.
If you want to prep ahead, store the dry half-roll and mix the liquid fresh when you need it. The unopened individual ingredients keep much longer on their own, but once combined into a wet wipe solution, the safe window gets much shorter.
💸 Budget101® Price Breakdown: Anti-Fungal Baby Wipes
Ingredient |
Walmart Item |
Pkg Price |
Amount Used |
Cost Used |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Distilled water |
– |
1/2 C. |
$0.01 |
|
Vinegar |
$1.18 |
1 t. |
$0.01 |
|
Aloe vera gel |
$4.48 |
1/4 C. |
$0.40 |
|
Calendula oil |
$3.36 |
1 T. |
$0.04 |
|
Lavender essential oil |
$4.98 |
2 drops |
$0.03 |
|
Tea tree essential oil |
$4.98 |
2 drops |
$0.03 |
|
Roll soft paper towels |
$1.98 |
1/2 |
$0.99 |
💸 |
Cost |
|---|---|
🧾 Total Batch Cost |
$1.51 |
👨👩👧👦 Cost Per Serving |
$0.03 |
📅 Walmart prices last verified August 26, 2026. Prices may vary by location and are subject to change. Learn how to calculate the cost of a recipe on your own!
🛒 Walmart Grocery List
- Distilled Water, 1 Gallon
- White Vinegar, 12.7 fl oz
- Aloe Vera Gel, 12 oz
- Calendula Oil, 4 fl oz
- Lavender Essential Oil, 0.5 fl oz
- Tea Tree Essential Oil, 0.5 fl oz
Not sure exactly what this batch costs you per serving? Here’s how to break down the real cost of any recipe so you know before you shop.
Frequently Asked Questions about Anti-Fungal Baby Wipes
You can, and they usually hold together better than paper towels. Use soft cotton or flannel squares, pour the solution over just enough wipes for a few days, and wash them in hot water after use so you are not storing a damp pile indefinitely.
If you are making a small batch you will use quickly, room temperature for about 2 days is reasonable, but refrigeration is the safer choice for a moist homemade wipe. Cold storage slows spoilage and gives you a more conservative 5 to 7 day window in a tightly covered container.
Choose a soft, sturdy roll that will not fall apart once soaked. Thicker brands like the original directions suggest are easier to pull from the center, while thin towels tend to shred and leave you fishing out soggy confetti, which is nobody’s idea of progress.
You can simplify the mixture if you are dealing with very sensitive skin, but it will change the original formula. If you do make any change, test it on a small area first and stop using it right away if you notice redness, stinging, or extra irritation.
The soak time gives the liquid a chance to travel through the full roll so the center towels are damp too. If you pull the tube too early, the middle can stay dry and the outer layers end up doing all the work.
You can double or triple the liquid, but only if you also have clean containers and a plan to use the wipes within the same short storage window. Bigger is not always better here because homemade wet wipes do not have the preservative system that commercial wipes use.
Any small round container with a tight plastic lid works well, and the original shortening can or ice cream bucket ideas still do the job. Cutting an X in the lid helps the towels feed through while holding moisture better than leaving the top loose.
Toss them at the first sign of an off smell, discoloration, slimy texture, or visible mold. Homemade moist products are not the place to get thrifty after they look suspicious.
They can be handy for camping, quick clean-ups in the car, and general messes around the house, which is exactly why this kind of batch is so useful. Just keep a separate container for skin use so the baby wipes stay clean and do not pick up grime from multi-purpose jobs.
Distilled water gives you a more consistent base because it does not carry the minerals or variable treatment residues that tap water can. For a simple homemade wipe that may sit for a few days, that little bit of control is worth the tiny extra cost.
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Anti-Fungal Baby Wipes
Equipment
Materials
- ½ cup distilled water
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- ¼ cup aloe vera gel
- 1 tablespoon calendula oil
- 2 drops lavender essential oil
- 2 drops tea tree essential oil
- ½ roll soft paper towels
Instructions
- Cut the paper towel roll in half.
- In a bowl, combine the distilled water, vinegar, aloe vera gel, calendula oil, lavender essential oil, and tea tree essential oil.
- Set the half roll of paper towels in the bowl or pour the solution over it so the towels absorb the liquid.
- Let the towels stand for 20 minutes in a sealed airtight container, or overnight if not covered.
- Slide the cardboard tube out from the center.
- Place the wet towels in your storage container.
- Pull wipes from the center of the roll one at a time for use.
Notes
Prep time is estimated from the stated steps.
Store tightly covered.
For best quality, use within 2 days at room temperature or 5 to 7 days refrigerated. This storage window is an estimate for a homemade moist wipe mixture without a commercial preservative system.
If the wipes develop an off odor, discoloration, slime, or visible mold, discard them.
