Cradle Score
Diapering · Last checked Sep 30, 2026

Honest Company Baby Wipes

About 3–5¢ per wipeLow confidence

Verdict

Plant-based cloth with mild cleansers, thicker than budget wipes. Preserved with low-level phenoxyethanol.

Plant-based clothFragrance free~10 ingredients

What parents and testers say

Recurring praise

  • Cleans well
  • Thick

Recurring complaints

  • Contains phenoxyethanol

Our summary of patterns across the reviews and threads linked below. Not quotes.

Materials & safety check

!PreservativePhenoxyethanol at low concentration
✓RecallsNone found in CPSC wipe recalls since 2022

When to buy it

Before birth

Stock 2–3 packs

After birth

Buy in bulk once you know baby's skin tolerates them

Consider instead: WaterWipes for no preservatives.

Sources

  1. NonToxicLab: Best non-toxic baby wipes
  2. CPSC recall database: "wipes" recalls since 2022

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