Day #30: SMQ Organics Review and Giveaway


Since I started cloth diapering, I always wanted to try cloth wipes.  Recently, I was given the opportunity to try out wipes from SMQ Organics.

SMQ Organics is a mom owned and crafted Etsy shop that specializes in organic handcrafted baby items, including crib sheets, washcloths, cloth wipes, and blankets.

About the wipes:
  • Wipes in Organic Cotton, Soy and Rayon from Bamboo.
  • These wipes are good for your baby and good for the planet. They are luxuriously soft and will not irritate baby's delicate newborn skin.
  • Can also be used for Cleaning, Dirty Faces or Runny Noses.
  • Hypoallergenic so they are great for babies with eczema.
  • Machine wash & dry.
  • Handmade in Canada.
My review:  
For review I was sent a set of green wipes. Upon touching the wipes they were very soft and a really good size.  Included with the wipes was a letter explaining what they are made of, as well as two different recipes for homemade wipes solution.  Since I didn't have any tea tree oil on hand, I decided to use a very simple variation of one of the recipes.
 I combined: 1 tablespoon baby oil 2 teaspoons baby wash (or baby shampoo) 2 1/2 cups water and poured over the wipes that were in a plastic baby wipes container.  Then I just swished them around a bit and then were ready to go!  Baby A was happy to oblige by providing me with a very stinky diaper shortly after, so I could try the wipes out.  With disposable wipes, it feels like we easily use 6-8 wipes with her stinky diapers, but with these cloth wipes, I only had to use two! Baby A also has problems with diaper rash and sensitive skin, so disposable wipes often irritate her skin and hurt her, but with these wipes that was not a problem as they are made with organic materials and no chemicals.
Overall, the wipes were easy to use, soft and gentle on her skin. When I was finished, I just tossed them in with the cloth diapers in my wetbag and then were ready to wash with the next load of diapers.  I don't think it could get easier than that! The only tip I have is to pre-wash your wipes alone or they will run onto your diapers if placed next to them when wet.

Learn more: You can learn more about SMQ Organics and all of her products by visiting her Etsy shop.

Purchase: Visit her Etsy shop to browse her beautiful selection of handmade items for babies.

 
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*I was not financially compensated for this post. I received a product for review purposes. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience.*      

57 comments

  1. I love the bright colors of these blankets, I think the orange is my favorite!
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/116732312/baby-blanket-organic-receiving-swaddling?

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  2. I love the swaddle blankets, they look so soft.

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  3. I like the bunny buddy. The colors are great!

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  4. I use cloth wipes about half the time, for wet diapers only

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  5. I like this crib sheet: http://www.etsy.com/listing/93283981/organic-crib-sheet-fitted-crib-sheet?

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  6. I am hoping to use cloth diapers and wipes when my first is born.
    But I do have a question: do you need to rinse them before washing if they get really dirty while cleaning a messy diaper?

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  7. It's between the crib sheets or the cloth wipes. We can never have too many of either in our house.

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  8. I like the baby bamboo receiving blanket

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  9. To me - you have to use cloth wipes if you are going to CD. It doesn't make sense otherwise.

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  10. The receiving blankets look very nice!

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  11. I use cloth wipes because I think they get baby cleaner, and it's easier to use them since I cloth diaper. It all goes to one bucket.

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  12. I have never used cloth wipes but would be willing to give them a try.

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  13. I love the Organic Crib Sheets :)

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  14. I like the Japanese-style baby bedding.

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  15. I made some cloth wipes out of an old flannel receiving blanket. Not the best quality, but they work for now.

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  16. i love the bamboo baby blanket!! someday i would love to have all bamboo bedding in our house!! someday! :)
    beth c

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  17. Hand Knit Bunny Buddy in Wild Flowers - NEW is adorable!

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  18. I like the Organic Baby Blanket Toy - Bunny Buddy

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  19. My daughter is planning on using cloth diapers and wipes.

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  20. I would love the organic baby wash cloths!

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  21. I like the XL Bamboo receiving blanket!
    jbang0331 at yahoo dot com

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  22. I like the organic playpen sheets.

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  23. I LOVEE the Organic Baby Blanket Toy - Hand Knit Bunny Buddy in Wild Flowers, sooo adorable!

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  24. I do not use cloth wipes but I am planning on cloth diapering my newborn and only cloth will touch babies bum! What is the best fabric to use as cloth wipes?

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  25. Everything! But I would love to try the organic swaddling blanket!

    ~Christine Savela

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  26. I plan on using them when my baby gets here in May!

    ~Christine Savela

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  27. We are planning to use cloth wipes (and diapers) when our son arrives in May.

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  28. I like the play pen sheets. I'd love to have one for our mini-crib.

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  29. Love cloth wipes. They work so much better!

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  30. I like Organic Dishcloth or Exfoliating Wash Cloth

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  31. I like the organic washcloths and dish clothes.

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  32. Love the baby wash cloth hope I can order some soon!!

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  33. The crib sheets! There are not enough out there in the retail world.

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  34. The organic crib sheets would be my choice.

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  35. I really need some cloth wipes, I only have a dozen and these look really nice. my baby loves chewing on lovies too so the bunny buddy would probably be something he would like. organic crib sheets would be nice if I could get him to sleep in his crib!

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  37. My baby boy should be here any day now and I plan to use cloth wipes...I have bought baby washcloths and plan to make a solution.

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  38. not yet, but I plan to when LO arrives!

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  39. What a great concept-- I definitely recommend pairing these items with organic pillows because of the close contact with your face for such prolonged amounts of time. Organic bedding has been one of the best home upgrades I've made so far, it's great to see other people encouraging this concept as well!

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  40. I only have a dozen and these look really nice. my baby loves chewing on lovies too so the bunny buddy would probably be something he would like. organic baby clothing company would be nice if I could get him to sleep in his crib!

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