baby wipe

noun

: a moistened, disposable, often antiseptic tissue used chiefly for cleansing the skin especially of babies and children
The goal is to collect 30,000 diapers and baby wipes for the … identical quadruplets who were born Aug. 21 …—The Bellingham (Washington) Herald

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What baby wipes have been recalled? — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 June 2026 Wipe down your cap with a baby wipe between washes to control odors and clean small spots. — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 12 June 2026 His property keeps walkie-talkies, bathtubs, safety rails, baby wipes, diaper bins, and soft towels available. — Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026 Organizers are looking for baby care essentials such as diapers, pull-ups, baby wipes, diaper creams and ointments as well as feminine hygiene products. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for baby wipe

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of baby wipe was in 1966

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“Baby wipe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baby%20wipe. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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