The Ultimate Hello Charlie Cheat Sheet Guide - Updating
Welcome to your one-stop destination for all of Hello Charlie's most trusted product reviews and recommendations. Our team has been researching and reviewing natural and non-toxic products for over 20 years — and we know what works. Whether you're changing nappies, choosing laundry detergent, or picking the best baby moisturiser, our cheat sheets are here to help you make informed, safe, and eco-conscious choices.
Chapter 1: Natural Baby Wipes Cheat Sheet
🌿 Why Baby Wipes Matter
You’ll go through thousands of baby wipes in the first few years. Many contain harsh chemicals that can irritate your baby’s sensitive skin — which is why ingredient transparency and eco-credentials matter.
✅ What to Look For in Baby Wipes
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Biodegradable fabric (bamboo, cotton, wood pulp)
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Fragrance-free and alcohol-free
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Short, clean ingredient lists
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Clear labelling and no greenwashing
❌ Ingredients to Avoid
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Phenoxyethanol (especially for infants)
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Parabens
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PEGs (polyethylene glycols)
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Methylisothiazolinone (MIT)
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Synthetic fragrance or perfume
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Triclosan
🟢 Green Light Wipes
High performance + biodegradable + clean ingredients.
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Wotnot Baby Wipes – Organic aloe, biodegradable bamboo cloth
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Joonya Natural Baby Wipes – FSC-certified, fragrance-free, NZ made
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Bunjie Probiotic Eco Wipes – Includes skin-friendly probiotics
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Ecoriginals (NZ Water & Manuka Honey) – Gentle, 90%+ biodegradable
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Noopii Natural Baby Wipes – Bamboo fibre, vitamin E, aloe vera
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Natracare Safe to Flush Wipes – Certified flushable and marine safe
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JAK Organics Wipes (Oil & Aqua) – Compostable bamboo with rich botanicals
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Luv Me Eco Bamboo/Plant Wipes – Plant-based, biodegradable, no nasties
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Mustela Organic Cotton Wipes – EWG Verified, Cosmos Organic certified
🟠 Orange Light Wipes
Biodegradable, but with ingredients or packaging concerns.
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CleanLife Baby Wipes
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Cuddlies Bamboo Wipes
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Curash Simply Water Wipes
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Goat Kids Bamboo Wipes
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Kit & Kin
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Rascal and Friends
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Thankyou Baby Wipes
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Tooshies Pure Water Wipes
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WaterWipes
🔴 Red Light Wipes
Contain questionable or synthetic ingredients and/or poor biodegradability.
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Aldi Mamia Wipes
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Anko (Kmart) Wipes
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Baby U
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Cub Wipes
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Curash Moisturising & Aloe Wipes
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Gaia Bamboo Wipes
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Huggies Wipes
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Johnson’s Baby Wipes
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Little One’s Wipes
💡 Alternatives
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Dry Wipes – Add water yourself (e.g. Nature’s Child Organic Cotton Wipes)
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Reusable Cloth Wipes – Try homemade wipe solutions or ready-to-use cloths
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👶 Chapter 2: Eco Disposable Nappies Cheat Sheet
🌏 Why Eco Nappies?
Whether you're a part-time or full-time disposable nappy user, choosing eco nappies helps reduce waste, limit chemical exposure, and support better manufacturing practices.
✅ What to Look For in Disposable Nappies
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Chlorine-free, fragrance-free, lotion-free
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Sustainable or FSC-certified pulp
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Phthalate-free, no heavy metal inks or dyes
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Transparent ingredient disclosure
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Independent cradle-to-grave eco certifications
🟢 Green Light Nappies
Best of the best — certified, safe, and sustainable.
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Bambo Nature – Nordic Swan & EU Ecolabel, wind-powered factory
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Moltex – EU Ecolabel, made with 100% clean energy in Germany
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Muumi – Nordic Swan certified, solar & hydro-powered production
✅ Better Eco Nappies
No full cradle-to-grave label, but still strong eco and safety credentials.
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Joonya – Vegan, FSC-certified, transparent ingredient testing
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Noopii – Dermatest Certified, supports native tree planting
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Tooshies by TOM – Bamboo core, BCorp, made in solar-powered factory
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Ecoriginals – 90%+ biodegradable, plastic & carbon neutral
🟠 Orange Light Nappies
Make eco claims but lack transparency or have questionable certifications.
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Comfy Koalas
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Eco Boom
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Eco by Naty
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Cuddlies
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Kit & Kin
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Pandas by Luvme
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Pillo
🔴 Red Light Nappies
Conventional brands with limited or no environmental credentials.
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Aldi Mamia
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BabyLove
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Cub
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Happy Little Camper
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Huggies
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Little One’s
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Lovekins
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Rascal & Friends
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