8 Ways to Reuse Baby Wipe Containers Around the House
I still have baby wipe containers all over the house, even though we haven't had a baby in diapers for more than 3 years. They make such great storage containers - the toy room has stacks of containers filled with cars, puzzles, and more tiny toys than I can count.
We have wipes containers in the office, the garage, the kitchen, and bathrooms. They're filled with items we use everyday, things we need to tuck away, and stuff I'd never find again if it weren't neatly stacked and labeled in the perfect container.
I've put together a list of my favorite uses - and some new ones that make me wish we were still buying wipes! Check out these ideas for repurposing baby wipe containers:
Battery Storage
We store our batteries in a wipes container - it's easily carted from room to room when we need it. I also have a second container clearly marked "dead batteries" so I can quickly toss the old ones into the wipes slot for storage until we take them in for recycling.
Toy Storage
Baby wipe containers are perfectly sized for some of the most popular toys - cars, action figures, Squinkies - and this idea for chalk paint labeling is perfect for kids' ever-changing needs.
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Emergency Car Kit
I've carried around a "just in case" box for years, filled with all the little things you need when you're out and about. The two keys for us have been socks (for "emergency" bounce house visits) and parking money (to avoid high ATM fees on unexpected outings).
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Homemade Cleaners
Baby wipe containers are perfect to hold your DIY cleaners and solutions - disinefectant, homemade baby wipes, and more can be mixed right in the box, with fabric, old t-shirts, or paper towels for ready use.
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First Aid Kit
You might want to carry one of these in the car too, for accidents at parks & playgrounds. In addition to bandages and disinfectant, baby wipe containers can also hold vitamins and medications for easy use.
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Playing Card Storage
Card boxes fall apart so quickly - tape the box to a wipes container, then store your cards & other game pieces inside. This also works great for puzzles.
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Recipe Box
A baby wipes container just so happens to be about the same size as a recipe box. It also conveniently holds the card you're using right in the lid.
Arts & Craft Supplies
Crayons, scissors, beads, buttons - they're everywhere when you craft with kids. The manageable size of baby wipes containers makes it easy for kids to get what they need.
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-By Heather Sokol
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