These baby wipes have no detected PFAS, our tests show

By Jessica D’Argenio Waller | Consumer Reports | June 11, 2026

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"Unless you’re a parent, you probably can’t fathom the amount of baby wipes a child can go through every day. Researchers in one study estimated the number to be as high as around 10,000 wipes in the first three years of life alone. It’s only natural to wonder what’s actually in baby wipes, especially considering they’re used on babies’ sensitive skin.

Concerns about harmful chemicals in baby wipes have been on the rise, especially per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), human-made compounds known as “forever chemicals” because of their persistence in the environment and in human bodies. PFAS chemicals are found in many types of products and packaging, and can also contaminate products during the manufacturing process. All of that has made PFAS difficult for consumers to avoid. Recent testing by Consumer Reports has found PFAS in bandages, food packaging, and cookware in varying amounts, and PFAS in personal care products is also a concern.

Exposure to some of these persistent substances, sometimes even at low levels, has been linked to negative health effects across organ systems, ranging from hormone disruption to reduced immune system responses to vaccinations, developmental delays, and an increased risk of thyroid disease, liver damage, and certain cancers."