# Reusable Child Wipes bumGenius' Flannel Wipes are an Eco-friendly Solution for Kids and Babies By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-12-04 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flannel-wipes References: [cottonbabies](http://www.cottonbabies.com/product_info.php?cPath=37&products_id=104) & [bumgenius](http://www.bumgenius.com/style_category/accessories/) With the arrival of infants of children comes many messes, but fortunately they can be addressed in an eco-friendly way with products like these [reusable flannel wipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papaya-reusables) from bumGenius. The Flannel Baby Wipes are completely natural and unbleached, meaning they will not irritate a child's sensitive skin when used for washing faces, blowing runny noses or diapering. To use and wash, the cloths simply need water. The flannel wipes can also be added to a wipe warmer, since they come in standard sizes. While it's become quite popular for many parents to adopt the [cloth diapering system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disposable-cotton-diaper), baby wipes are still seen as an item that should be disposed of quickly. However, products like these show that diapering and child care can be an [eco-friendly process](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecopeacos-bath-bundle) at home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Baby Products:** Reusable and sustainable baby products, like flannel wipes from bumGenius, are on the rise and disrupting the traditional market of disposable baby wipes. - **Natural & Unbleached Materials:** Consumer demand for non-irritating and unbleached materials, like those used in bumGenius' flannel wipes, is growing and disrupting the market of traditional baby wipes made of synthetic and chemical-laden materials. - **Sustainable Parenting:** Sustainable and eco-friendly parenting practices, like using reusable flannel wipes from bumGenius, are gaining popularity and disrupting the traditional market of disposable baby products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Baby Products:** The baby products industry is being disrupted by the rise of reusable and sustainable products, like flannel wipes from bumGenius, as consumers become more environmentally conscious. - **Sustainability:** The sustainability industry is seeing growth opportunities in the eco-friendly parenting space, as more consumers prioritize sustainability in their purchasing decisions for baby and child products. - **Home and Family Services:** The home and family services industry can capitalize on the trend of sustainable parenting by offering eco-friendly solutions and products for families, like reusable flannel wipes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Thick Sustainable Baby Wipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/99-waterbased.md) - [Minimally Packaged Cosmetic Wipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cheeky-panda-dry-wipes.md) - [Eco-Friendly Hygiene Wipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freshist-debuts1.md) - [Sustainable Anti-Bacterial Wipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biom.md) - [Flushable Feminine Wipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/down-there-wipes.md) - [Absorbent Reusable Paper Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-paper-towel.md) - [Reusable Wet Wipe Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-tissue-cleaner.md) - [Reusable Baby Care Product Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodnest.md) - [Gentle Baby Wipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parasol-co.md)