Wiping a Baby on Shabbat

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Question

What is the permitted way to wipe a baby on Shabbat? Is it allowed to use wipes?

Answer

The only permitted way is to spray a little water on the baby instead of wiping (using a sprayer, etc.), and then it is allowed to wipe with a wipe if there is no benefit from the water coming out of the wipe. Other methods (such as paper wipes, squeezing from before Shabbat, kosher wipes for Shabbat, etc.) are prohibited.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chayim, Siman 320

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