Baby wipes were among the first wipes to be introduced to the consumer market. Today, they are a standard part of the diaper changing process and are used to clean babies' hands and faces in feeding. In general, baby wipes are valued by consumers as a handy, hygienic way to keep babies clean at home or on the move.

Toddler wipes have been developed for the growing baby. Toddler wipes allow the child to develop a newfound sense of independence by learning a new, grown-up skill as well as allow parents to have a little less bathroom responsibility. Flushable toddler wipes makes it easier for toddlers to clean up after using the toilet.
Ahlstrom commercialized the 1st dispersible wipe in 2000 for flushable applications. Additionally, Ahlstrom HYDRASPUN® dispersible wiping fabrics comply with the 2008 INDA / EDANA flushability guidelines. Our HYDRASPUN® dispersible materials also pass the biodegradable ISO 14851 test: Determination of the ultimate aerobic biodegradability of plastic materials in an aqueous medium.