For snacks I use wipes. The older children 3 and 4 use them and do it themselves. Craft, they was in the sink or I wash them in the sink. Lunch I use facecloths. Older aren't messy and can use the facecloth themselves. I tried using cloths all day and it was way more work. I only go through one tub a week of wipes and I pay no more than $3.49 at the most.