so my family is telling me not to bother using baby detergent for babies clothes and that they always used unscented regular detergent and it was fine. other people are telling me baby detergent is a must ... so what's the deal! also I was getting the small clothes together from my shower to wash them
for when baby arrives and I'm being told that's not necessary at all. not big issues but I'd love to know what you guys are all doing in this department
Re: baby detergent and washing new clothes
LCT - 5.15.14 ~ 9lbs, 22.5 inches
LCT - 5.15.14 ~ 9lbs, 22.5 inches
I also wash baby's clothes before using if they're new. If you think you may have too many of one size though and he'll never get to wear it all you may want to keep tags on it so it can be returned.
ETA: now I'm not sure if I'm correct about the color safe part of dreft. All I know is it smells really strong and makes the clothes feel stiff
Haven't started washing this little ones clothes but I did wash all my sons before he was born. It was a lot if stuff so I was glad to get it out if the way before he arrived.
I do wash them before wearing; I do that with all our clothes though so nothing special.
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BFP#2 DS born at 40+2 on 8/14/12 BFP#3 DD Born at 39+3 on 5/13/14
I never use fabric softener, though. I use 1/2 cup plain white vinegar in the rinse instead (in a Downy ball) to remove detergent residue and reduce hard water deposits. I think that makes the biggest difference.
DS: 11/8/11 | 9 lb 7 oz, 22 in
DD: 5/22/14 | 9 lb 9 oz, 21.5 in
The only special detergent I'll be using is for my cloth diapers but that's a whole world of its own lol
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As long as your regular detergent (not familiar with ecos) is actual detergent and doesn't have fabric softener built in then you can use it on your diapers. Everything in our house is washed with tide, including diapers!