Fabirc Softeners

etecson

So there have been lots of posts about baby laundry detergents, but not really about fabric softeners.  Does anyone use one in particular over another?  Are they not recommended at all?  I know for my cloth dipes, it's a big no-no, but what about bedding and their regular onesies, etc...?

thethomps

I use Method unscented dryer sheets.  We get them at Lowe's, but I think Target and Sprouts have them, too.  I like them because they don't leave oily spots like normal fabric softener sheets can.  They do a good job of softening our clothes and sheets.

Sinafey

Fabric softeners remove the flame retardant coating that's put on baby clothes and bedding.  I use wool dryer balls instead.

ETA: You can put a few capfuls of vinegar in the washer to naturally soften the fabric without the added chemicals, if needed.

SareBear30

I was thinking about getting some wool balls and starting to use vinegar instead, but haven't done so yet. Do the wool balls make a big difference? I hate scratchy towels!

Sinafey

SareBear30:

I was thinking about getting some wool balls and starting to use vinegar instead, but haven't done so yet. Do the wool balls make a big difference? I hate scratchy towels!

I haven't noticed much of a difference (other than scent) since switching to the dryer balls, but I was never consistent about using dryer sheets anyway.  They do definitely make the load dry faster and reduce static.  

As an added bonus they're also my DD's favorite toys  I'm the mom with the kid that happily clutches her dryer ball for an hour long trip through HEB.  She's been doing it for months.

HSartteach

I stopped using the sheets since we started to use cloth.  Once we are out of diapers, I will go back to using them.  I don't really notice that we aren't using them.  I air dry half of my clothes anyway.