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washing new baby clothes - fabric softener?

bridetobe987bridetobe987 member
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I am in the process of washing the baby's clothes (for the first time before he wears them).  And I am using Dreft. When I dry the clothes should I not use fabric softener?  I am not a big fan of washing new clothes, but I have read it's what you need to do.  Thanks in advance for your help or any tips!
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  • SmellygirlSmellygirl member
    No fabric softener.  You can use those little balls that are reusable - but don't use fabric softener on baby stuff Smile
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  • jaime5121jaime5121
    I used a free and clear fabric softener.  My Dr said it would be just fine to use as long as it was a free and clear. 
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  • Kflie83Kflie83 member
    I say no since the extra chemicals and smells might bother the baby.
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  • Traycee1242Traycee1242 member

    No fabric softener.

    And why are you not a fan of "washing new clothes"??? You should always wash new clothes before you wear them. Clothes are in warehouses with rodents, people touching them in stores.... ew. Always wash new clothes.

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  • NDwife07NDwife07

    No softener!

    And not just for baby clothes - try not using it in your regular laundry, too, since your baby will be snuggling against you and other fabrics.

    Add 1/4 cup white vinegar to the rinse cycle and use dryer balls - the fabric comes out just as soft and without chemicals or smells.

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  • txbabs111txbabs111 member
    imageNDwife07:

    Add 1/4 cup white vinegar to the rinse cycle and use dryer balls - the fabric comes out just as soft and without chemicals or smells.

    I wanted to tell you that I started using vinegar in the rinse cycle rather than fabric softener per your suggestion and it works really well. Just wanted to say thanks! 

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  • JasonsMauiMamaJasonsMauiMama
    imagetxbabs111:
    imageNDwife07:

    Add 1/4 cup white vinegar to the rinse cycle and use dryer balls - the fabric comes out just as soft and without chemicals or smells.

    I wanted to tell you that I started using vinegar in the rinse cycle rather than fabric softener per your suggestion and it works really well. Just wanted to say thanks! 

    Really! Hmm....I'll be picking up some dryer balls then! Thanks!

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  • June4bride2beJune4bride2be

    You can use it on your own clothes, the reason behind not using it on baby clothes is it destroys the fire retardant stuff of their PJ's. Using a free and clear on yours shouldn't bother babies skin.

    I am using dryer balls on baby clothes, softens them up but does little for static.

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  • NewMrs07NewMrs07 member
    I would keep it as simple and fragrance-free as possible. No softeners and use a mild detergent especially for baby clothes. Babies have sensitive skin.
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  • stephm0188stephm0188
    Also a fan of vinegar for ALL clothes. Much cheaper and more eco-friendly. You can add a few drops of essential oils, too, if you like.
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  • grace&rickygrace&ricky
    No fabric softener for me.  I use All free & clear and I don't think the baby clothes even needed softener.  Clothes still came out soft.
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