What do you wash your LO's Clothing with?

chucknorris11 · July 2009

Do you get a special detergent or do you use your regular? I am at the point where I have enough that I can start washing, I just want to make sure I do it correctly

TIA! and sorry if this is a stupid question. I wanted a practical answer, not a google answer.

lizrenee06 · July 2009

dreft. it comes in a pink bottle and can be found at most stores. we bought ours from walmart. its formulated for sensative skin, so your LO doesnt break out from anything. quick tip...use less than what it specifies. it lathers easily and quickly.

tak2002 · July 2009

I'm going to use something that's "free & clear"...not sure which brand though. I think Dreft smells like perfume and may irritate my babe.

Adriamichelle83 · July 2009

All free & clear, that way I can just wash all of our clothes together. Much more realistic & affordable.

mamaofliam · July 2009

We use a fragrance and dye free because DH has sensitive skin so just using that (any brand)

To be honest, if we didn't already use free & clear I would just use regular until I discovered if LO was sensitive to it. Or I would use free & clear for the first few weeks only.

I wouldn't bother with baby deterg because they are, in essence just regular but baby sented.

lewis610 · July 2009

This is not a stupid question. We use All Free and Clear for all of our clothing. I didnt want to pay for 2 detergents when one does the trick. I use Downey Fabric Softner on mine and dh's clothing.

mrsdc701 · July 2009

Purex or All Free and Clear. Dreft is too expensive for my taste and I've heard the perfumes in it aren't really that great for baby.

Gen Devine · July 2009

You can buy special detergent, but it can be pretty expensive. Some of my Mom-friends used it, some didn't. None have had any problems either way when I asked them about it.

It apparently really just depends on how sensitive (or not) your LO's skin is.

I've actually just washed a few basics in plain old hot water...I'm trying the wait and see approach.

I figure I'll wash a onsie or two in my regular stuff and watch LO really closely - neither FI or I have ever had particularly senstive skin or are allergic to much of anything - Mom swears she never used baby detergent for me.

We figure that if he doesn't have any problems then I won't worry about it. If he seems irritated by it at all, I'll go buy a big ol' jug of the dreft.

miababy · July 2009

mrsdc701:
Purex or All Free and Clear. Dreft is too expensive for my taste and I've heard the perfumes in it aren't really that great for baby.

This. We usually use the All F&C, but I've read that Purex, Publix brand and Aldo brand F&C are also really good and well priced.

triplenine · July 2009

I think Tide Free and Clear...I need to use a detergent that is HE for my front loader.... not many brands make the HE, Tide and Dreft do tho.

mandolynn81 · July 2009

I'm using dreft now, but you can also do anything that is free and clear.?

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suscq · July 2009

Adriamichelle83:
All free & clear, that way I can just wash all of our clothes together. Much more realistic & affordable.

This

volleydiva · July 2009

I use Tide Free.

Manderlin923 · July 2009

DH makes ours- I think he uses some combo of regular soap, borax & baking soda & water. It's super duper cheap and smells nice and clean

And we wash all our stuff in it, not just baby stuff...

missmelanee · July 2009

mrsdc701:
Purex or All Free and Clear. Dreft is too expensive for my taste and I've heard the perfumes in it aren't really that great for baby.

Me too, i use Purex free and clear b/c i am BFing and also love to hold my daughter and being a Gain detergent lover i knew that would more than likely irritate her . The Purex is very affordable and its easier to just buy one detergent instead of one just for itty bitty baby clothes.

I also use Bounce free dryer sheets! Big Smile

Jen&Joe06 · July 2009

Ivory Snow.

IselaCid · July 2009

We use a detergent free of dyes and fragrances for everything so baby gets the same stuff.

IselaCid · July 2009

Manderlin923:
DH makes ours- I think he uses some combo of regular soap, borax & baking soda & water. It's super duper cheap and smells nice and clean
And we wash all our stuff in it, not just baby stuff...

Impressive!

Have you heard of soapnuts?

dconsolatti · July 2009

triplenine:
I think Tide Free and Clear...I need to use a detergent that is HE for my front loader.... not many brands make the HE, Tide and Dreft do tho.

This...I just bought it but have yet to use it.

aniceucchik · July 2009

i have been using All Free and Clear but I want to try the Tide Free also...i have always used Tide and I feel that it just gets things cleaner than All...i have a bottle of dreft, but havent used it for anything...i heard its perfume-y.

Blackvelvet · July 2009

I will be using all free and clear tide makes me itch. I pray LO gets dad's skina nd not mine I can't use most detergents I have to buy special soaps made from goatsmilk for the shower and sink or I get a nasty rash.

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