Which detergent are you washing baby clothes in?

amanda1680 · March 2011

I had my shower this weekend, and now I want to wash and organize all the cute clothes we received. What's the concensus on the special baby detergents? I know Dreft is out there, and I've also heard you can just use a regular detergent but can't remember the brand/type. So what are you using? Any recs from the second time mamas?

Telly21182 · March 2011

I'll be using Free and Clear detergents - based on what's on sale/cheaper when I need to buy it.

This way I only need to buy one kind of detergent!

cvl105 · March 2011

We use All Free & Clear for our clothes...we will use the same for hers.

bethanyandsteve20 · March 2011

I currently use arm and hammer detergent for myself and my husband's clothes because my skin seems to react to others with fragrances or added chemicals- I am not sure how best it is for baby clothes but I intend on using it for that as well- Good luck

kate05 · March 2011

I use free & clear stuff anyway so I am just going to use the same stuff. As long as the detergent is free and clear it's fine to use.

Heather16578 · March 2011

I used ALL Free & Clear but I have also purchased Tide's Free and Clear as well. They dont have a smell so I also purchased the baby dryer sheets that BRU has so I can get that clean smell.

kimbo1216 · March 2011

If you don't use a baby specific detergent, like Dreft, then just make sure they are "free and clear." Read the labels. They will tell you if they are for sensitive skins. there are multiple brands that carry this kind. All natural is best.

ETA: As someone with sensitive skin. I find liquid is FAR better than powder. For some reason, I break out when I use powder detergents.

CarlaAndJames · March 2011

Tide Free and Clear. It made no sense to me to do baby detergent for her stuff when her skin will touch everything in the house.

natusik670 · March 2011

I use Ecos (natural laundry detergent) for our clothes and will use it for her stuff.

amanda1680 · March 2011

Thanks, ladies! I figured that Dreft and other baby detergents were unnecessary and overpriced (like lots of other baby stuff!). Looks like I'll be checking out the Free and Clear and natural detergents.

bestmaid6 · March 2011

I've used All Free & Clear for years and will continue to use it for all of the baby's stuff (except for his diapers, we'll use Rockin' Green for those). I thought about trying the new Method Free & Clear concentrate in those little pumps, but I found some All Free & Clear on clearance an stocked up (they changed the packaging recently and needed to get rid of the old style, SCORE!).

edaustin · March 2011

I'm using Dreft, and then the Free & Clear Bounce to avoid static.

3Girls3xsTheFun · March 2011

Both of my DDs get terrible eczema and their allergist told me it was pointless to use a seperate detergent for just their clothes because their skin will touch everything in the house AND that the super chemical smelly stuff we used to use for our clothes doesn't completely wash out of the washer after each load, so there's still a chance it will transfer to their stuff.

So, we use Free & Clear for everyone and Bounce Clear dryer sheets.