Dreft or All Free and Clear, or other?

WellGROOMed+ · September 2015

We plan to wash a lot of babies clothes this weekend in preparation. I hear mixed things about All Free and Clear, can I get some opinions? Thanks!

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lalena · September 2015

We use Arm and Hammer sensitive. It works great and is very reasonably priced

Snoflakes4eva · September 2015

Dreft is the worst. It is so expensive and the scent is way too strong. We use All free and clear because it was what we used pre- baby. I think using regular detergent is fine. I think this is something FTMs get overly concerned about.

millereliz13 · September 2015

I'm using Tide Free and Clear. I'm a FTM but using it because I have sensitive skin myself and Tide is what I use for my clothing.

joules11235 · September 2015

With my first, we switched to Tide Free and Clear which worked well for us. We've continued to use that and plan to going forward.

fhopefaithlove1 · September 2015

We are using All Free & Clear! Dreft is so expensive and seems like such a waste of money.

oneblessedmess · September 2015

We use Tide Free and Clear.

kesmeredith · September 2015

I just washed my first load with 7th generation. Feels clean, looks good, no strong smell.. good to me!

blsav23 · September 2015

I washed all of my newborn clothes with regular ol' detergent, not even thinking about it. I think it's Costco's environmentally friendly kind. I'm not rewashing, folding & putting it all away again. I'm sure it's fine. If not, I'll purchase something more "baby friendly". I'm a FTM & these things slip my mind

susanb15 · September 2015

I think baby detergent is mostly a marketing ploy...
I have sensitive skin and use arm & hammer with no dye or perfume. Our daughter will get the same unless her skin reacts.

mac-n-cheesy · September 2015

I was at Target tonight comparing laundry detergent prices and Dreft was nearly twice as much as All Free Clear and several dollars more than Tide Free & Gentle. I've always used Tide Coldwater Clean and Tide Ultra Stain Release (for DH's work clothes; he is an airplane mechanic/diesel mechanic at his family's business so I can't use cheap detergent!) but am going to switch to Tide Ultra Stain Release Free & Gentle (white bottle) once I run out of my current supply.
I didn't realize they made the Ultra Stain Release in Free & Gentle and Tide always has coupons in the Sunday circulars so I was happy when I found this tonight!
The smell of Dreft also kind of makes me nauseous and I think it's a marketing ploy too. I'm not sure how well other brands like Seventh Generation, Babyganics, etc compare to the cleaning ability of Tide but I'd be willing to give those a try as well if I found a good deal.

DrillSergeantCat · September 2015

I just read an article yesterday about the 10 things you don't need. Special detergent for baby was on that list. Just use whatever you normally use.

CarrieOct15 · September 2015

We registered for Dreft & I personally looove the smell (although I can tell that this is an unpopular opinion!). We won't go out & buy it if we don't get it at the shower because of the price, but I am a fan.

WellGROOMed+ · September 2015

Thanks for all the info! We found some coupons for ALL so All Free and Clear it is haha. Probably something we should have done a while anyway with mild eczema.

There is another. Star Wars Baby Announcement.

eamarat · September 2015

I have sensitive skin but no brand preference so it makes it easier to save money by going with whatever free and clear I can get the best price on. Unless baby is super sensitive and requires something particular then that's what we'll be doing.

cMichelle0423 · September 2015

The honest company!

sdw84 · September 2015

I got two bottles of dreft from my baby shower. I love the smell. It smells of baby. But after these bottles I will probably just use what I normally use which is some type of tide.

fitmama89 · September 2015

I use Ecos for DD & will just use that for this baby. You can purchase a huge thing at Costco for a decent price!

jamiem522 · September 2015

I think anything without dyes and perfumes is the only thing I'd look for.. I use that normally on my clothes so I'm not looking to change it. If he has sensitive skin and something comes from it then I will try something else but no need to switch to anything until then!

Knottie1442268460 · September 2015

Draft smells so good. My mom used it. But I make my own. https://www.everydaycheapskate.com/home-and-family/quick-n-easy-homemade-laundry-detergent-update-with-tutorial/

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