Laundry Detergent

jksj1993 · June 2016

I have heard that any detergent with no dye or fragrance is safe to use for baby. Other than Dreft what is everyone going to use to wash baby clothes that is safe?

jshefty · June 2016

I'll be using Grab Green. I already use it for our clothes. I did some research and found that Dreft still has many chemicals. I buy it on amazon and it makes our clothes very fresh!

bsckgb7 · June 2016

Whatever free and clear is on sale. All, tide or publix store brand.

cmessamore · June 2016

We'll be using All Free and Clear. We already use it for the whole family and it works great on stains and doesn't bother my 4 year old, who has super sensitive skin!

Stephanie7693 · June 2016

I started using seventh generation. My friends new baby is super sensitive, and his little face broke out after I held him for 20 minutes. I was using tide at the time. So I started using what she uses for her family so we don't have to worry about him breaking out from us when we see them. And it's sure not going to hurt with our new baby coming. She can also use dreft, but I'm not a fan of it, and I like that seventh generation is unscented.

BritMC18 · June 2016

We've always used All Free and Clear and will continue to use it after baby is born. I see no point in having two separate detergents.

tisunge602 · June 2016

What @bsckgb7 said -- any "free & clear" detergent that's on sale. Purex and All are usually the cheapest.

kriley602774 · June 2016

I originally used Dreft on my first kiddos clothes but eventually smartened up and started using Tide free and gentle on he whole family's clothes.

ginger819 · June 2016

We used Tide before DD was born so we just switched to Tide free and gentle with her and have never switched back.

jshefty · June 2016

Here's a great website that rates the different laundry soaps by toxicity https://www.ewg.org/guides/subcategories/49-LaundryDetergentHE?brand=6720

ShanRum3 · June 2016

I'm using Dreft in the very beginning, but I will switch back to All Free & Clear after I run out of the Dreft, or Gain which I currently use for the rest if the family. We used to use the All Free& Cleat when DS2 was younger. He suffered from some severe eczema when he was a baby and toddler. He's pretty much grown out of it now that he's 6 though.

DDRRT1982 · June 2016

We use All Free and Clear too

Duffgurl · June 2016

I always stock up on the sale at BRU in December for their brand of Dreft detergent. $10 for the large one.

haboobjob · June 2016

I like Target's Up&Up "Baby Soft" detergent. Basically the same thing as dreft but less expensive and almost always on sale through Cartwheel. Smells soooo good!

kiwico14 · June 2016

Boulder detergent is our favorite. We get it at Costco, King Soopers (Kroger), or Whole Foods. I don't know if it's widely available though.

amarfeo17 · June 2016

I just picked up some Babyganics detergent after returning a bunch of stuff to babies r us

ramoseecology · June 2016

I use the Biokleen free and clear liquid laundry detergent for my clothes now so I'm going to stick with that for now. I also just bought some of their oxygen bleach to try out.

karaszoo1 · June 2016

I always use dreft or purex baby or babies r us /target generic version for the first 6-8mos. I just love the way it smells esp when you add the purex baby scent crystals.oh yummy lol
Then it's off to tide or arm n hammer like the rest of the family.

ThursdayMorning · June 2016

I didn't realize this really was a thing. How important is it to use a softer detergent? I'm washing all of his baby clothes now but just using the standard tide detergent. Toxins? What's the deal?

tisunge602 · June 2016

ThursdayMorning said:

I didn't realize this really was a thing. How important is it to use a softer detergent? I'm washing all of his baby clothes now but just using the standard tide detergent. Toxins? What's the deal?

It's more about the fragrances and dyes that are added to "normal" detergent that can often be irritating to baby's sensitive skin. No need to go out and buy specific "baby" detergent, just buy any free/clear detergent that doesn't have extra chemicals added to it to make it smell good or be, for example, bright blue in color.

ballofmeat · June 2016

I am starting to wash some of my hospital bag clothes and baby clothes. And we always use the free and clear kind...

But then I got to thinking about dryer sheets. We currently use the basil scented Meyer ones. Do they make an unscented dryer sheet? Should I not use dryer sheets for baby clothes?

jjang27 · June 2016

I plan on using Method and/or Seventh Generation Free & Clear. I already use their products and just need to switch to the F&C version. I used BioKleen before, too, and will buy it if it's on sale.

I saw ECOS detergent being sold at my local Costco. Has anyone tried it?

tisunge602 · June 2016

midwestbaby said:

I am starting to wash some of my hospital bag clothes and baby clothes. And we always use the free and clear kind...

But then I got to thinking about dryer sheets. We currently use the basil scented Meyer ones. Do they make an unscented dryer sheet? Should I not use dryer sheets for baby clothes?

I wouldn't use dryer sheets at all for baby clothes. If you're concerned about static, etc. you could try out natural wool dryer balls. I'm about to switch over to those for the whole family. No more buying dryer sheets and fewer chemicals on our skin! You can put drops of essential oils on them to make them smell nice or just use them plain.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GA9P5P0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

jamiesc58 · June 2016

@midwestbaby I just use the same dryer sheets that I always have. They are just Bounce (or on occasion the off brand ones from Dollar General). My dh and ds both have sensitive skin and they aren't bothered by them.

ShanRum3 · June 2016

There are dryer sheets that are unscented. That's what I use for all our clothes.

mermaidbina · June 2016

https://www.ewg.org/guides/cleaners/5869-GrabGreen3in1LaundryDetergentPodsLavenderwithVanilla

This is my favorite. Smells good but no harsh chemicals

Abfisher · June 2016

Beware of Dreft.. My stepson was ALLERGIC to dreft and so was I as a baby. All free and clear is one of the best to use for sensitive people. Don't use fabric softener. Dryer balls are a great alternative.

LacieMac · July 2016

All Free and Clear works great for us

MrsEWilson · July 2016

Wow. I learned a lot from this thread, thank you ladies. I'm definitely going with the free/clear detergents. My skin is sensitive too and it took me a while to figure out what was right for my skin.... Hopefully by choosing something with my dyes and scents I won't have to with him. Thanks again everyone

c1kc1kpol1cn1k · July 2016

Since it's related to the topic...

I'm going to wash all the clothes/blankets/etc. but will you all be washing things like the new car seat liner/some cotton toy's/ stroller liner's etc?

ballofmeat · July 2016

terezakatarina said:

Since it's related to the topic...

I'm going to wash all the clothes/blankets/etc. but will you all be washing things like the new car seat liner/some cotton toy's/ stroller liner's etc?

I washed our bassinet liner, the rock, n play liner, blankets, clothes, and the little pacifiers with animals that baby would have close to their skin. I didn't really think about the car seat liner though...hmmm. I think I will add that to my list.

c1kc1kpol1cn1k · July 2016

ok good call on the pacifiers with little toys. Some of the toys are so annoying i have one blanket type thing that has wooden rings on it, so I need to see if that can be washed

Sekerambo · July 2016

If you do wash the car seat make sure to read the manual before you do. Some car seat manufacturers are very strict on how things can be washed and what parts can and cannot be washed.

ballofmeat · July 2016

Thanks for the tip @Sekerambo

lilpinky7878 · July 2016

I use all baby... love the smell better then draft. All or all baby is alot cheaper I got mine for 3.00? at shoprite when it was in sale

texasmama2014 · July 2016

@midwestbaby you have to be careful with car seats because they are treated with a flame retardant and it can get messed up by doing too much. Or using the wrong products, etc.

ballofmeat · July 2016

texasmama2014 said:

@midwestbaby you have to be careful with car seats because they are treated with a flame retardant and it can get messed up by doing too much. Or using the wrong products, etc.

I read the manual last night and it said cold water, mild soap, and hang to dry. I decided only on washing the infant insert and if the other section gets dirty, try and spot clean it.

charmedlifex3 · July 2016

@terezakatarina why oh WHY do they make baby anything that can't be washed?

c1kc1kpol1cn1k · July 2016

@Allisun85 so annoying right?

When did you all start with washing baby clothes? I might just do it now (36) weeks to get it out of the way haha

lilpinky7878 · July 2016

@terezakatarina I washed everything right after my shower. I had my shower just going to my 3ed trimester.

mermaidbina · July 2016

terezakatarina said:

@Allisun85 so annoying right?

When did you all start with washing baby clothes? I might just do it now (36) weeks to get it out of the way haha

I am just getting around to it at 36 weeks too

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