2006-10-10 13:42:26 · 25 answers · asked by ♥LoisLane♥ 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
for those suggesting a second rinse . . my machine has an extended final rinse option . . would this be equivalent??
2006-10-10 13:51:52 · update #1
I like All Free and Clear. It's gentle enough for the baby's skin, but effective enough that it can wash my husband's work clothes. It's nice because I buy a huge bottle of it at Costco and don't have to keep two big bottles of detergent (one for the kids and one for us). (I sounded like SUCH a commercial just then, LOL). It's not "baby fresh" like Dreft or Ivory Snow, but it's cheaper and works (I think) better.
One detergent to stay away from is Tide Free and Clear. I'm a Tide-a-holic, and figured I could use the Free and Clear on my kids' clothes. Wrong. It broke both of them out HORRIBLY. I asked their pediatrician about it, and she said that even though it's "free", they still put something in it--one certain ingredient--that breaks the majority of kids out. She was the one who suggested the All, and we love it.
Oh--and I happen to think rinsing twice (even if you do use baby detergent or hypoallergenic detergent) is a good practice.
2006-10-11 03:16:43 · answer #1 · answered by brevejunkie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most Gentle Laundry Detergent
2016-11-08 02:08:47 · answer #2 · answered by mccumber 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always used either Ivory Snow or Dreft, as they are the most mild- but really any detergeant you could find without perfumes or dyes would be okay. The main thing is to get whatever soap you used completely rinsed out of the clothing. If there is soap residue left, it will irritate sensitive skin no matter how mild it is. To be on the safe side, I always rinsed the baby clothes twice. I also rinsed the cloth diapers and anything urine soaked in a baking soda -water solution first to neutralize the urine completely before washing.
2006-10-10 13:48:10 · answer #3 · answered by The mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally, most baby detergents are equally gentle. There's Dreft and Baby All to name a couple. I personally use Dreft, but I would not go without if the local store only had Baby All. It's completely up to personal taste and what you can afford.
2006-10-10 14:17:56 · answer #4 · answered by Jarji 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are two; Trend and Ivory Snow. Most important for babys tender skin is to rinse the clothes twice, adding fabric softener to the final rinse. Dona G.
2006-10-10 13:48:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can buy organic laundry soap from Melaluca or places like Whole Foods Market. Natural laundry soap is supposed to have less chemical content then Dreft or Ivory Snow. Extra money, of course, but might be worth a try.
2006-10-10 13:51:44 · answer #6 · answered by Choochie Larue 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes the extended final rinse should be sufficient. I would suggest ALL free liquid detergent u can pretreat baby's clothes it is free like its name implies of fragrance, dyes or phosphates. It is way more affordable than DREFT
2006-10-10 14:03:05 · answer #7 · answered by sfg4life_2g 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dreft, Ivory Snow, or Tide Free
2006-10-10 13:44:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ivory Snow is the one that has been around the longest. Dreft is made by the same manufacturer but has added perfume. For babies with eczema & other skin problems, they recommend Ivory Snow.
2006-10-10 13:45:41 · answer #9 · answered by Jessica 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dreft
2006-10-10 14:04:50 · answer #10 · answered by jakesmom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋