Hi I am getting ready fot tha arrival for my first baby in a few weeks.I am washing up all the baby stuff before she gets here.My question is Can I use a dryer sheet in her clothes?I have that dreft detergent.Im going to use that but was just wondering about 1 dryer sheet.My house is so dry and there is so much static electricity.Someone help!Thank you!!
2007-02-07 10:13:25 · 13 answers · asked by lady2 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
With my daugther, I used dreft, and half a dryer sheet. Try to buy a kind that is mild and has little or no scent. It worked great for me, and after a few months, you can just do their laundry like normal, unless your child has extra-sensitive skin. If you run into any problems, just consult your pediatrician. God bless you and your little one! Here is hoping for a smooth and healthy delivery!
2007-02-07 10:18:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would use a liquid fabric softener, not dryer sheets. I know so many more kids allergic to dryer sheets! You really dont need to use Dreft either, you can use the same thing you do, unless you are going to wash any clothes that are on you and touch the baby in the dreft also.
2007-02-07 10:17:18 · answer #2 · answered by Bunker J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You cannot use fabric softener or dryer sheets on infant clothing. It removes the flame retardent from their clothing and other items. It can also irritate their skin. I use dreft or ivory snow. Both work really well. The static cling seems to go away pretty quickly.
2007-02-07 15:14:55 · answer #3 · answered by JadeAMurray 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look for natural dry sheets, the ones that are good for a lot of load, that way you will not be using chemicals and still control the static. Also investigate if a humidifier will a good investment
2007-02-07 10:23:46 · answer #4 · answered by bootie1706 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not supposed to use dryer sheets on my son's sleepers because it might interfere with the "flame resistant" material it's made of. so, if you have any baby clothes that are flame resistant (and i think all sleepwear HAS to be), dry them separately without a dryer sheet. liquid softener also will affect the flame resistant material... so if you use liquid, you'll have to wash them separately too.
2007-02-07 10:17:53 · answer #5 · answered by Emily H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't do it... the perfumes and dyes can irritate babys skin, and fabric softner interferes with the flame resistance in the babies clothing... Just use Dreft or Baby all, and call it good.
Also buying a humidifier wouldn't be such a bad idea......
2007-02-07 10:36:04 · answer #6 · answered by Mommy of 2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used regular detergent for my baby's clothes. I never tried Dreft or any baby version. Neither of my boys ever had a reaction.
2007-02-07 11:42:22 · answer #7 · answered by shanesmommy01 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a tough question because I used dryer sheets for 2 of my children and then my last child I could not use them. So maybe you should just not use them for now.
2007-02-07 10:17:02 · answer #8 · answered by K J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would just fluff dry the clothing and then hang it up. There will be less static due to the moisture in the clothing still, but it will not be as stiff because you have fluff dried it.
You don't want to use anything that MAY affect the babies skin.
2007-02-07 10:19:47 · answer #9 · answered by ChelYox 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not the world's biggest expert on this but I'd say it would be OK to use. If you're really that concerned, study the small print and check if it says anything about young babies. If not I'm sure there will be a customer care line number you could call to check it out. They'll be the experts on their own product.
2007-02-07 10:22:07 · answer #10 · answered by Up-side-down 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋