or a detergent similar to that, but I think maybe we should wash them in our detergent first to see if the baby reacts to it?? If she does react to it then we should buy Dreft or baby ALL... Who's right? Help.
2007-02-22 04:22:40 · 24 answers · asked by dinkle_fritz81 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Wash a t-shirt in regular detergent, if she does not get a rash she should be fine. I used a no dye/fragrance detergent.
2007-02-22 06:04:21 · answer #1 · answered by applecrisp 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I decided to wash our daughter's clothes in the same detergent that I use for the rest of the family (Tide). I did this because I didn't want her to get used to the Dreft, and then in a few years risk the chance of her being sensitive to a different detergent when the Dreft was no longer "needed." So I just used Tide from the beginning and she has done just fine with it!! I never used it on my son's clothes either. Why not try washing just a few outfits in your detergent and see how the baby does with it. If there seems to be an adverse reaction, then you could try the Dreft...
2007-02-22 13:01:08 · answer #2 · answered by Cheryl S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i used regular detergent for all my kids clothes. I would try that first and if the baby has a reaction then change to either free and clear or baby detergent. I have tried dreft and it doesn't get stains out of clothes as well as Tide in my opinion. Just wash a few of the baby's items with the detergent then after the baby has worn them you can wash the rest. The thing we had a problem with was fabric softener if i used anything other than Downy or bounce sheets my daughter would get a urinary infection she was also allergic to some of the paper diapers.
2007-02-22 12:53:25 · answer #3 · answered by bubbles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your husband is right. The last thing you want to be dealing with on a newborn is a wicked rash caused by harsh detergent...
Chances are that after a month or two her skin won't be so sensative (My son's wasn't) and you won't need to deal with the dreft ...but for now...why do you want to risk making your newborn uncomfortable??
Listen to your husband...wash them all in dreft or tide free or baby all (any mild detergent that has no perfumes or dyes) and then later if you want to screw around with smelly detergents...try them out....but not on a newborn.
Just an FYI...we switched to Tide free because it was a pain to seperate out all the different clothes for me...so I just wash everything in the mild soap now...but we did start with dreft.
2007-02-22 12:29:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't spend the money on Dreft... but I used Free & Clear Purex with my son and I will use it again with the next one; it's cheaper and is actually better on clothes. Also, Target and Walmart make generic versions of Dreft.
It's better to err on the side of caution and avoid using detergents with colors and fragrances for the first six months or so. If all you're washing in it is the baby's clothes, a standard 25-load bottle should last you a couple of months.
2007-02-22 14:01:20 · answer #5 · answered by shoujomaniac101 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should probably use Dreft or another mild detergent because baby skin is pretty sensitive and you just never know how your baby will react. My first baby had VERY sensitive skin but my second baby didn't. I used Dreft to wash their clothes for the first year.
Good luck!
2007-02-22 12:41:39 · answer #6 · answered by mamabunny 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I guess I gotta go with Mom on this one. I didn't buy anything terribly special. Dreft and all the "baby" detergents are so expensive and we just couldn't afford them. I use dye-free, scent free detergent at home and that's what I used for my son's clothes. I say use what you normally use if neither you or your husband have sensitive skin. Remember, back in the "olden days" they used to use straight borax to clean clothes. We can do better than that, but I wouldn't worry too much about it. But, one thing: don't use dryer sheets because the stuff on them can be detrimental to the fire-retardation in baby clothes. Just use a LITTLE liquid fabric softener and dry them. Same goes for cloth diapers, they lose their absorbency with fabric softener. Good luck and congrats on the baby.
2007-02-22 12:49:06 · answer #7 · answered by Barbara B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
babys clothes shouldnt be washed in regular detergent until they are at least i year of age because of all the dyes and things in them. Dreft or similar detergents dont have all that and are not as likely to break out baby. be sure to wash any fabric including your clothing in dreft taht will be in contact with baby! good luck! You can consult your pediatrician about what detergent they reccommend. Target makes a generic of Dreft thats cheaper and works just as well!
2007-02-22 12:47:05 · answer #8 · answered by llllll_amanda_lllllll 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Your husband is. Use Dreft to begin with. Give your tiny bundle a chance to get used to her new environment before you introduce a different detergent. Some babies have allergic reactions to many different things. If you use Dreft, you can rule out the reaction being to your detergent.
2007-02-22 12:39:55 · answer #9 · answered by Rhoe 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've always used All Free and Clear. I considered using Dreft, but the All brand (not specifically made for babies) was free of scents, etc and I didn't want to risk any reactions with my newborns. We've never had a problem using another brand than Dreft, as long as it is fragrance free, no dyes, no perfumes.
2007-02-22 12:48:05 · answer #10 · answered by mom2beof3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u might be right but i wouldn't take the chance. I did the same i wash the clothes in dreft, when he was around 9 months i started just using regular detergent and he was fine. newborn babies are too fragile i wouldnt want to take the chance
2007-02-22 12:28:45 · answer #11 · answered by ynra BTB 4-18-09 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋