2007-03-05 12:43:43 · 9 answers · asked by manybagolike 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
My nurse said by 6 months of age the baby's skin won't be as sensitive to fragrance so we will be able to use the scented bath items (Johnsons Night time bath) and regular detergents.
You don't have to use Dreft, you can use any brand of detergent that is dye-free and fragrance-free.
I washed my baby's items in Cheer Free, it was the cheapest. And her skin was fine.
You shouldn't use fabric softner with baby's laundry because it reduces the flame resistance of the fabric and it is the cause of many newborn allergies and it has been linked to SIDS.
http://www.ourlittleplace.com/notice.html
If baby's skin is extra sensitive, after you've washed the items, run them through the washer again with no detergent and this will help greatly.
2007-03-05 15:41:57 · answer #1 · answered by aprilsroses 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally I never used Dreft bit I do know others that have, I stuck with the All free & clear, because it is free of dyes and perfums. it is a regular laundry detergent not just a baby detergent.It is for sensitive skin and that is what my family uses. you can acctually find a cheaper version of it at wal-mart. part of the purex line----hope this helped
2007-03-05 12:55:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It varies with children, I used it until about 6 months, but after that I still washed all the baby clothes seperatly with just a little bit of soap ( I used the stain removers for any big stains) and I rinsed at least twice to make sure all the residue was gone. I also still don't use fabric softener and only one sheet of dryer sheets.
2007-03-05 12:49:28 · answer #3 · answered by Barbara C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how sensitive your baby's skin is. If you want to try switching, you can wash one undershirt in a regular load and then see if the baby reacts to the change. If there is no rash or other symptoms that make you think your child is bothered by it, make the change. Otherwise, wait a little longer.
2007-03-05 14:12:43 · answer #4 · answered by n2mama 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i used it for 6 mths then slowly started using regular just a little bit at a time an no fabric softner(liquide) you can use a half of fabric sftner sheet though. still wash babys clothes completly seperate from the others for at least a year
2007-03-05 12:48:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i used it until the twins were about 3 months old, then i started mixing with a cheap laundry soap 1/2 and 1/2. i would also always wash their clothes seperatly. when they were about 8 months old i just started using regular detergent. but just not a whole scoop. good luck!
2007-03-05 12:54:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe up until the age of 2
2007-03-05 12:49:51 · answer #7 · answered by baby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they say for one year tillthe child skin is not so sensitive
2007-03-05 12:46:40 · answer #8 · answered by amymamagurl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
what is that?
2007-03-05 12:48:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋