2007-11-30 02:11:25 · 14 answers · asked by Vicky P 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
There is never a need to use special soaps. By using them you are actually askign for more trouble than the pretty scents are worth. The special baby soaps are more aggravting to their sensitive skins. You are better off using plain, simple, hypo-allergenic soaps.
2007-11-30 02:14:26 · answer #1 · answered by Betsy 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It is such a marketing thing, you do not need to use Dreft, or any of the expensive baby detergents. You can just by regular detergent without fragrance or the sensitive skin ones. They are a lot cheaper and are the same formulation pretty much. Why would you pay for special detergent just for your babies clothes and then when you hold them and snuggle with them they are rubbing up against your clothes washed in your detergent anyways. It is better to find one detergent that the whole family uses.
2007-11-30 11:35:58 · answer #2 · answered by Sasha 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I used a free & clear HE detergent for the first 3-4 months (neurotic new mommy). Then I found out that my Aunt was washing his clothing (and had been for quite a while) in with her regular detergent & since he wasn't breaking out in a rash, I stopped using the special detergent.
It's your call. Give it a shot with your regular detergent. The only way you'll know if it effects your newborns skin is to give it a shot. I'd suggest holding off on the fabric softener till you know if your newborn reacts to the regular detergent though.
2007-11-30 10:42:03 · answer #3 · answered by Jennield 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never used Deft, Ivory Snow, or any other baby-specific detergent. What a scam! I changed the whole family's detergent to a fragrence-free, dye-free, green (biodegradable) one. Don't know if it's available in the US, but here in Canada I buy Arm & Hammer brand. It's the same cost as regular detergents and works just as well.
2007-11-30 11:28:05 · answer #4 · answered by Yummy Canadian Mummy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I never used a special detergent. I just used one that didn't have all the dyes and perfumes like Arm and Hammer free or Tide free.
That Dreft and Ivory Snow smell for days.... that's got to be some powerful chemicals they put in there.
2007-11-30 18:46:31 · answer #5 · answered by treehugger 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i stopped when my daughter was about 8 months. just be aware when you do change detergants, cause my daughter rashed out with tide..when you use regular detergant..cut the amount down, baby use a half of what you do for your own clothes
2007-11-30 10:15:03 · answer #6 · answered by Lily B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you plan on rewashing all of your own clothing then dont use it. why do you ask? well the baby rest on your body which is wearing clothing not washed in the special detergent. so their skin will be exposed to it anyway.
just wash them in the same detergent as you use. they will be fine.
2007-11-30 10:21:34 · answer #7 · answered by abear1983 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
at 7 months I'm still using milder detergents for my baby. however, sometimes i do mix (mild and regular) and I've also tried washing just one piece of clothing with regular detergent and I saw that nothing happened.
Like one of the above posters mentioned, they rest their faces on your chest and are constantly touching items that aren't washed with mild soap so i don't think it's such a big deal. for me it's more of a habit really.
2007-11-30 10:50:16 · answer #8 · answered by 2hearts 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There isn't any need to use special detergent unless they are allergic to what you use. If they are allergic then try Dreft or another detergent for babies.
2007-12-01 20:44:32 · answer #9 · answered by claysoldlady2005 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is recommended that you wait until at least one year of age. If you are looking for a brand that the whole family can use, Costco sells a brand called Kirkland Free and Clear.. it is safe for babies skin.. otherwise stick to Dreft for baby until at least 1 year of age. Best wishes.
2007-11-30 10:58:20 · answer #10 · answered by Cupid 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋