Family Tips

With the appearance of a baby, it can seem as if the laundry doubles! Many parents at once buy baby detergent to clean their baby’s clothes. It may be useful to know that this isn’t necessary for most babies.
If baby detergent can’t help you to get rid of stains and odors on your baby’s clothing, it may be time to change it for a regular liquid detergent. Unless your baby has allergies, eczema, atopic dermatitis or other conditions causing sensitive skin, washing your kid’s clothes with the rest of the family’s clothes is unlikely to irritate your kid’s skin. Liquid detergents are the best choice as they work for all types of clothes. You may even try to use stain-removing detergents for tough stains.
Before changing be sure to test one article of clothing first. If you notice any signs of irritation, try using a detergent that doesn’t contain colors or fragrances. If you still notice a skin reaction, use baby soap for a little while longer.
Swaddling clothes are the only items that need to be separated from your family laundry because harsh detergents can cause nappy rash. If you use swaddling clothes, wash them with mild baby detergent or baby soap, and avoid antistatic products or fabric softeners. Remember to use hot water and be sure to double rinse each load.