How to Wash Baby Clothes

Are you preparing for the arrival of your little bundle of joy? Wondering if you need to use a special detergent for your baby's clothes?

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Baby clothes
• Washer
• Dryer
• Baby laundry detergent

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   Dreft Products

   Yes it is recommended that you use a special mild baby detergent for your baby until he or she is about 18 months old. I personally found that Dreft works wonderfully and isn't too pricy. Also smells really good!

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   You do not need to use fabric softener liquid or sheets for baby clothes/blankets/sheets because it takes away from the flame resistance and can irritate your baby's sensitive skin.

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   Put the baby clothes/blankets/sheets in your washer and dryer as you would your normal clothes.

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   Now that you have you baby detergent, gather up all those adorable outfits and get them ready for the big day!

Tips & Warnings

• Wash baby clothes during the last month of your pregnancy
• If your doing a full load of baby clothes you only need to fill the detergent cup up to the first line.
• Be sure you wash new clothes before your baby wears them, especially when she or he is a newborn.

Resources

• Dreft
• Baby Center

[amylaine]

on 6/4/2008 cute, but informitive