Baby laundry is a big part of daily life with newborns and toddlers. All but the most natural and gentle laundry detergents can irritate a baby's skin..!
While there are detergents touted as just for babies, as long as you use a mild detergent without dyes or fragrance you can safely wash your baby’s clothing with your own. The exception is diapers which must be handled carefully and washed in a separate load.
Do not use liquid fabric softener or dry sheets which may irritate baby’s skin due to the added perfume. Always wash a child’s pajamas in detergent rather than animal-based natural soaps to protect the flame-retardant treatment in sleepwear.
Many new parents find that baby detergents don't always get the job done. Others just can't stand the extra expense of buying a special product just for the baby. If you decide to try regular detergent, choose a liquid — they tend to rinse out more thoroughly, especially if you have "hard" water. Powders have a tendency to leave flakes on fabric that can irritate you baby's skin.
It's important to remember that when you wash your clothes in regular detergent, your baby is rubbing against you, hugging you, in contact while youre holding him/her any way so it really doesnt matter. If he/she was allergic to it, you would have to change your detergent as well. so if he/she has been fine since day one while touching your clothes, she'll probably be fine to have her own clothes washed regularly as well.
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Source: about.com | babycenter.com
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