Comments on: Do you need to use special detergent to wash your infant's clothes?

By: Lulu

Lulu — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:57:43 +0000

Dreft is a good idea, especially if skin issues or allergies run in your family. I have always used scent-free, dye-free detergents like ALL Free and Clear and have never had any problems : )

By: Blackfairydust

Blackfairydust — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:57:43 +0000

You can use Dreft but anything that is odorless will help.

By: Kelly H

Kelly H — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:57:43 +0000

I used dreft with my daughter until she was around 6 months old. I am also 38 weeks along and have started washing all the babies cloths and mine for the hospital in dreft. Their skin is so sensitive when they are born that our detergent may cause a rash or reaction in some way.

By: Melinda

Melinda — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:57:43 +0000

I use the same detergent as I use for the rest of the family. Dreft is expensive and I would only use it if my baby seems to be having a reaction to the normal detergent

By: Confused

Confused — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:57:43 +0000

I just used regular detergent with mine. She never had any problems with it. I’ve used several different brands..walmart brand to non store brand.

By: Victoria

Victoria — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:57:43 +0000

Any laundry soap that is dye and fragrance free is ok. These are what irritate most babies skin so opt for a brand a soap without them. Dreft isn’t required as the only differance is that it’s dye and fragrance free and costs more than store brand.

By: joyniko

joyniko — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:57:43 +0000

I make my own detergent, and I would recommend Dr Bronner’s Castile Soap. Its a very mild soap that can be used in many different ways around the house. It also is all natural so there is little to no chemicals. Deft still has quite the detergent smell with A LOT of chemicals in it.

By: nightbutterfly69

nightbutterfly69 — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:57:43 +0000

for my son(first baby) i bought the "all" baby stuff until he was 6 months old. then with my daughter i just used regular detergent. we used all free and clear, until i got my he washer and now i use the rain scent one. it isnt really a big deal at all unless your baby has SUPER sensitive skin. so yes, any unscented plain detergent will work.

By: jai

jai — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:57:43 +0000

i use All Free and Clear for all of our clothes. you just don’t want to use anything with dye or scents in it

By: Ethan's Mom & TTC#2

Ethan's Mom & TTC#2 — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:57:43 +0000

Dreft Stinks and makes clothes smell. Try Purex Free and Clear. We still use that just because we like it and its the same price as the regular kind.