I am a new mom and my washing machine broke in the middle of washing my newborns clothes, it already had the deft detergent on the clothes and I had to finish washing them by hand. Now my question is, I rinsed them as much as I could but I feel like I could never rinse all the detergent out like a machine… So if there is some detergent left in the clothes will this irritate the baby’s skin? I really dont want to take my baby’s clothes to a laundry mat, will this be alright?

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Every time I wash my American Apparel Hoodies, Forest Green, Navy Blue, and Black, the colors bleed on to the white pull strings. How can I stop this from happening when washing them for the first time? I use Tide Cold Water detergent and fabric softener.
Reply to X, it takes forever to put them back in :/

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I just bought two expensive blue and purple hoodies. How do I clean them from shrinking or fading the color? They’re 100% cotton . FYI I always wash my clothes in cold water anyways but should I use a special detergent or handwash?

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I bought special detergent for my 1 week old baby’s clothes so it’s sensitive on her skin, but I couldn’t find the fabric softener that I used when I had my first baby (or any fabric softener for newborn clothes at all), so I’m wondering if it’s ok to use the "Snuggle" dryer sheets or if I shouldn’t use anything at all. Experienced moms, please give me the 411. 10 pts for whoever makes the most sense.

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here is a list of what I already have.
1. crib
2. changing table
3. dresser
4. bouncer seat
5. cradle glider(kindof like a bouncy seat only it goes back and forth and side to side)
6. diaper bag
7. 2 packs of newborn diapers and 1 pack size one
8 bottles
9. formula
10. bedding set
11. some unisex clothes
12. hooded towels
13. wash clothes
14. carset
15. 3 packages of sinsitive skin wipes
this is a list of what I’m goingto buy tomorrow
1. bottle warmer
2. wipe warmer
3. changing pad for the changing table
4. bottle sterilizer
5. video baby monitor
6. cradle swing
7. pack n play
8. bassinet
9. carseat stroller combo
10. baby clothing detergent
11. baby bath (soap, lotion, powder, butt medicine,etc)
I know I will need more diapers, wipes, formula, and clothes but what else is there? I know I have lots of time left but with my my daughter money got tight and we didn’t have everything we needed for her so I’m trying to get everything I need now.

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We use Kawaii diapers with microfiber inserts and I currently use Charlies soap. I’d like to try something different. My diapers get stinky and I have to strip them every few weeks, I need a detergent that works better for me!

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I know that I can only use a certain type of detergent (called Dreft) when washing the clothing. So I was wondering if I had to use a certain type of fabric softener sheets too.
By fabric softener sheets I mean the ones that you throw in with the laundry when you dry your clothing.

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I know this sounds silly but I just want to hear from other mothers to see what you are doing to keep your burp clothes and blankets SAFELY clean. My daughter is 4 months old and teething like a mad women and she isn’t taking to teething rings or other teething helpers. She has her fists in her mouth, sometimes she trys to get both in there, lol… or has her blanket or burp cloth in her mouth. I was told the other day that this could be harmful due to the detergent and softeners. Here’s my regimen, please advise and let me know what you done to conquer this issue.

I use ALL Free & Clear detergent (no perfumes or dyes) and then add an extra rinse cycle to the wash. I was using a softener but stopped as soon as I heard the unsettling news. I then put it in the dryer without a dryer sheet.

On a second note: How do I get my baby blankets soft if no softener is used?? Any natural remedies??
Thank you for your input.

For the record, I am asking this because I am a new mother that was told this could be dangerous. That is WHY I am asking the question. As I said, "This may sound silly but.." I am just trying to do the best for my little girl, that’s all. I appreciate all of your answers, keep them coming.

Dreft Detergent? Is it better than ALL Free & Clear??? Or is it just a gimmick?

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Im getting ready to become a first time mom and I wasn’t sure if i need to wash all the babies clothes I’ve gotten in the special landry detergent before i put them away or dress the baby in them?

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are there any other cheaper brands of detergent that i use, also do i need to wash all the clothes even if they are brand new before i put them on the baby? also should i buy a couple packs of recieving blankets do i really need them?

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