Do I Need to Buy a Special Detergent for My Babys Laundry?
Many new parents buy special detergents to wash their baby’s clothes. Is it necessary? Probably not. What detergent you buy for your baby’s new clothes will depend on personal preference, family history and any skin reactions after baby arrives. The special detergents that say they are baby-specific are usually scent-free and have fewer ingredients that would be likely to irritate delicate skin. Some baby detergents have a soft scent that is very recognizable, at least in the United States, as a classic baby smell. This type of detergent is fine to use if that’s what you like. Some parents find that these detergents don’t do as well in removing tough stains, so you may need to use a good pre-treatment for satisfactory results. A second category of laundry products to consider is scent-free detergents that are not baby-specific. If you have trouble getting clothes clean with the special baby detergents, these types of detergents may be a better choice. This may also be the best choice i
