best thing to clean 2nd baby clothes

happytails

I have been given loads of baby clothes and want to wash and iron them ready for my little girls arrival. Only thing is, is there something better than biological washing powder? its 'bold' but im sure you should use non bio for babies clothes?

Confused x

mooma_2

I have always used biological washing stuff for my daughters clothes, since she was born and have never had a problem with it.
If I am washing her clothes i always use a little less than it says on the pack though. Also I use sensitive fabric conditioner.

pukkamum

I would use non-bio it is much gentler on baby's skin and as baby clothes don't really get dirty just smelly (sick, pee poo) then you don't need the bio powder.

Krystaltips

I haven't used fabric softener in over 3 years and never noticed a difference (apart from in my purse) I wouldn't use Bold but only because it has the softener combined and I know a few people allergic to it... I generally use non-bio on my whole families wash, including DD and we've never had a problem.

foreversomeday

Ironing baby clothes!!

We use Bold on all our clothes and have put the baby's things in with them and he has been fine. He doesn't have particularly sensitive skin though as even when he scratches himself it fades very quickly whereas some other parents have to use scratch mitts to stop their babies hurting themselves.

Spendless

I'd say non-bio too. I had 1 child that I could use any toiletries or washing powder on and 1 that suffered from baby excezma and you had to be really careful what you used.

Baybee1984

Always used Fairy Non Bio when DS was born lol. But have continued to use Non-Bio as he suffers a bit with ecezma.

Id use a Non Bio washing powder and sensitive fabric softener for washing babys clothes ready for arrival, personally.

Js_Other_Half

I'm another who uses non bio and fairy fabric softener on DS clothes. I certainly wouldn't risk Bold on clothes for a new born.Also, if you want to make sure you get them clean from any poo or wee that may have been on them, wash at 60C.Good luck with the new arrival.:D

belle2008

I think the usual recommendation is to use non-bio on baby's clothes, as bio washing powder can irriate sensitive skin (babies skin is 4 times thinner than adults apparantly.) I only use half the recommended amount of powder in any washing, it saves you money and leaves less residue on the clothes. I wouldn't use strongly scented fabric softener for baby clothes either. If you are tumble drying that makes the clothes soft anyway, if not use a good slosh of white vinegar in the fabric softener drawer. (Don't worry it doesn't make the washing smell of chips!:rotfl:)

onlyroz

I just use ecoballs...

grannybroon

All my DGSs have various skin conditions and I always use Fairy non-bio and the white fabric conditioner on anything they could come in contact with (sheets, towels, duvet covers, clothes etc etc). I don't always feel the non-bio gets adult clothes clean (depending on what is on them!!!!)

TBH I have never liked Bold as a washing powder.

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