Washing powder for babies

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I have read here that its best to use non bio for babies things, but does it matter if its Tesco own or Lidls (how much is that anyway per box?) there isn't one in my town but one in the next. Or should I be considering the ones specially aimed at babies like Fairy Non Bio or Tesco Pure or the other soften gentle types but they are more expensive.

I don't know if its a marketing ploy or whether I should buy the baby ones for sensitive skin.

Someone is bound to say each baby is different...:D

Thanks
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puppy

It is best to use non bio for babies clothes although I have found ( with four children ) that there is little difference between the brands. Except for how strong the fragrance is. The only real way to find out is by trial and error.

candygirl

Think my mum uses dreft for my nieces stuff!!

tankgirl1

i use non-bio (surcare at the mo as it was on bogof) with soda crystals - 2 dessert spoons of each, and a slosh of white vinegar instead of softener.

great for moneysaving :beer: and is fine for baby. he was prem, and i have very sensitive skin, and we have had no problems whatsoever.

look on the old style boards for more advice on saving money on laundry

tankgirl1

i think any non bio is fine

pdoff

i use nonbio for me as i have sensitive skin. use shops own, asda or tesco depending where i am shopping! also use for ds2 who is 8 months & has excema & is fine, even for his nappies.

black-saturn

I always used my regular washing powder

livinginhope

I always used regular biological washing liquid,never non bio.I find non bio doesn't clean as good as bio.Niether of my kids had problems with it,however I have now developed a major skin problem and now have to use fairy ,unfortunately it's the only one that doesn't make my skin bleed:( stocking up on it at the mo as it's on offer in Asda

skylight

I dont like Fairy - it doesn't get things clean, regardless of heat of wash
Ariel upsets DD4's skin, as does Asda and Tesco own.
Bold is naff ish
We are currently using Persil Non-bio.

But as your first post said, each baby is different and sorry to say, it really is down to trial and error!!!

caleo

Hi

I have always used non bio. I did try Tesco and Asda own make, but didn't find it as good getting marks out, especially as we are now at the stage where food tends to go everywhere!!!!:rotfl:

I now use Fairy or Persil non bio, and any fabric conditioner.

Caleo

Lillibet_2

Non-bio is recommended, brand is entirely up to you. I have stopped using washing powder all together for most things, including nappies, and now use soap nuts. Couldn't be kinder to babies skin (or my ezcema or hubbies super-sensitive skin:rolleyes:) and works out loads cheaper in the long run.

Try https://www.inasoapnutshell.co.uk if you are interested (no connection, jsut a very satisifed customer)

Oh, and personally I didn't bother to pre-wash anything before the birth etc unless it was very "stiff" for first wearing (like sleeping bag) or second hand & from an unknown source. My midwife said it was a very old requirement which was no longer necessary with modern fabrics & manafacturing, although to be honest I would probably have ignored it anyway;)