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Am I the only one that didn't know this, re.: fabric softner
I have always used Totally Toddler fabric softner on the kids clothes but I ran out of it and didn't feel like going to BRU so I just bought Free and Clear Downy and for some reason today AFTER I did the kids wash I read the back and it said not recommended for childrens clothing because it lessens the flame resistance on the clothes. I had no idea. Do you think the Totally Toddler one is safe on the kids clothes?
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Posted 11/14/07 3:44 PM  |
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pinkandblue
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Re: Am I the only one that didn't know this, re.: fabric softner
Yes, I had heard that about fabric softener, I never use it on DD's clothes
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| Posted 11/14/07 3:46 PM |
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2BEANS
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Re: Am I the only one that didn't know this, re.: fabric softner
I would check the container, I use dreft it says its safe for the babys clothing and doesnt effect the fire retarten, also dont use fabric softnter, it puts a coat on clothing and stops the fire retarten from working. My lamaze teacher told us, otherwise i would have had no clue. My sis has 3 kids and had no clue about this.
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| Posted 11/14/07 3:47 PM |
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clydrak
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Re: Am I the only one that didn't know this, re.: fabric softner
Its true, but not all kids clothing is flame resistant...its mostly the non-snug sleepwear for ages 12m+. Check the labels...if its not flame resistant to begin with, using fabric softener won't make a difference.
Of course, you may not want to do a separate load just for those few pieces, but that's entirely up to you. 
I've never used Totally Toddler but I would be surprised if its any different than the others...if you or anyone finds out if it is, post and let us know!!
Message edited 11/14/2007 4:21:44 PM.
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| Posted 11/14/07 4:19 PM |
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cloddy
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Re: Am I the only one that didn't know this, re.: fabric softner
We were warned about this at that Baby expo at the Coliseum so we've always used those dryer balls for DD's clothes instead of fabric softener.
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| Posted 11/14/07 4:48 PM |
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Tine73
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Re: Am I the only one that didn't know this, re.: fabric softner
I actually just found this out today!
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| Posted 11/14/07 5:09 PM |
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Karen
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Re: Am I the only one that didn't know this, re.: fabric softner
I only knew it because I worked at a children's clothing store during college.
Like a PP said, it's really only an issue if the clothing has been treated to be flame retardant, and many clothes are not. I do find with Dreft though, I don't need fabric softener anyway.
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| Posted 11/14/07 5:15 PM |
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Re: Am I the only one that didn't know this, re.: fabric softner
I don't use fabric softener but I actually just read this on the back of the dryer sheets the other day. I was surprised, and glad I never use them for their clothes!
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| Posted 11/14/07 6:27 PM |
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Lucky
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Re: Am I the only one that didn't know this, re.: fabric softner
I didn't know that but I don't use fabric softener on DD's items.
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| Posted 11/14/07 7:57 PM |
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