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itsbabytime
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Q about washing babies clothes
Did you just use the dreft or did you use the baby dryer sheets in the dryer? I didn't buy the dryer sheets but wondering if i should. TIA
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Posted 8/10/07 11:15 AM  |
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waterspout4
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Re: Q about washing babies clothes
I quickly washed a few things in our new washer, just so baby had something. I did not use the baby dryer sheets, but I plan on getting them soon for the rest of the stuff. And I didn't use Dreft (too much $$$$). I used Tide Free.
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| Posted 8/10/07 11:23 AM |
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MsMBV
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Re: Q about washing babies clothes
I don't use any dryer sheets personally, and I use All free & clear detergent.
The dryer sheets have a weird waxy feel & I do not want that stuff on his clothes or skin. JMO.
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| Posted 8/10/07 11:24 AM |
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lulugrrl
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Re: Q about washing babies clothes
Hmm, I have not washed anything yet, but thought the dryer sheets were nt a good idea, because the take out any fire retardency some clothes/baby bedding may have...I don't know, maybe i am wrong....
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| Posted 8/10/07 11:35 AM |
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justshir
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Re: Q about washing babies clothes
i'm using TIDE FREE (clear liquid). it works jsut the same. fyi: it was validated by the news. i can't pinpoint where exactly i got hte info from. but tide works just as well.
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| Posted 8/10/07 11:54 AM |
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alexlynn7
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Re: Q about washing babies clothes
haven't washed anything yet, but i bought dreft because i love the smell... we'll see how long that lasts, though, since dreft is so expensive and i've heard that babies go through an inordinate amount of clothing every day. i'll probably end up going with one of the scent-free detergents and no dryer sheets (DH is allergic to dryer sheets, so i won't be taking any chances with DS)
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| Posted 8/10/07 11:56 AM |
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MST9106
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Re: Q about washing babies clothes
All my friends who have kids recommended ALL Free...they said Dreft is such a rip-off...
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| Posted 8/10/07 1:46 PM |
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curliegirl
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Re: Q about washing babies clothes
Posted by MST9106
All my friends who have kids recommended ALL Free...they said Dreft is such a rip-off...
I agree....
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| Posted 8/10/07 2:42 PM |
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metsgirlie
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Re: Q about washing babies clothes
I have not washed anything yet however I did buy Dreft and Downy Free & Sensitive fabric softner.
I probably will eventually switch to Baby All or Purex Baby since Dreft is $$$
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| Posted 8/10/07 3:13 PM |
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Karen
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Re: Q about washing babies clothes
Posted by lulugrrl
Hmm, I have not washed anything yet, but thought the dryer sheets were nt a good idea, because the take out any fire retardency some clothes/baby bedding may have...I don't know, maybe i am wrong....
any type of fabric softener is generally a no-no, as the coating that it leaves behind reduces fire retardency.
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| Posted 8/10/07 3:16 PM |
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Re: Q about washing babies clothes
I've been using Tide Free & Clear...COSTCO sells Kirkland brand free and clear as well..
But I do NOT use any fabric softener or dryer sheets, as they are proven to reduce the fire retardency of the clothing, as Karen mentioned...
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| Posted 8/10/07 4:07 PM |
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longford73
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Re: Q about washing babies clothes
Posted by MST9106
All my friends who have kids recommended ALL Free...they said Dreft is such a rip-off...
This is what I plan on using unless I get Dreft at my shower.
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| Posted 8/10/07 4:19 PM |
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Bklyngrl
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Re: Q about washing babies clothes
is Tide Free & Clear also available in HE (for High Efficiency washers) or is the HE a scam too??  i WISH WISH WISH i had my own washer/dryer but we don't in our apt. so i'll be washing the baby's clothes at my mom's
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| Posted 8/10/07 4:25 PM |
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MST9106
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Re: Q about washing babies clothes
Posted by Karen
Posted by lulugrrl
Hmm, I have not washed anything yet, but thought the dryer sheets were nt a good idea, because the take out any fire retardency some clothes/baby bedding may have...I don't know, maybe i am wrong....
any type of fabric softener is generally a no-no, as the coating that it leaves behind reduces fire retardency.
Right...and the baby's clothes are very soft to begin with so you don't need to use it, unless you use those Dreft sheets in the dryer...
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| Posted 8/10/07 4:27 PM |
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Re: Q about washing babies clothes
My friend bought me Dreft for my baby shower so I am just using that, no softners. If I didnt get the Dreft, I was going to use All Free & Clear only.
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| Posted 8/10/07 5:36 PM |
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Re: Q about washing babies clothes
Posted by Bklyngrl
is Tide Free & Clear also available in HE (for High Efficiency washers) or is the HE a scam too?? i WISH WISH WISH i had my own washer/dryer but we don't in our apt. so i'll be washing the baby's clothes at my mom's
We have HE washer as well, and the Tide free and clear DOES come in HE formula....so does the Costco brand! And last time I was there, 300 oz container was $11.99!
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| Posted 8/10/07 10:15 PM |
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raken40
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Re: Q about washing babies clothes
i just used dreft detergent, no fabric softener
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| Posted 8/10/07 10:19 PM |
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my3boys
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Re: Q about washing babies clothes
Posted by raken40
i just used dreft detergent, no fabric softener
Same here.
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| Posted 8/11/07 12:40 AM |
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itsbabytime
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Re: Q about washing babies clothes
Thanks ladies I ended up using just the Dreft! Two loads done! Woo hoo!
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| Posted 8/11/07 10:22 AM |
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twicethefun
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Re: Q about washing babies clothes
I never used dryer sheets with my son and probably won't with my baby girl either
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| Posted 8/11/07 2:05 PM |
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