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jkd8226
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Question about washing baby clothing/bedding
So I wanted to start washing the baby bedding and clothes that we have. I got Dreft, but are there special dryer sheets that we should be using?
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Posted 3/6/10 8:26 PM  |
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mommyIam
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Re: Question about washing baby clothing/bedding
my ped only stresses to use everything free and clear, no dies, perfumes, colorings, so I use Bounce Free, it was just easy to find
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| Posted 3/6/10 10:14 PM |
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headoverheels
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Re: Question about washing baby clothing/bedding
Do not use dryer sheets!
Using dryer sheets can potentially render the flame retardant properties of baby bedding and clothing completely ineffective.
"Most dryer sheets and fabric softeners have the potential to reduce or remove the fire retardant chemicals on your newborn's clothes, putting him or her at risk in the event of a fire. It is also important to keep in mind that using dryer sheets on your clothes, even if they are dried separately from your baby's, can leave a residue inside the dryer and rub off onto your newborn's clothing. "
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| Posted 3/6/10 10:29 PM |
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Ang-Rich
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Re: Question about washing baby clothing/bedding
I like the totally toddler sheets you can get at BRU and the free and clear ones as well.
I think a common misconception is that baby clothing is flame retardant...that is not true. SOME one-piece pajama pieces may be and will clearly state on the tags and/or labels that they have been treated for this however most clothing is not. If the clothing does not state that it is treated with a flame retardant you can certainly use the fabric softener sheets as there will be no issue.
Personally, I think the sheets make a big difference in keeping the clothing soft.
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| Posted 3/6/10 11:30 PM |
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mommyIam
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Re: Question about washing baby clothing/bedding
Posted by headoverheels
Do not use dryer sheets!
Using dryer sheets can potentially render the flame retardant properties of baby bedding and clothing completely ineffective.
"Most dryer sheets and fabric softeners have the potential to reduce or remove the fire retardant chemicals on your newborn's clothes, putting him or her at risk in the event of a fire. It is also important to keep in mind that using dryer sheets on your clothes, even if they are dried separately from your baby's, can leave a residue inside the dryer and rub off onto your newborn's clothing. "
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what if I don't get infant clothes with fire retardant chemicals on them? I don't think I have anything fire retardant, as everything is organic cotton. Bumpers and pads have polyester batting.
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| Posted 3/7/10 3:35 AM |
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Hofstra26
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Re: Question about washing baby clothing/bedding
I use Bounce Free dryer sheets (no dyes and perfumes). Also, if you want to save $$$ because Dreft is just SOOOOO overpriced, we've always used All Free and Clear to wash our DD's clothes. Much more affordable. Speaking of Dreft though, they make a great stain removal spray. It's like $2/bottle but it's AWESOME! It would get out every stain from my DD's clothes, even icky spit up.
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| Posted 3/7/10 7:15 AM |
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jkd8226
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Re: Question about washing baby clothing/bedding
Thanks for the info!
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| Posted 3/7/10 8:31 AM |
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GoldenRod
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Re: Question about washing baby clothing/bedding
Dreft has perfumes, so I don't see how it's better for DC than a cheaper, non-perfumed detergent... 
Also, the fact that the baby's clothes are snug fitting makes them somewhat fire-retardant, even if they aren't coated.
http://health.howstuffworks.com/life-stages/parenting/child-development/how-to-choose-clothes-for-a-child2.htm
Garments designated as sleepwear must meet the flame-retardant standards set by the Consumer Products Safety Commission in the 1970s. New garments are tagged or labeled "Sleepwear"; other garments have labels that read: "Not intended as sleepwear." Polyester is the most commonly used fabric in sleepwear because it is inherently flame re-tardant. Cotton must be chemically treated to meet flame-retardant standards.
http://www.kidsource.com/cpsc/sleepwear.html
WASHINGTON, D.C. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission voted today (CPSC)(2-1) (with Commissioners Mary Sheila Gall and Thomas Moore in the majority and Chairman Ann Brown dissenting) to amend the current children's sleepwear standard under the Flammable Fabrics Act.
The amendments will permit the sale of tight-fitting children's sleepwear and sleepwear for infants aged nine months or under, even if the garments do not meet the flammability standards ordinarily applicable to such sleepwear. The new amendments will become effective 18 months after the date that they are published in the Federal Register and the existing stay of enforcement will remain in effect until that date.
Message edited 3/7/2010 11:43:37 AM.
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| Posted 3/7/10 11:43 AM |
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MamaB17
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Re: Question about washing baby clothing/bedding
Be careful w/ fabric softener. I am highly allergic to all types. I have very sensitive skin, and the chemical in the softener is what causes my allergy. I use those dryer balls you can get at bed bath and beyond, the bounce around and fluff the clothes with no chemicals. Sometimes you get some static but you can just shake out the clothes before you fold.
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| Posted 3/7/10 11:45 AM |
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