Are you a new or expectant mom? If so, it’s safe to say that you will be taking care of the majority of your baby’s laundry. Washing baby’s laundry does require a bit more care than your own, and that of other members of the family.

Much of your family has most likely given you advice on baby care; however have you been given any tips on this subject? Probably not as much as you have been told about crib choices and the different aspects of parenting. Here are a few hints on washing your baby’s laundry that will assist you giving your baby’s laundry the care it needs.

Washing Baby’s Laundry – Are These Myths?

If you are similar to most new mothers, you are thinking about what you can use, or do, or not do when washing your baby’s laundry. You may have been advised against mixing your laundry with the babies, however that is just a myth and it is certainly okay to mix. You are probably glad to hear you can do both tasks at once.

Mixing Laundry Well

There is a catch to being able to mix baby’s laundry with the rest of the family’s. If you aren’t using a fragrance free, colorless detergent, you may want to make a switch. You don’t have to purchase pricey detergents that specialize in baby’s laundry unless your baby has a bad reaction to the regular family used detergent. Still, why risk your baby developing a rash? Use a detergent that is less likely to affect your baby’s sensitive skin and one your entire family will love.

What should not be Mixed

There are a few items that should always be washed separately from baby’s laundry. Any family member’s clothing that is tainted by smoke, chemicals, minerals, or excessive dirt (for example, your construction worker husband’s work wear) should never be washed with baby’s laundry.

As well, if you use cloth diapers, wash them separately from both the family’s laundry and the baby’s laundry. Do not use bleaches, fabric softeners, and dryer sheets because these can reduce the useful life of your baby’s clothing, and even lessen the potency of the flame retardant chemicals in your baby’s sleepwear.

What to Wash

Washing your baby’s laundry can be as big a job, if not bigger, than washing your own laundry and that of the rest of the family. Your baby’s laundry consists of:

* Towels

* Bibs

* Washcloths

* Burping clothes

* Blankets

* Crib sheets

* All other bedding

* All other bedding

* Play pen pads and fabrics

* Car seat and stroller linings

* Car seat and stroller linings

* Articles of Clothing

* Articles of Clothing

It is obvious to see that what ever comes into contact with your baby’s skin must be washed with more attention. Always read tags on your baby’s laundry for any specific care instructions and use the detergent that works best for you.

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