Best Laundry Detergent for Baby Clothes

A baby’s skin is brand new to the world, so naturally, they are more sensitive, especially as newborns. You don’t want to use your regular detergent on anything the baby is going to use, such as clothing, burp rags, bedding (sheets and blankets), towels, and even cloth play mats for tummy time that you regularly wash. The main reason you need a detergent specially made for everything baby touches is because it’s created with less ingredients and harsh chemicals.

Trust us, these baby clothing detergents are still just as effective for cleaning, but there are less irritants present in these types of detergents that may cause trouble for a baby’s skin. In fact, our formulas are hypoallergenic, and pediatrician & dermatologist tested! Regular detergent tends to leave a residue on the skin’s surface that may not bother most adults, but a baby’s skin can be more sensitive to residue and harsh fragrances. Don’t take the chance on using a regular detergent when it’s so much better to use the right type just for your little one. You may end up using the baby’s detergent on the rest of your household’s clothing, towels, and bedding too! Especially if you have any family members with sensitive skin.

Baby’s skin is sensitive – that’s what makes them so soft! But some newborns and young babies have especially sensitive skin, like eczema, impetigo, cradle cap, or just plain old newborn baby acne bumps. Either way, help reduce irritation by being careful about what you’re using to clean their clothing and other surfaces they touch. The flaking and redness of some of these conditions can be more intense with a reaction from the wrong detergent. More than likely your pediatrician will be of some help to you when you encounter more serious skin problems with your baby. The laundry detergent you use becomes even more important for protecting your baby against making some of those skin conditions even worse.

There are different types of detergent you can choose from. These include regular liquid, pods or packs like Tide Pods, or powder. Each has different benefits and drawbacks, as well as cost consideration to think about. Powder tends to be the least expensive with liquid next and pods usually costing the most.

Most people tend to choose liquid over the other types. Plus, most of the baby laundry detergent comes in this type. It’s also very easy to pre-treat stains with a liquid laundry detergent so that your favorite baby outfits make it through more than one wearing. With a great detergent you can even pass down old baby clothing when your baby outgrows each piece because you don’t have to worry about stains staying put for good. No one wants to inherit stained baby clothing, even if you plan on donating these items.

Make sure you keep all laundry detergent out of the way of all young children. There has been a ton of press lately on the tendency for children to mistake “pods” or laundry packs as candy and trying to consume them. Either way, keep all chemical products high out of reach or in a locked cabinet to be on the safe side.

These products are unnecessary to use when cleaning the fabrics your baby touches. Getting rid of these will allow you to limit the chemical ingredients they may come into contact with on their clothing and bedding. And the benefits? It will save you money, and you’ll be looking out for your baby’s skin! If you’re looking for a more natural, sustainable way to reduce static cling in your dryer, we recommend trying wool dryer balls instead.