Washing powder

[Sazzy]

Hi All

Just wondering what brand of washing powder you all use for newborns. Anything good for sensitive skin?

Thanks

 

[carang]

we never separated our kids' clothes from our own... even when they were newborns. used our regular washing powder. much easier, also cheaper.

 

[Flack]

We use Purity Sensitive Liquid from ParkNShop. Still separating after 10 months as she's prone to rashes. One bottle lasts months even with nappies, and as we have a small washing machine, it works out to the same number of loads whether I mixed or separated.

 

[banane76]

I started using non-bio Persil for her clothes and once I finish our washing powder I'm going to wash all of our clothes together but was separating at the beginning using baby liquid, but switched to Persil.

 

[joyofliving]

I use Woolite for delicate clothes and wash on gentle cycle, can get it at PnS.

 

[thundacatchergo]

if your baby is rash prone, try changing diaper and wipes brands.

washing powder has nothing to do with rashes. the detergent should be rinsed out completely. if not, buy a new washing machine.

 

[City Jammer]

I always use Country Save and it's safe for babies too. You can get it from health foodstores like Health Gate or Healthy Delight in Central.

 

[LeahH]

seventh generation 'baby' when newborn (separated for first 3 months or so) and now the regular version (all family's clothes washed together). it's fragrance + phosphate free, hypoallergenic etc. Stocked at health food stores, 360, B2B and City super.

Personally, I have found that detergent can be a factor if you are prone to rashes or have skin conditions. There can be chemical residue irrespective of how much clothes are rinsed.

 

[mcdill]

We used one of the hypoallergenic ones from 360 (they have quite a range) because of her sensitive skin.

 

[southside852]

we just used Persil or Ariel non-bio detergent and then integrated into our laundry at 12 months.