What baby laundry detergents are safe for babies?

Hypermarket shelves are overflowing with a plethora of laundry detergents from various brands. However, a closer look at their ingredients reveals that all of them are made from the same ingredients, some of which are quite hazardous to humans and the environment. Shoppers are given the illusion of choice, but in reality, all the ingredients are identical. Are there safe laundry detergents for children's clothes? Even the most discerning and attentive shoppers will surely find the ideal formula, free of critical ingredients, among the wide variety on offer.

Requirements for the product

Mothers are extremely concerned about their baby's health. Therefore, when a child is born, their safety becomes their top priority. It's crucial to choose laundry and daily care products that won't harm the baby, but rather, will protect the fragile body. Pediatricians recommend using powders and gels that meet all quality standards and are designed specifically for washing children's clothes.

Regular “adult” products contain ingredients that are harmful to the delicate and sensitive skin of a newborn.

Using standard detergents can cause allergies, weaken the immune system, and disrupt normal metabolism in children. That's why experts from around the world are researching detergent formulations and, based on their own observations and mothers' feedback, creating a ranking of the safest detergents for children.

What ingredients should not be in baby clothes detergent?

• Phosphates. These are highly aggressive substances that can cause allergies and disrupt the body's immune system. Furthermore, phosphates not only negatively impact the health of children but also seriously pollute the environment.
• Chlorine. A highly toxic element that can cause severe allergic reactions.
• Optical brightener. Causes rashes, can cause itching, and irritation of delicate skin. Doesn't rinse out well from fabric fibers.
• Surfactants. Excessive levels of these substances can cause various illnesses and lead to developmental delays in the baby.
• Fragrances. Strong scents can negatively affect a newborn. Fragrances often cause allergies in particularly sensitive children.

The best baby laundry detergents are made with soap, natural ingredients, and plant extracts. By choosing this formula, mothers can be confident that their baby's skin is safe. The natural ingredients in these detergents also have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.

Safe children's products

So, we've covered the ingredients that are unacceptable in baby laundry detergents. Before purchasing, it's essential to carefully examine the ingredients for any harmful substances. To make this task easier for tens of thousands of moms and dads, we'll provide a brief overview of safe detergents that can be used to clean babies' clothes.

This review presents products containing exclusively natural ingredients. After reviewing the information, you can decide which formula is best for your baby.

• Shabondama, a Japanese hypoallergenic laundry detergent. Several products under this brand are available in stores. The detergent is 99 percent natural soap and imparts a subtle, subtle scent thanks to natural fragrances. It contains no hazardous phosphates, chlorine, optical brighteners, or other harsh chemicals. It removes stains from diapers and rompers with flying colors. The price is approximately $12 per kilogram.
• MIYOSHI powdered soap. It may be less safe than the Japanese powder, but if you rinse clothes several times, it poses no harm to your child. The formula is based on soap chips, 30% of which is natural alkali. It cleans soap much better than Shabondama powders. The price range for these products is roughly the same: a 2.1 kg package of powdered soap costs $23.
• Molecola Ecological for Baby detergent is recognized as one of the best cleaning products in Europe for children's clothes. In principle, the formula can be used to care for the entire family's clothes. It removes stains perfectly. The powder contains baking soda, coconut soap, and a third ingredient, sodium citrate. All ingredients are completely safe for newborns. The price is reasonable: a 1 kg pack costs $5.50.

Sodium citrate, as a component of laundry detergent, is completely harmless; it is a food additive used by chefs all over the world.

Our review doesn't end there. ECO LEIV detergents are equally effective at cleaning everything from newborn diapers to kindergarten T-shirts to parents' work uniforms. The ingredients include soap granules, aloe extract, sodium silicate and carbonate, and enzymes (natural enzymes that accelerate the dirt-dissolving process). You won't find any critical components in the powder, so you can confidently purchase a package at $4.50 per kg.

Tobbi Kids laundry detergent has become widely popular in Russia. It's made with laundry soap and baking soda. Its formula is extremely safe and cleans exceptionally well. You won't find any surfactants, phosphates, or fragrances in this product. The manufacturer offers a full line of products, taking into account the age characteristics of children, therefore producing powders for infants up to one year old, toddlers up to three years old, and preschoolers from three to seven years old. This gradation allows the formula to be tailored to the types of stains most common at different ages. Tobbi Kids is suitable for both hand and machine washing of various shades. Gently cleaning fabrics, the product preserves color and maintains the original shape of items. The formula is completely biodegradable, so it poses no harm to the environment. Therefore, the main advantages of this laundry detergent are: a safe formula, no added fragrances, hypoallergenic, affordability, and age-appropriateness.

BabyLine, a German-made detergent, is made with natural soap and is recommended for use with babies from day one. It is phosphate- and fragrance-free, reducing the risk of allergies to the detergent's ingredients. It contains a completely safe oxygen-based stain remover, which can tackle even the most stubborn stains. Its innovative formula effectively cleans clothes even in cool water. This concentrated detergent is very economical; one bottle easily covers 20 wash cycles. It is approved for use in both automatic and semi-automatic machines. It also protects the washing machine, preventing limescale buildup. It does not cause allergies or irritation, and clothes retain their shape and color. BabyLine is very popular because it effectively removes stains, protects the machine from limescale, is economical, and is completely safe for babies.

This review presents the best cleaning products for children's clothes. Safe powder contains only natural ingredients, natural enzymes, and plant extracts. You should carefully study the composition before purchasing any household chemicals.

DIY Powder

To be 100% sure your baby's clothes are washed with a natural detergent, you can make your own laundry detergent. This is also an easy way to save money by avoiding overpaying for packaging, manufacturing, and branding. One "grandmother's" recipe is a powder made from baking soda, soap, and borax.

For this process, you'll need baby soap (it's best to avoid laundry soap), washing soda (not baking soda), and borax. Take exactly 100 grams of each ingredient. You can also add 2-3 drops of your favorite essential oil to the mixture.

The consumption of homemade laundry gel is about 40 grams per 3 kg of items.

We prepare the powder according to the following algorithm:

• Grate a bar of soap on a fine grater;
• Pour the resulting crumbs into a saucepan, place it on the stove, and turn on the burner to medium heat;
• pour a liter of hot water over the soap:
• stir the solution vigorously;
• make sure the soap dissolves to the last crumb;
• pour in 500 ml of hot water again;
• stir the mixture for another 10 minutes, then pour soda and borax into the pan;
• Wait until all ingredients are completely dissolved, turn off the stove.

Allow the homemade laundry detergent to cool gradually. Remove the pan from the stove and set it aside, leaving the gel at room temperature. The result is not a laundry detergent, but a liquid solution that will effectively remove stains and is completely safe for children.

   

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