How to wash newborn clothes?

Modern technology allows us to produce laundry detergents that can be quite effective. They remove stains, make clothes whiter, and preserve texture and color. All well and good, but new or expectant mothers inevitably face the question of what to wash newborn clothes with, and whether these modern detergents are suitable for the skin of a newborn.

Laundry isn't the most pleasant process, but it's essential, so it's a very important issue and can't be ignored. Of course, a new mother will have many chores, and laundry is on that list, along with ironing and other baby-related chores.

Preparatory work for washing

This may seem strange, but such tasks do exist. First, you need to decide on a container for storing baby's laundry. Dirty diapers and undershirts should not be placed together with adult laundry. This is a given. A mother can take several bags or a basket and store the items there. For convenience and time savings, you can sort them by:

1. white;
2. colored.

It should be noted that leaving dirty clothes without washing for a long time is not advisable, as dirty (and even damp) clothes harbor microorganisms that can be harmful to the baby.

Detergents for washing newborn clothes

No matter how much progress is made and no matter what products are offered, the older generation is 100% certain that there's no better laundry detergent than 72% laundry soap. It's hard to disagree. After all, we know that this soap is made from natural ingredients and doesn't contain any questionable ingredients. But this soap has a significant drawback. Here's what it is.

It can only be used for hand washing, which is a tedious and time-consuming process. This soap is not suitable for automatic washing machines. However, you can try using a regular activator machine, grating the soap on a coarse grater, and adding it to hot water.

An automatic washing machine allows you to work without having to stand near it, and all operations are performed without human intervention. However, when starting this process, you need to consider all the nuances and what to use to wash your newborn's clothes.

1. The laundry detergent must clearly indicate that it is suitable for washing clothes of a newborn baby.
2. The product should not contain substances such as surfactants, phosphates and chlorine.
3. It is possible to use conditioners, but you also need to look at its composition.
4. Strictly follow the instructions for the amount of product to be used.
5. You shouldn't buy laundry detergent in bulk.

Rules for washing children's clothes

1. For hand washing, you can use baby soap or laundry soap. Wash in very hot water or boil. Rinse the laundry frequently (5), making the water progressively colder each time, regardless of the detergent used.
2. For washing in a washing machine, select the baby wash program, and if there is no such program, you need to set the temperature mode to 60-70 degrees, + extra rinse.
3. It is not recommended to wash adult and children's clothes.
4. If diapers are just being introduced, rinsing alone is sufficient, provided the baby is breastfed. In this case, the baby's urine will not have an unpleasant odor.
5. Diapers that have fecal matter residue are first cleaned, the dirty area is washed, and only then are they put in the washing machine.
6. Please pay attention to the care recommendations for children's items.
7. Avoid using bleach. This can cause allergic reactions and even poisoning from residual fumes.
8. Choose conditioners without fragrances.
9. It's best to dry your baby's laundry outdoors, as drying it indoors will lead to elevated humidity levels. This is unhealthy for everyone, especially your baby, as humidity is a breeding ground for mold and mildew, which can negatively impact indoor air quality.

These rules are quite simple and don't require any special knowledge. Love and care will guide a new mother through laundry, and our recommendations will simply complement them.

To iron or not to iron? - That is the question!

Protecting the baby from infection is the mother's main task, especially in the first month, since the umbilical wound heals during this period. Therefore, ironing is out of the question. They should be ironed on both sides, using the steam setting. Steaming serves as an additional disinfectant. It's great if your washing machine has a steam setting; in that case, steaming with an iron is unnecessary. However, ironing will still be necessary.

The common belief that too much is also unhealthy is not without foundation. Here's why.

A baby needs to get used to the world around them and everything that surrounds them, including germs and bacteria. Their body needs to learn to fight them and resist them.

Excessive sterility can take too long for the baby's body to learn to resist bacteria, which in turn can lead to constant infections, even minor ones. Therefore, after the belly button has healed, don't be so zealous about ironing. Some items can be ironed, while others may not need it at all.

Use the time you spend ironing for the other person in the process, the new life you're starting—your husband. He's already so busy that he's getting little attention; he wants to feel cared for and loved. And, of course, he wants his mother, as the woman who gave him his child. Dad needs to know he's needed not just as a provider, but as a loved one and a desirable man!

Conclusion

Even before a mother even considers how to wash her baby's clothes, she should decide on a storage location for the baby's clothes. This could be a separate chest of drawers or a shelf in an adult closet. However, it's definitely not advisable to store both adult and baby clothes in the same place.

• Firstly, it is quite inconvenient, since you will have to rummage through all the things to find the one you need.
• And secondly, it’s not hygienic, because the baby is too small to withstand adult odors, germs, and residue from adult powder.

Children's clothes are sorted and laid out so that even at night in the dark you can immediately find the right thing.

   

1 reader comment

1. November 12, 2014 at 3:09 PM

   Dimon:

   My wife and I spent a long time choosing a washing powder for our baby. We finally stumbled upon "Dosenka" baby laundry detergent at a supermarket and decided to give it a try. It washed everything perfectly, and we've been using it ever since.

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