Composition of washing powders for children

Choosing a safe laundry detergent for children's clothes is a challenge for every parent. Babies' delicate skin isn't yet fully able to withstand chemicals, so they often develop allergies to detergents. Which ingredients are considered critical?

Let's look at the ingredients in baby laundry detergents. What ingredients are likely to be included, and which ones are best avoided? We'll also discuss the safest detergents for washing babies' clothes.

What can be in baby powder?

Today, stores offer a wide variety of household chemicals labeled "For Children." Moreover, some products contain ingredients identical to those intended for adults. That's why it's so important not only to look at the labels and pretty pictures on the packaging, but also to read what each powder is made of.

Using baby detergents with "adult" chemicals is not good for your child's health. Babies' skin reacts strongly to harsh chemicals, causing rashes, dryness, and irritation. To protect your child's health, choose only high-quality and safe detergents.

According to the standard, the composition of children's washing powders may include:

• nonionic, cationic and anionic surfactants;
• surfactants of plant origin;
• phosphates and phosphonates;
• natural soap;
• whitening particles with active oxygen;
• enzymes;
• sodium carbonate and sulfate;
• antiresorbents;
• polycarboxylates;
• zeolites;
• antifoam;
• flavorings;
• complexing agent;
• optical brightener.

Not all permitted components are safe for children.

For example, phosphates and phosphonates are harmful even for adults. Optical brightener, for example, is a strong allergen. Cases of severe reactions in newborns to this very substance have been recorded. Therefore, even among special baby laundry detergents, responsible parents should choose the safest, carefully examining each ingredient.

Popular powders: what are they made of?

Many people probably associate the term "baby laundry detergent" with the product "Ushasty Nyan." Advertisements show happy parents washing their newborns' clothes with these granules. However, in reality, the powder's ingredients are unsafe.

It is better to refrain from purchasing this product. The manufacturer of the "Eared Nanny" powder uses toxic ingredients that cause allergies. Moreover, some substances contained in the granules have been banned in Europe for more than 15 years.

"Eared Nyan" consists of:

• 15-30% phosphates;
• 5-15% oxygen-based whitening particles;
• APAV;
• nonionic surfactants;
• optical brightener;
• antifoam;
• enzymes;
• fragrance.

The first ingredients to avoid are phosphates, and there are quite a lot of them. Optical brightener is very dangerous, causing allergies even in adults, not to mention small children. Another "offender" is fragrance.

Another well-known detergent is Chaika Children's (automatic). This product effectively removes stubborn stains. Its high solubility allows it to be completely rinsed from fabric fibers, leaving no residue. It also has a disinfecting effect.

This powder consists of:

• 5-15% active oxygen based bleaching agents;
• APAV;
• up to 5% polycarboxylates;
• nonionic surfactants;
• plant enzymes;
• phosphonates;
• fragrance.

Which "ingredients" are unsafe here? First, phosphonates. They can cause allergic reactions and dermatological conditions caused by changes in the acid-base balance of skin cells. When absorbed into the bloodstream, these substances can disrupt the function of internal organs. Second, fragrance. Care should be taken with fragrance additives included in the powder.

To minimize the negative effects of using phosphate powders, you should run the “Extra Rinse” mode.

Another powder specifically designed for washing children's clothes and those prone to allergies is Mepsi. Thanks to active oxygen and a complex of enzymes, the granules easily tackle any type of stain. It also softens tap water, preventing scale buildup on the internal parts of your washing machine.

The packaging states that the powder is completely safe for the human body. To determine whether this is true, it's worth looking at the ingredients:

• sodium carbonate more than 30%;
• sodium chloride 15-30%;
• sodium percarbonate 5-15%;
• Non-ionic surfactants of plant origin 5-15%;
• TAED (cold water washing activator) – up to 5%;
• polycarboxylate less than 5%;
• soap;
• enzymes;
• fragrance less than 5%.

Judging by its chemical composition, Mepsi baby laundry detergent is relatively safe. It contains no phosphates, optical brighteners, or other harsh chemicals. The only thing it does contain is fragrance. An additional rinse will help neutralize this.

Another eco-friendly laundry detergent recommended for washing children's clothes is BioMio with cotton extract. Its granules effectively combat stains, penetrating deep into the fibers without damaging their structure. It rinses well, making it ideal for allergy sufferers.

BioMio laundry detergent is economical to use thanks to its concentrated formula. It's completely biodegradable, making it environmentally friendly. Ingredients:

• 5-15% zeolites;
• nonionic surfactants;
• APAV;
• soap;
• plant enzymes;
• cotton extract.

The composition of BioMio washing powder with cotton extract is absolutely safe for humans and the environment.

This powder is free of critical ingredients and is odorless. Therefore, when choosing a laundry detergent for newborns and older children, BioMio is worth considering. It's better to pay a little extra for a truly high-quality and safe product.

I'd also like to tell you about the "Garden Kids" baby laundry detergent. It contains silver ions, which kill 99% of bacteria, preventing their spread. The powder is free of any hazardous ingredients that could cause allergies or skin irritation in babies. The granules soften hard water, dissolve completely, and leave no streaks.

Garden Kids powder consists of:

• 15-30% soda ash;
• 5-15% anionic surfactants;
• oxygen-based whitening particles;
• citric acid;
• nonionic surfactants;
• soap;
• polycarboxylates;
• enzymes.

The composition is absolutely safe. Washing powder "Garden Kids» has passed ECO-certification. This natural laundry detergent contains no artificial colors, fragrances, harsh surfactants, chlorine, or phosphates. Therefore, the granules can be safely used to care for children's clothing from the first days of life.

Of course, detergents like "Ushasty Nyan" or "Chaika" are cheaper than "BioMio" or "Garden Kids." However, children's health is something you shouldn't skimp on. It's better to pay extra and buy a safe laundry detergent that won't cause allergies or skin irritation in babies.

   

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