New mothers do not understand and do not know many aspects that relate to raising and caring for a child, for example, how to wash clothes for newborns.
At first glance, the question is comical. However, it should be remembered that the products used by adults are not suitable for newborns - they have different creams, gels, hair shampoos, etc.
So, let's look at the issue of washing for babies in more detail.
Useful tips
- What your child wears and sleeps on should always be clean and tidy, so try to wash it often. Set aside time for this every day or two.
- Wash and rinse new bedding and wardrobe items well, this way you can prevent their rapid contamination and the penetration of harmful substances from newly made clothes and bedding onto the newborn’s skin.
- Wet bedding and rompers simply need to be rinsed with clean water.
- It is permissible to change the bed not every day, but several times a week, but provided that it is not particularly dirty.
- To facilitate the washing process, contaminated areas should be rinsed with clean water, soaped and soaked in a basin. Soak for 1–2 hours or a little more.
- We exclude the use of conditioners, rinses, bleaches, and under no circumstances use starch. We wash only with special detergents and soap shavings.
- There should be no smell of detergents left on the laundry, so it is necessary to wash it thoroughly.
- Children's clothes are stored and washed separately from adults, so you can protect your child from allergic reactions and colds. For the first few months, baby vests and rompers are also washed separately.
- As a disinfection, heat treatment with steam should be carried out on all existing products.
- It is advisable to dry it at home, not outside, to prevent dust and dirt from getting in.
- Mothers should also take care of their wardrobe - it is better to wash everything that the baby comes into contact with in the same way as his clothes. This way you can avoid the appearance of allergy symptoms.
How to wash clothes for newborns?
In the literature you can still find recommendations to wash by hand. As a mother of four children, I would like to say the following in response. If you have the energy and time to do hand washing, spend it on your child. Let the machine wash your clothes. In addition, the following recommendation excludes the first: baby’s clothes should be washed at maximum temperature to kill germs.
Our grandmothers boiled clothes for this purpose. Even when I was a student, I had a large wooden fork to stir laundry in a boiling detergent solution. This rarity got lost in travel, which is a pity...
But let's return to our microbes. Many washing machines have a “baby clothes” mode. Typically, it is characterized by high temperature and double rinsing. Let's be honest: 95 degrees and boiling are still different things. In hospitals, autoclaving is used for disinfection. This is sterilization with water vapor under pressure above atmospheric pressure. At the same time, the temperature is noticeably higher than 100 degrees. Therefore, you will not carry out complete disinfection at home, and that’s good. Because the baby came to get acquainted with this world, and not to isolate himself from it.
I strongly do not recommend boiling children's clothes now. Because you can only boil things made from natural fabrics. Nowadays, you can’t find something like this even for a lot of money. Manufacturers everywhere add a small percentage of artificial fibers. This makes the clothes more attractive, but dramatically reduces the wash temperature.
And here we are faced with another contradiction. In order for the anionic surfactants in the powder to dissolve and begin to actively remove stains, a high temperature is needed, and the tags on almost all children's things require gentle washing. Gels work well for washing at low temperatures, but doctors require washing children's clothes at high temperatures for the purpose of disinfection. The circle is closed.
What should mom do? Do not panic! An iron partially solves the problem. If you iron clothes washed on a gentle cycle on both sides, you can consider them conditionally disinfected and calm down.
Personal experience. Now I’ll tell you a terrible thing - I almost didn’t iron things for my fourth child. Only what I managed to do before giving birth. After returning from the maternity hospital, I picked up the iron about a year and a half later, and that was because my daughter had to go to graduation. The child grew up on unironed diapers and did not notice it. The grandmothers didn’t pay attention either. Even the doctor, who occasionally visited us, did not react in any way to this glaring fact. But in the free time, I checked the lessons of my eldest, while at the same time cooking, cleaning and drinking tea.
Let's make work easier?
Cumbersome boards and inconvenient hand drums were replaced by automatic machines. Now housewives have nothing to worry about, and they can easily wash it at least several times a day!
The advantages of the car are that:
- She washes without your participation; All you need to do is select a mode and decide on detergents, then the machine will do everything for you.
- There is a boiling mode, which is very relevant for families with small children.
- It rinses well without leaving a single grain of powder behind.
- It wrings out well, which reduces the time for further drying.
But it also has its disadvantages:
- Different items of clothing can be washed in the same appliance - mom’s jacket, dad’s sports boots and, finally, the sweaters and pants of his beloved child. Therefore, this is not entirely hygienic.
- What you wash your jeans with and what is suitable for your automatic washing machine is not always suitable for newborns.
There are mandatory rules for washing baby's baby's undershirts and panties in the machine:
- Place only baby items in the drum, not mixing them with adults;
- In the first months, try not to use your automatic machine for other very dirty items (shoes, workwear, jackets, slippers, etc.);
- Use specialized powders and soap shavings (they must first be dissolved in water);
- Use a specially designed cycle for baby clothes. If there is none, then try using the delicate mode. This way, not a single item of your little child’s wardrobe will lose its appearance.
- Additionally, rinse everything washed - machines usually have a special program for this.
- Do not store dirty laundry for a long time, otherwise it will be difficult to wash. Try to arrange a mini-laundry more often.
- It is not recommended to heavily load the drum. This way the machine will wash worse, and the rinsing will also not be as good.
Wash with soap
If you grate baby soap, you can wash the baby’s clothes in a washing machine with soap, adding it to the powder compartment or to the drum.
It’s better to take baby soap for newborns without fragrances, for example:
- Children's soap "Umka". Hypoallergenic. Based on vegetable oils and fats.
Hypoallergenic baby soap “Umka”
Price: 25 ₽ per bar of soap (100 g).
Country of origin : Russia.
Review:
Source: otzovik.com
Dar79:
Soap can be used from the first days of life 0+. Weight 100g. White. When you open the package there is a very faint smell, it’s hard to say which one is rather pleasant, maybe “soapy”. I don't feel any smell when using it. Foaming is good. I found it for myself when my child was 5.5 months old. Initially I used laundry soap to set it before washing or soaking, but I decided to try something different. I saw it at the pharmacy and bought it. It washes baby feces well without leaving yellow marks. Now the child is almost 7 months old - complementary feeding has begun. There are no old stains yet, so I can’t say that this soap can cope with them, but things stained either with complementary foods or feces, which have been lying around for a while (20-30 minutes) and only then started to wash off, wash off well. Neither I nor my child are allergic to this soap.
- CJ Lion Baby Safe soap - for washing baby clothes. It washes well and does not irritate delicate baby skin.
Soap CJ Lion Baby Safe
Price: 90 ₽ for 190 g.
Country of origin : Korea.
Review:
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Sonya1545:
Of course, what will impress first is the size. Of course, our manufacturers also make pieces larger than 70-80 grams, but this piece is truly surprising. It weighs 190 grams and, unlike the soap that domestic and CIS manufacturers introduced me to, it lathers well and a piece lasts for a long time! I probably don’t even remember when we took it and put it on the shelf, about 2 months have already passed.
- Laundry children's soap "Eared Nanny" - with a whitening effect.
Baby soap with whitening effect “Eared Nanny”
Price: about 40 ₽ for 180 g.
Country of origin : Russia
Review:
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Wbose:
Review: Children's laundry soap Eared nannies “With a whitening effect” - I am very pleased with this soap! Advantages: washes well, whitens, has a neutral smell, truly hypoallergenic Disadvantages: practically none Very good soap, I recommend it to all mothers! It removes stains on children's clothes perfectly, it lasts a long time (of course, if you don't wash everything in a row and every day). While the baby was very small, I washed his soiled diapers. Moreover, if suddenly it was not possible to do it right away, I still washed it well. Now I’m washing stains on clothes from juices and purees. It really does bleach white things. I use this soap mainly for quick hand washing under running water, so I also wash colored T-shirts, T-shirts, etc. with it, the color does not fade, and bleach stains do not remain. Of course, if you soak colored items with this soap, bleached stains will remain, so don’t soak them. The baby is almost a year old, but I think I will continue to use this soap.
- Soap nuts Sapindus Trifoliatus - they are widely used in Asia and America. They wash well and do not damage the fabric. The item does not smell after washing. You can buy it in a store with natural household chemicals.
Soap nuts Sapindus Trifoliatus
Price: 750 RUR per 500 g.
How to use:
- Place a few nuts in the drum when washing;
- in contact with water, they create soap foam;
- When washing things in cold water, first pour hot water over the nuts and pour the resulting solution into the drum.
Review:
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little zu:
What I immediately liked was the result, like after a good powder, but as if the laundry had been rinsed many, many times after it. That is, there is no smell or feeling of soapy water on your fingers when you hang up the washed laundry.
Based on the photos on the Internet, I expected to see such a large laundry bag and huge hard shells. But the bag turned out to be miniature, and the shells were quite soft. So the bag does not hit the glass of the washing machine door when washing.
Not all stains are removed - with the standard dosage (I took the shells of 6 nuts, because I don’t know what kind of water we have. With hard water you need to use 6-9, and with soft 4-6), old stubborn stains that others did not remove The powders and nuts were also not washed. I liked that the nuts did not take away the color of the clothes - I washed bright children's clothes. Things did not lose their shape, did not move apart.
I think that soap nuts are an excellent alternative to washing powder: if anyone is obsessed with phosphate-free and other powders, nuts are an excellent choice for them! Besides, if you knock over a bag of nuts, it’s very easy to put it back together, much easier than powder)
Let's do it the old fashioned way
Washing by hand is more labor-intensive, but it also has its huge advantages:
- Higher level of hygiene: you can use a separate basin and washboard specifically for baby vests.
- Difficult stains can be effectively removed manually without leaving a trace.
- An additional bonus for new mothers: excellent physical activity, which will be another step in recovery after childbirth.
Disadvantages of this method:
- It takes a lot of time. If, when using a washing machine, you do not participate in the process at all, then your full inclusion and participation is necessary here, otherwise the washing will be ineffective.
- Requires a lot of effort. The method involves not only significant time expenditure, but also the use of physical force.
- Rinse thoroughly. To prevent the smell of powder from remaining on your clothes, you need to rinse them well several times.
- Not safe for hands. Frequent washing in cold water may cause the skin on your hands to crack and peel. Therefore, it is better to immediately purchase gloves that will protect your hands from the effects of soap and powders.
Actually, washing
- Take out all the clothes you bought and gifts from relatives. Realize that after giving birth they will bring the same amount. Be horrified. Anything that can be returned, return it. Yes Yes. And this wonderful set with pockets on the butt and frills around the edge. Firstly, it’s up to you to smooth out these little frills. Introduced? And, secondly, all these cute pockets create additional folds and injure the baby’s delicate skin. And what will he put in his back pocket one month? So the simpler the better!
- Sort the remaining items by color and texture. Cut off all tags. By the way, did you know that the piece of fabric that comes with the clothes is not needed for a patch? It is suggested to test the washing mode and bleach. Don't thank me.
All new clothes for a newborn must be washed and ironed on both sides.
What soap should I use?
Baby soap is perfect for washing. It does not contain allergens or irritants. It contains vegetable oils, animal fats, boric acid, beeswax, glycerin.
Its advantages:
- hypoallergenic, which means safe for the baby;
- does not harm the skin of the hands;
- washes out quickly when rinsed;
- its foam absorbs dirt very quickly.
The disadvantage is that soap does not always fight strong stains well. However, the secretions of small children can be washed off quite easily.
Soaking overnight is especially effective - after that everything, even difficult stains, will be washed off.
Powder wash
Mothers know that they need to wash their newborn’s clothes with powder without harmful substances. Before purchasing, read the label to see what the product contains. The product must be marked “for newborns”/“0+”.
I studied different brands of baby washing powder. What they advise on the forums:
- ECOVER is an eco-friendly washing powder for newborns - it contains no phosphates and is based on plant surfactants. Available in volume: 1.2 kg; 3 kg and 7.5 kg.
Eco-friendly washing powder for newborns ECOVER
Price : about 5,000 ₽ per 7.5 kg.
Country of origin : Belgium.
Review:
Source: irecommend.ru
Savannah:
So far the leader in my laundry.
I really liked the Ecover powder. It washes beautifully, better than the phosphate ones we used before.
It really doesn't cause allergies. The linen is fresh and clean after it. After washing it smells... clean %)) (that is, it doesn’t smell at all) And the powder itself is slightly scented, but this doesn’t bother me at all. Zeolites... Well, choose the lesser of two evils - everything is better than phosphates! The machine doesn’t complain, and neither does our skin. I will continue to buy. If I don't find anything else. But I tried the liquid one. It should rinse out better. In real life it's the opposite. The smell of lavender can’t be washed out straight away... (((I’ll go back to the powder.
- Baby Speci washing powder - for washing children's clothes. Powder for babies - without phosphates, phosphonates and enzymes.
Baby Speci
Price: 729 RUR for 1.8 kg.
Country of origin : Spain.
Review:
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ChristinaLa:
Review: Baby Speci washing powder for children - A little better than cheaper analogues. There really is no smell, it washes lightly soiled items well. Convenient large cardboard packaging. But in general, the result was disappointing; with very heavy soiling, now I wash it first with Japanese powder, then on the fast cycle with baby speci. This powder is suitable for everyday washing, its price is average, and the quality is slightly better than cheap analogues. But still, the most important advantage is the absence of odors and allergies in children. It may be better to wash when used together with a stain remover or bleach; it did not work for me with another powder.
I recommend it for purchase to those who are looking for a laundry detergent for every day with a price-quality ratio.
- Washing powder "Stork" - from the first days of life.
Washing powder “Stork”
Price: 47 ₽ for 400 g.
Country of origin : Russia.
Review:
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irinaart1508:
My choice was also facilitated by reading on the Internet the results of one study, according to which this particular washing powder contains the least amount of any harmful substances. What can I say as a result? The powder has a strong smell, but it washes well and rinses well. I use it to wash not only children’s clothes, but also my husband’s and my clothes and bed linen. So far I'm quite happy. I will continue to use Aistenk.
- Children's soap powder "Our Mother". For machine wash and hand wash.
Soap powder “Our Mother” for machine and hand washing
Price: 486 ₽ for 900 g.
Country of origin : Russia.
Review:
Source: irecommend.ru
Phren:
- Aroma - smells like classic baby soap; after washing it does not remain on things, i.e. will not irritate sensitive children's noses;
- The texture is shavings, take a bar of baby soap and rub it on a grater - it will be the same; due to this, it is also safe for the respiratory tract, as it is 100% rinsable;
- Features of use - before washing, it is necessary to dissolve the powder in hot water, otherwise it will turn limp in pieces and will not dissolve during the washing process; to be honest, this is not very convenient, it takes a couple of minutes of your time, which mothers don’t have anyway;
- Action - the powder copes with light or very fresh stains, does not remove stubborn stains; I use it when I wash either pre-soaked or moderately soiled items (when I know there are no heavy stains); well suited for washing children's blankets, crib bumpers, if you just need to maintain a fresh condition.
- Doesn't cause us allergies.
- Suitable for hand and machine wash. When hand washed, it is gentle on the skin of your hands.
- Burti Baby washing powder - for washing children's clothes.
Burti Baby
Price: 525 ₽ for 900 g.
Country of origin: Germany.
Review:
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Nastia143:
This is a concentrated, environmentally friendly powder! Presented in a 900g package, costing about 400 rubles! Even though the price of the powder is high, I decided to buy it and try it! Items from 0 months are washed; about 40 grams are needed for one wash. According to the manufacturer, this powder removes stains from juice, chocolate, and grass! This is really true, I washed a T-shirt with chocolate stains without first washing it, the T-shirt came out of the stains without even a trace! What I liked about this powder: 1. Economical consumption, 2. Pleasant smell 3. Removes stains 4. Soft items after washing 5. Preserves the color and structure of the fabric! The only downside is the cost! I wash it every day, this powder lasted me for 2 months! The child does not have an allergy to this powder. Definitely recommend!
Testing harmful additives and their residue in clothes after rinsing
Which powder is suitable?
Do not use the same one that you use for your own T-shirts and jeans under any circumstances! He's no good! You should approach the choice quite responsibly:
- pay attention to the labels on the packages “hypoallergenic” and “for newborns”, this is one of the key points;
- make such purchases only in large stores or even in pharmacies, this will protect you from purchasing a counterfeit;
- Be sure to read the ingredients and do not try to completely trust the advertising! If the packaging indicates conditioners, fragrances, phosphates and more than 35 percent surfactants, then under no circumstances do we take such a product!
Remember
- Rinse the laundry thoroughly . If you wash by hand, change the rinse water at least three times. If you wash it in the machine, set it to an extra rinse cycle. The powder may cause a reaction if left in items.
- Do laundry when the child is not around. This will protect your baby from inhaling harmful odors.
- Iron things after washing. When exposed to high temperatures, most microbes die. The amount of harmful substances on laundry is reduced.
Famous Ukrainian pediatrician E.O. Komarovsky in the video talks about how to wash children's clothes
What about folk remedies?
Our grandmothers did not have the opportunity to buy powders or special hypoallergenic soap. Such drugs simply did not exist then. Therefore, they often made do with folk remedies.
- Soap nuts are excellent, they do not cause allergies, and are suitable for both hand and machine washing;
- Previously, housewives used soap root, mustard, potato juice and even ash; they are quite effective, but not very convenient to use;
- To bleach, you can use peroxide, soda or boric acid. Good luck!
So, we have highlighted the main points that you should pay attention to when washing children's clothes.
Remember that
- it is necessary to use special equipment;
- thorough rinsing;
- as well as heat treatment.
Store all baby items separately and try not to dry them in the fresh air.
Characteristics of detergents for children's clothes
Baby powder for newborns should not contain harmful substances, such as phosphates, sulfates and surfactants
- Safe composition - without surfactants and phosphates.
- Content of natural natural components.
- Without fragrances or bleaches.
- The detergent must be completely rinsed out when washing.
- Do not cause skin rashes in infants.
What are the dangers of washing powders - instructions from the TSN program - https://ru.tsn.ua
