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Laundry Detergent for Baby's Clothes

Saptakee Sengupta
A baby's skin is very sensitive, and regular detergents could cause irritation. However, there are laundry detergents that are specially formulated for babies so that the clothes do not cause harm to their skin. Know why this kind of detergent is required and get tips on buying the right one.
When you think of your baby, you just want to do the best for him/her. You become skeptic about trivial things that could be a cause of concern to your baby's health. You look for the best quality diapers, and choosing the right detergent to wash clothes also worries you.
However, in recent times, detergent powders and liquids are specially formulated to be gentle on baby skin. Normally, the detergents we use contain a combination of various chemicals that might leave behind a residue on the fabric. When these chemicals come into contact with your baby's body, they might cause irritation, rashes, and allergies.
There are special detergents for babies with eczema as they are sensitive to the regular ones. Such products are mild and free from dyes. However it's always advisable to use and anti-allergy or anti-eczema lotion prescribed by a doctor for babies suffering from dermatological disorders.

Why is it Necessary?
Some special detergents have ingredients that make them absolutely safe for babies. Ordinary detergents sometimes leave behind a residue that is extremely harmful for a baby, they cause irritation on your little one's sensitive skin. It often causes infant respiratory allergies and eczema rashes. The residue might also increase flammability of fabrics.
Babies have the tendency to chew everything they see; if they accidentally chew their clothes, like their bibs or napkins, then these residual molecules might be ingested which can cause digestive disorders.
Detergent formulated for babies are mainly liquid-based and dye-free. They do not have artificial scents or fragrance that can irritate sensitive skin. They have mild lubricants and fabric softeners that preserve the quality of the fabric without leaving behind any residue.
Puraderm detergent is of a high quality and is recommended for babies with sensitive skin or eczema. It is free from brighteners, like UV activated dyes, scents, and fragrance, and is also hypoallergenic. Other good ones are Dreft, Ivory Snow, and All Clear.

Tips for Buying
Apart from these chemical detergents, you can also use some natural recipes to wash your little one's garments. Babies' clothes get stained mainly with food, puke, spurts, and tonic. First, try to remove the stain as much as possible with plain water. If the stain is mild, you can soak the dirty fabric in baking soda, club soda, or vinegar.
You can also rub a piece of lemon on the area to get rid of the stain. Soak the fabric in an infant antiseptic lotion to get rid of germs.
Always remember to clean your baby's garments separately. Do not mix them with the dirty clothes of other family members. You can also use Oxy Clean stain removers to clean your baby's things. Wash gently by hand or dry clean if necessary.
Always double rinse with clean water to remove the detergent completely. Remember to use perfume-free and dye-free detergents and fabric softeners. Dry the garments at lowest temp.
A specially formulated detergent for your little one's garments is definitely a necessity. Check the ingredients and composition of the detergent pack and then buy the best brand.