The use of good laundry is essential for the health of your child. Which product to choose and at what temperature should the textile be cleaned? Here are all our tips for washing baby clothes correctly.
As you can imagine, an infant’s skin is extremely sensitive. This is why it is recommended to use suitable products for the hygiene of his baby and his toilet. We are talking in particular about hygiene products, such as creams, soaps, hypoallergenic shampoos, but also detergents used to clean laundry. All it takes is the wrong choice of detergent to cause your child some irritation or allergies. Don’t panic, we’ll help you choose the best laundry for your baby.
The quest for the perfect baby laundry can seem overwhelming, and yet it’s a step that all new parents go through. A baby’s skin is very thin and more sensitive than that of an adult, so it is essential to choose the product with which you will wash your child’s clothes. It is therefore advisable to avoid as much as possible the use of aggressive detergents made up of chemicals.
Which baby laundry to choose?
Powder detergent, liquid detergent or capsule detergent, the detergent chosen must be free from allergens (a substance that promotes the appearance of allergies or irritations). In general, it is recommended to opt for a laundry with the concept “hypoallergenic”. This means that it has been dermatologically tested and therefore recommended for the skin. We also avoid using detergents containing preservatives. How to spot them? They often end with the term “isothiazolinone”, one speaks in particular of octylisothiazolinone or benzisothiazolinone. We also limit detergents to too chemical fragrances, which are generally composed of preservatives and additives unhealthy.
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What is organic laundry worth?
Specialists recommend using natural, ecological and organic detergents. They generally have the “Ecolabel” or “Ecocert” label or a tree logo, which ensure certification by the European Union. These detergents do not consist of toxic substances, which can weaken or irritate baby’s skin.
The price of some organic or natural detergents can sometimes be high, but many brands offer healthy products at a reasonable price.
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Which fabric softener to choose for your baby?
The use of fabric softener is not recommended. The reason ? It is often made up of many preservatives, dyes and chemicals that are harsh on the skin. Be sure to opt for a 100% natural fabric softener, certified Ecolabel or allergen-free.
At what temperature can babies’ laundry be washed?
It is important to carry out one, or even two, washes with an allergen-free detergent, when a garment has just been purchased, as specified 60 million consumers. The reason ? During its manufacture, a garment is composed of chemical substances and dyes, a first washing in a washing machine at 60 ° c makes it possible to limit the presence of endocrine disruptors which can cause some irritations or allergies on the baby’s skin.
In addition, a baby’s laundry should be washed after each use between 60 ° c and 90 ° c, in order to remove all stains and bacteria. Another plus: ironing baby’s laundry. The heat kills more bacteria. It is also recommended to use a “delicate” washing cycle in order to preserve the quality of the textile as much as possible and not to irritate your child’s skin.
A 100% natural baby laundry recipe
Finally, homemade laundry, made from 100% natural products, is surely the best laundry there is for your baby’s health. To make a homemade laundry, you just need a few ingredients.
- 20g of Marseille’s soap in sequins
- 1 liter of fresh water
- A tablespoon of baking soda or soda crystals
The steps to follow:
1 / Pour 1 liter of fresh water into a saucepan and bring to the boil.
2 / Pour in the boiling water the Marseille soap once. Stir.
3 / Leave to rest for about 30 minutes.
4 / Pour a spoon of baking soda or soda crystals.
5 / Mix the preparation.
6 / Pour the preparation into a glass bottle and wait a day.
7/24 hours later, the detergent is ready for use.
The ingredients for doing your homemade laundry
Note: essential oils are to be avoided for making homemade laundry. They can irritate or even cause burns on the fragile skin of the child.
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