How often to wash baby clothes. Hand wash or in the washing machine? The best washing powders and gels for baby clothes

I don’t know about you, but in my environment there are more and more allergic children. There can be many reasons for this, ranging from food to ecology. But very often allergic reactions appear on detergents for washing children's clothes.

Why is this happening? What is it that they contain? And how to choose a product that will wash clothes with high quality and will not harm the baby? I'll try to figure out this issue.

Harmful substances in detergents

Any synthetic detergents are harmful to both humans and environment. But this is too extensive a topic, I will focus only on those components that are especially dangerous for the health of a newly born baby.

These certainly include:

Anionic surfactants (A-surfactants) are salts of fatty acids. Baby detergent should not contain them at all or contain them in very small quantities (no more than 5%). And the amount is easy to determine on your own: the stronger the powder foams, the more A-surfactant it contains. They rinse out poorly, especially from fabrics with a complex fiber structure: wool, linen.

Phosphates. They act as softeners for hard water, increasing washing efficiency. By themselves, they are not so dangerous, but in the company with A-surfactants they increase the toxicity of the latter and facilitate their penetration into the body through the skin. By European standards their content should not exceed 5%.
Optical brighteners. These are substances that reflective effect and turn ultraviolet rays falling on clothes into a bluish tint. In other words, they do not bleach things, but only create such an illusion, visual deception. Optical brightener is not rinsed out of the laundry at all, otherwise it would not work. That's the point, so that it remains on the fabric. But, striving for such a “fake” purity, we harm the newborn with our own hands, since harmful substances easily penetrate the body and accumulate in it.

Zeolites. Along with carbonates and silicates, they are harmless substitutes for phosphates. Yes, they do not pose a health hazard, but they make the fabric stiff and rough to the touch, since they do not dissolve in water. But it’s better to wash newborn clothes with zeolites rather than phosphates.

The listed substances in one quantity or another are contained in most means for. You can’t get away from this if you don’t want to dress up the baby in gray clothes with spots.

However, you should always carefully study the composition of soap or powder before buying, choosing those in which harmful components less or not at all. Especially if the child is prone to allergies.

In order not to waste time on this in the store, let's explore some popular remedies right now.

Soap

Older people believe that they know better than today's lazy youth how to wash children's clothes correctly. And they rest on the fact that soap is much safer than powder, and hand washing is better than machine washing.

Agree or not - your business. I think that you still need to look at the composition and compare. Modern eco-friendly powders are much safer than baby soap, and especially economic. Well, I see no reason to refuse the benefits of civilization.

The main active component of any soap is salts of fatty acids. That is, those same surfactants. Baby soap for newborns also contains them. If they are of plant origin, it is fine. If the origin is not indicated, then most likely these are refined products.

In this case, it is better to use powder without PVA, and wash only stains with baby soap. And while the baby is only on breastfeeding or mixtures, any soap will handle them. But after the introduction of complementary foods, a special one will already be required.

If you still prefer this option, but do not want to spend time on hand washing, then you probably use a grater to make soap shavings. Indeed, otherwise washing things in a typewriter with soap will not work.

But now there are also ready-made shavings on sale, including for children's things. It is better to use it, since it is very difficult to determine the dosage of homemade. There are instructions for use on the packaging.

Compliance with the dosage affects not only the effectiveness of washing. The fact is that if you pour more than necessary into the machine, the foam will turn out to be too much, and it will crawl out of it.

Powders

You should not think that if a touching picture is drawn on the pack and the word “children” flaunts, then this is already a guarantee that the powder does not contain harmful substances and fully adapted for toddlers. Very often this is not the case, and some phosphate-free powders without children's labels are much safer.

Therefore, I repeat once again: be sure to study the composition! Right now, let's start with the example of the most popular brands. For convenience, especially hazardous substances will be highlighted in bold.

Children's Tide

A-surfactant – 5-15%;
Phosphates – 15-30%;
Optical brighteners;
Polycarboxylates;
Non-ionic surfactants;
EDTA less than 5%;
Enzymes;
Chamomile extract;
Perfume.

In my opinion, it is obvious that the composition does not inspire confidence. Roskontrol also noted this, recognizing Tide children's washing powder as toxic and dangerous for babies.

By the way, you can compare the cost of one wash different means. Since prices are constantly changing, and they differ in different regions of the country, I will give the amount of powder needed for one wash, and you yourself calculate how much it will cost based on the weight and cost of packaging.

For example, the same Tide needs about 150 g at a time. At the cost of a six-kilogram pack of 850 rubles, one wash will cost about 21-22 rubles.

eared babysitter

Not so long ago, many media trumpeted the dangers of this Ukrainian-made product. Opinions were also expressed about the political background of the ban on its import into Russia. However, it is enough to study the composition to draw an independent conclusion.

A-surfactant – 5-15%;
Phosphates – 15-30%;
Optical brighteners;
Sulphates - 15-30%;
Oxygen-containing bleaches;
Silicates - 5-15%;
Carbonates - 5-15%;
Non-ionic surfactants;
Enzymes;
Defoamer;
Perfume.

Well, what kind of laundry detergent is it for newborns? True, later I came across information that he was rehabilitated. Perhaps the manufacturer has adjusted the composition, so again: we study it carefully.

The amount of this product for one wash is 160 grams.

our mother

Quite another matter! Judge for yourself:

Enzymes - up to 5%;
sodium citrate;
Sodium carbonate;
sodium percarbonate;
Biodegradable non-ionic tensides - 5-15%
Sodium sulfate - 15-30%
functional polymers.

This is a real baby powder for newborns. In addition, it is very economical: only 50 grams are required for one wash.

Baby Spesi

There are really no phosphates in this tool, let's look at the rest of the composition:

A-surfactant – 5-15%;
Zeolites - 15-30%;
Optical brightener;
Non-ionic surfactants - up to 5%;
Polycarboxylates;
Soap.

Phosphates have been replaced by zeolites, which is already good. But anionic surfactants and optical brighteners are present. In addition, it is not clear what is meant by the common name "soap".

The price of this powder is quite high - I met 1.8 kg at 580 rubles. If you count 115 g at a time, then one wash will cost 37 rubles.

Garden

I must say right away: this is not baby powder. Regular, universal. But compare its composition with at least the same Tide or Eared Nanny and, as they say, feel the difference.

Natural salts of fatty acids - 30% and above;
Soda - 60% and above;
Citric acid - up to 5%.

All! So isn't it better to wash children's things with them, and not with advertised means, the whitening properties of which are "optical"?

Consumption per wash - 60 grams.

Burti

Anionic surfactants – 5-15%;
Non-ionic tensides - up to 5%;
Zeolite - 15-30%;
Polycarbonate;
Enzymes;
Soap.

In addition, the powder contains substances that preserve the brightness of the color, which makes it suitable for washing colored items. Yes, and the composition is not particularly frightening, and the consumption is economical - 50 grams.

Nanny

Like Our Mom, this product occupies the first lines of the safety rating, as it does not contain any surfactants, phosphates, or even zeolites or dyes. Although not so long ago there were phosphates in it, so we study the label - suddenly you come across a remedy from the old batch.

What does it have?

Enzymes - up to 5%;
Biodegradable non-ionic tensides - 5-15%;
Sodium sulfate - 15-30%;
Sodium carbonate;
sodium percarbonate;
sodium citrate;
functional polymers.

Consumption - 70 g.

Babylain

A-surfactant – 5-15%;
Phosphonates(better than phosphates, but also not ice);
Ionic surfactant - up to 5%;
Oxygen stain remover;
Soap.

Attracts with low consumption: only 45 g per wash. If the child does not have any special skin problems and allergic manifestations, it is an acceptable remedy.

Chu Chu Baby Pigeon

An excellent baby cleanser without a hint of any harm:

Pure soap reagent - 54%;
Sodium fatty acids - 3%;
Alkaline reagent;
Polyoxyethylene alkyl;
Water softeners;
Carbonates.

Of all these, this is probably the most expensive powder: in terms of 1 kg it costs about 400 rubles. But for one wash you need only 30 grams.

stork

Phosphate-free Aistenok became not so long ago, before these substances were in it. As for the other components, here they are:

Nonionic surfactants - up to 5%;
Soap on a natural fat basis - 5-15%;
Oxygenated bleach;
Optical brightener;
whitening activator;
Polycarboxylates;
sodium silicate;
Defoamer;
aromatic additives.

At one time, this powder was banned by Roskontrol due to increased toxicity. Now, I don't know, I won't lie. There are harmful substances in it, but it costs ridiculous money, so decide for yourself. Consumption 75 grams.

Gels

If you think about what better remedy- powder or gel - then I would choose a gel. The size of the active particles in it is smaller, so they rinse out much better. Accordingly, allergies are less likely to cause.

The price of washing gels is higher compared to powders if you bring them to one unit of measurement. But thanks to the economical consumption, they last for a long time. In addition, they are getting cheaper every year, ceasing to be a novelty on the market.

Let's analyze several types of this tool.

Meine Liebe

Non-ionic surfactants - 15-30%;
Enzymes - up to 5%;
Soap - up to 5%;
Glycerol;
preservatives;
sodium citrate.

All components are harmless or relatively safe. Consumption - 60 ml.

ocean baby

Here the picture is somewhat sadder:

A-surfactant – 5-15%;
Non-ionic surfactants - up to 5%;
Soap;
fatty acid of coconut oil;
Phenoxyethanol;
Lemon acid;
Glycerol.

I used to come across a product with the same name, but made in Denmark. There was no A-surfactant in it. So read the label before buying. Consumption - 75 ml.

baby line

An old acquaintance - we have already considered the powder of the same company. The composition of the gel is almost the same:

A-surfactant – 5-15%;
Non-ionic surfactants;
Phosphonates– up to 5%;
Soap;
preservatives;
Perfume.

But inexpensive and economical, this can not be taken away. Consumption - 40 ml.

Pigeon Act'z

A-surfactant – 5-15%;
Diethanolamine;
Akyl benzene sulfonate;
Lauric acid;
sodium hydroxide;
Myristic acid;
Citron extract.

Consumption - 36 ml.

Perhaps this is the only guaranteed natural remedy completely hypoallergenic and safe. Unfortunately, soap nuts can only handle lightly soiled laundry. For example, wet diapers and linen without stains.

However, they can be used in washing machines packed in a cloth bag. It is often attached to the product. This product is washed only when high temperature.

Conclusion

So, how to wash the things of a newborn, so as not to harm him, and get rid of stains? I think it needs A complex approach and attention to the reaction of the baby to a particular remedy. But it is better to refuse powders and gels with a large amount of harmful substances immediately, without experimenting. I hope the information in this article will help you make the right choice.

And if you have already done it and are satisfied with the result, it would be interesting to hear your feedback. Rather, see them in the comments to the article.

Motherhood is a happy but troublesome stage in the life of every woman, especially in the first year after the birth of a baby. Facing the issue of laundry little man, it is important to know not only how to do it right this procedure, but also how to wash clothes for newborns, so as not to cause any harm to the baby. What should be given preference?

How and what to wash baby clothes

The question of how to properly put in order underwear and clothes for babies is asked by every young mother. After all, as part of caring for a baby, there are a huge number of subtleties and details that remain relevant at least during the first year of a child's life. Therefore, when approaching the solution of the issue of washing things, it is important to take into account the choice of means for erasing, and the nuances that apply to children's things.

In a situation where the process of washing clothes or diapers for a newborn does not meet elementary criteria, this can provoke the development of skin allergic reaction in the baby, cause him discomfort when swaddling and being in clothes. And in some cases, provoke poisoning due to the wrong detergent.

Before approaching the issue of choosing the maximum suitable remedy, you need to remember a number of basic recommendations on how to wash linen and things belonging to the little man.

Any new underwear and newly purchased clothing should be washed before use. This point also applies to materials purchased in specialized stores, if things are sewn for a child by hand. Such an action will not only disinfect clothes and linen, but also save products from factory starch, which can cause itching and allergies in babies.
For the first couple of months, it is recommended to wash clothes by hand, rinsing well. cold water(up to 5 times in a row). Gradually, such a tedious procedure can be abandoned by switching to machine wash.
During the first year of life, all things of the child must be ironed with steam. Exactly this process will certainly destroy all unwanted microorganisms in the fibers of the material, which can cause painful conditions. And also ironing will help to completely dry the fabric, which will not allow fungi and bacteria to multiply.
It is worth remembering: all items of clothing for the baby and underwear should be sent to the laundry separately from the things of adult family members. And to wash clothes and baby clothes happened faster, it is better to sort all things at once according to colors and difficulties within the pollution.
It is not recommended to partially wash the clothes of a newborn in order to quickly get rid of small spots. Items must be sent to the launderer in their entirety. At the same time, it is desirable that the clothes be put in order immediately, and not put aside in the laundry basket for several days.
Giving preference to machine wash, you need not only to choose the right product for children's things, but also to abandon the use of bleaches, stain removers and other synthetic substances. They are difficult to wash out of the fibers of the material, can cause allergies, poisoning in small child, as well as damage the fibers of the fabric, due to which clothes and diapers will quickly become unusable.
If after washing with a new product there is itching, redness on the baby's skin, or other signs of an allergic reaction, the clothes must be rewashed using another product, for example, safe baby soap.
It is desirable to dry clothes and things either in a well-ventilated room, or on a loggia, balcony, under the influence of sunlight.
When hand washing is preferred, a separate basin should be allocated for clothes and diapers. In a situation of constant use of the washing machine, it is not worth loading things to the maximum into the drum. Otherwise, baby diapers and clothes may not rinse well.
The water temperature should be as high as possible in any erasing option. From 45 degrees for hand washing and from 60 degrees for machine washing.

Additional recommendation for machine washing: if your model of the device does not have the “baby clothes” function, then you should select a program that corresponds to washing at a high water temperature. In this case, you need to set the "double rinse" and the option of a thorough spin.

When the nuances of the process of bringing the child's clothes in order are taken into account, it is necessary to decide on the choice of detergent.

What you need and can wash children's things:

Laundry soap that does not contain additional impurities.
Soap for children. It can be either pure or with the addition of extracts of herbs useful for newborn babies, such as chamomile. For complex stains, you should use a special baby soap against stains.
environmentally friendly washing powders for manual or machine wash, but it can be problematic to purchase them in an affordable sale.
Soap nuts, the shells of which safely and effectively fight dirt on children's underwear.
Soap shavings. You can make it at home yourself or buy it ready-made in departments with household goods. This shaving is best used for hand washing clothes. When using it in a typewriter, you need to correctly calculate the amount of cleaning agent so that too much foam does not form. The calculation should be made based on the volume of the drum of the device and the total number of things to wash.
Gels for erasing.
Specially formulated powders for various kinds washing.
for tissue disinfection and better whitening without the use of synthetic agents, it is permissible to add a few drops of hydrogen peroxide to soapy water. However, this medication should not be used too often.

In some cases, it is permissible to use fabric softeners, but their composition should be as harmless as possible for a small child. It is better if such a tool is without pungent odor, colorless.

When choosing a good detergent for washing clothes, it is necessary to be guided not only by how the process of washing children's things will take place. It is important to take into account a number of features that should be paid attention to.

The right choice of detergent

The two main criteria to consider when selecting any baby laundry detergent include:

the manufacturer, the quality and safety of products depends on it;
place of purchase, it is necessary to purchase means for washing diapers, linen and clothes only in large stores, where the risk of counterfeiting or selling low-quality goods is minimized.

Giving preference to soap, you need to be guided following nuances before the purchase:

soap should be as colorless as possible, this guarantees that dyes that can cause an allergic reaction were not used in its creation;
the composition should include a maximum of natural ingredients;
any version of baby soap should not have too much strong smell; if a pronounced aroma is present, this indicates the use of fragrances and flavors that can adversely affect the well-being of the child.

Among the variety of baby soap, you can give preference to such manufacturers:

"Babyline";
"Eared nanny" ("Neva cosmetics");
"Agu" with calendula, chamomile or string;
herbal soap "My baby";
"Our mother".

Why is it better to choose this particular type of detergent for washing clothes and things? Soap is easier and faster to wash out of the fibers of the fabric, while making the material softer, preventing possible discomfort in the child. It does not leave an invisible soapy film on clothing, which can occur when using powders or gels. Effectively fights all types of pollution and does not require application additional substances during washing.

In a situation where it is impossible to wash clothes and diapers manually, and you don’t want to use soap chips (made by yourself or bought in a store), fearing to harm washing machine, you need to know what to rely on when choosing powders and washing gels.

How to wash things for babies: a choice of powders and gels

These funds should not contain not only fragrances and dyes, but also phosphates. It is important to pay attention to the packaging indicating that the selected powder or gel is “phosphate-free”, chlorine is not present in the composition. The amount of surfactants in the composition should be kept to a minimum.
Another necessary note is an indication that the selected product is suitable for washing things for very young children, including infants (0+).
When planning to regularly wash clothes for a baby in a typewriter, you can give preference to oxygen-containing products. They are quite gentle on the fibers of the fabric, while not causing allergic or other painful conditions.
Powders and gels must be exclusively hypoallergenic.
It is better if such a laundry detergent is created on the basis of ordinary soap.
In addition, attention should be paid to the smell and natural ingredients in the composition, as in the case of baby soap.

Brands that have proven themselves among gels and powders:

"BiMax" (for children);
"Ecole" (for children);
"Spring tenderness" (for children);
"Baby Special";
Teo Bebe.

Washing things and children's household chemicals (video)

By watching the video below, you can find out good advice and first-hand recommendations about the options for washing clothes for newborns and, in general, about children's household chemicals:

Let the process of washing any children's things not be a very exciting action, which sometimes causes difficulties, but it can be made easier. Adhering to the basic rules for washing baby clothes, choosing the right the right remedy, it is easy to minimize the risk of unpleasant situations related to the health of the child.

Moms should know how to wash baby clothes for newborns to protect them from bacteria, germs and allergens. Use of gentle detergents, natural ingredients, temperature regime and manual cleaning will save the baby from the dangers of the new world.

The birth of a child changes the usual way of life in the family, everything centers around a small, defenseless little man. In the first month, he has low immunity, delicate skin, fragile bones, any oversight can cause irreparable harm health. gentle care help grow healthy child.

People live surrounded by invisible bacteria. Microscopic creatures, entering the body, are responsible for its microflora, immune system, and health. It is important that they are from the category of useful, and not dangerous, capable of causing diseases, viruses. All things, items from the everyday life of a newborn are subject to careful processing. In the process, it is important to observe the following rules:

Baby clothes are washed separately from other things. To collect it, you should create a separate basket.
Before laying the baby linen, it is impossible to clean in the machine, the basin is contaminated work clothes, shoes.
Do not use rinses, conditioners, other means in the first six months of life.
Rinse thoroughly after removing dirt.
Ironing with steam helps to remove powder residue, softens linen, and disinfects. It is important to steam in the first week until the umbilical cord heals.
Wash quickly without piling up. The maximum period is 1-2 days. This will make it easier to get out difficult spots from milk, food, and urine, feces will not have time to be absorbed deep into the tissue.
Use a special powder or soap, crushed on a grater. Standard products are dangerous, contain components harmful to children.
Keep things separate.
Dry indoors, avoiding dirt, dust.
The clothes of the mother, with which the baby comes into contact, must be carefully processed with safe products.

These simple rules will help to reliably protect the child from scuffs, allergies, and other troubles. Be patient, with the onset of the year, care will become easier.

Overview of safe laundry detergents for children's clothes

The choice of a gentle product for baby clothes depends on the state of health of the baby. Any aggressive substances that get on the skin are instantly absorbed. They cause itching, rashes, flaky areas, redness. The main part of household chemicals releases substances that enter the lungs, bronchi when inhaled. Such exposure can cause a weakening of the immune system, respiratory allergies.

How to wash diapers and undershirts of a newborn, so as not to harm his health? The following resources will come to the aid of caring mothers:

laundry soap, children's;
liquid gel, powder.

Soap

The old household version of soap contains a large number of alkalis, fatty acids. Thanks to these indicators, it has good antibacterial qualities. You can’t use it to wash a child, but it’s easy to remove an old stain from regurgitation, food, and other complex contaminants with it. The obvious disadvantage bad smell, which is rinsed out and weathered.

Pay close attention to the composition - dyes, bleaches, flavors should not be present.

Baby soap is the most preferred means for caring for a baby and his clothes. It does not contain dangerous dyes, aromatic substances, dangerous synthetics. The composition contains:

plant extract of string, calendula, chamomile flowers, which have restorative, antiseptic properties;
boric acid, liquid glycerin, useful lanolin, vegetable oil as softeners.

The resulting foam draws out the dirt, then is washed out of the fibers.

Disadvantage - does not work when removed difficult spots: fruit juice, puree, other food. In the first months of life, the baby secretes saliva, milk, urine, feces, which soap can easily cope with if the thing is immediately washed or soaked.

To remove stains on light clothes applied boric acid, soda, aspirin, hydrogen peroxide. folk method safe to use, will not harm the baby. Any natural product preferably chemical.

Powders and gels

A safe product should have special marks on the packaging. Check that the composition does not contain hazardous substances: chlorine (dries, provokes itching, irritation), phosphate additives (suppress protective properties skin), optical brightener (poorly washed out of the fabric, affects the health of the skin).

IN minimum quantity A-surfactant may be present.

Popular brands:

Peanut. For its manufacture is used soap base. Handwash with it is accompanied by sore throat and nasopharynx.
Eared nanny. It removes any old stain well, but parents often complain that it causes allergies and itching. Perhaps its use after a year.
TAID for children. Enriched with chamomile extract, non-onogenic, biodegradable surfactants, which is safe for the baby, it contains optical brighteners that leave a pungent odor.
Stork. Safe Powder With light fragrance. Aloe extract is added to soften the water. You can wash flannel, knitwear, chintz. Cannot process silk woolen products. Of the options presented, this is the safest.

Gels and powders from BabyLine, Amway, Sodasan, Garden, Our Mom are considered popular, safe. The price of products is high, but it is offset by economical consumption.

At what temperature to wash

Cotton, which is the main wardrobe of the child, can withstand treatment in warm water, the maximum figure on the thermometer is 60 0 C. If the water is hot, the fabric may shed, lose color, colder - will not completely remove stains. Flannel diaper, bike are better cleaned in hot water.

The ideal option for washing in the machine on the "Delicate" mode. It is suitable for refreshing things after wearing. If there is dirt, put the machine on the "Children's clothes" program. It will carefully, effectively remove the old smell of urine, feces, put in order "capricious" things.

If you choose the right processing temperature, washing powder, things will retain their appearance for a long time, they will not lose their shape.

How to remove old stains from diapers

If the newborn soiled the diaper or clothes, and the mother forgot to wash it right away and soak it, an ugly yellow footprint. It is useless to remove with soap, powder, a homemade recipe will do.

Pour into container:

chlorine-free bleach in the amount of 2 tablespoons;
washing powder ¼ cup;
high-quality expensive stain remover 20 ml;
vegetable oil 20 ml.

Pour this mixture with five liters of water, put on the stove, bring to a boil, stirring occasionally with a wooden spatula. Put things in the pot. Hold until the water temperature drops to room temperature. If the trace is old, cannot be removed, leave the diaper in the solution for a day.

Such washing of children's clothes from stains is allowed in isolated situations, strictly for light fabrics. After treatment, wash thoroughly with soap and rinse.

How to wash clothes for newborns before the hospital

Many mothers are interested in the question of how and when to wash things for a newborn before the hospital.

Undershirts, sliders, diapers are subject to processing. New things are starched to keep in shape, put them on delicate skin baby is prohibited. The fabric went through cutting, sewing, packaging, repurchase, and many other stages until it fell into hands.

Helps remove germs washing machine. Remember to turn on the extra rinse, use safe detergents!

After drying, iron with steam from the inside, front side. High temperature will finally kill dangerous microbes, bacteria and make the fabric soft and tender.

Going to the hospital, put the diapers separately, outerwear, wearable things. They have different purposes, in the first year they must be stored and washed separately.

What to prefer: machine wash or hand wash

Home appliances make our lives much easier. Thanks to automatic machines, baby care has become easier and more enjoyable. Moms and grandmothers washed by hand, still recommend this experience to new mothers.

typewriter better than a man rinses, wrings out clothes, removing traces of powder without residue. There is a significant drawback - it is not hygienic. All household items, shoes of family members are processed in the drum. Experts recommend that before processing children's things, scroll the machine for nothing or using not very dirty laundry.

After the birth of a child, the main task of the mother is to envelop him with care, affection, to ensure sterile conditions for existence. Proper care – important condition raising a healthy child. It is necessary to properly feed, swaddle, wash, otherwise the baby will develop health problems. The immune system is experiencing a serious load, it is important to help the baby adapt as much as possible.

You often have to change your baby's clothes, resulting in a buildup of laundry. However, you need to know how and with what to wash things for a newborn. What are the rules for washing children's clothes and what kind of powder is needed for this.

Children's clothes are special clothes and they need to be cleaned properly. Previously, when there were flannel and calico diapers, they were boiled and boiled, but now delicate knitwear will not withstand such a procedure. Therefore, they need to be washed.

Before you wash your newborn's blouses and sliders, you need to prepare. First you need to do the following:

purchase a separate container where the dirty clothes of the newborn will be stored;
sort the child's things into white and color;
buy a special baby powder;
remove, with the help of running water, the remains of food and feces from clothes;
wipe separately the stains on the clothes of the newborn.

Using the information below, you can easily bring your baby's clothes to a clean look.

It is better to clean up dirty diapers and baby crawlers immediately, while the dirt is fresh and has not eaten into the fabric, then it is washed well;
The first two months after birth, it is advisable to treat the things of a newborn with baby soap in a basin.

Know! Things of a newborn and things of adults cannot be put together in a car and stored together.

After hand washing, be sure to rinse thoroughly several times until all the soap is gone;
It is impossible to starch children's things, otherwise they will become tough and this will bring discomfort to the child;
Do not use bleach, even if they are for children's clothes. Chlorine, which is part of bleach, often causes allergies in babies;
After cleaning, clothes should be ironed on both sides, dousing them with steam. Such ironing is an additional disinfection;

You probably want to know at what temperature to wash things for a newborn. To remove all harmful bacteria, wash your newborn's clothes at a high temperature.

When washing children's clothes in the machine, the water should be 60-70 degrees for things made of natural fabrics, 90 degrees for diapers and bed linen.

When hanging things, you need to shake them, so they will dry faster. The best place for this - a street or a balcony.

How to wash things for a newborn

The health of the baby depends on how you choose the right detergent.

The wrong product, getting through the skin, can cause redness, rashes, peeling. Getting through Airways household chemicals can cause respiratory allergies and many other consequences.

There are main types of laundry detergents for newborns:

Baby soap. It contains softening and antibacterial components. Safe for the skin and easily washed out of the fibers of the fabric;
Laundry soap. It can only be used to remove stains. It is impossible to fully use such soap, it is not safe for the skin of a child;
Soap nuts. This is one of folk ways washing without chemicals. We put the dry shell of the sapindus plant in a bag and place it in the drum of the washing machine.

In addition to the listed products, there is also a washing powder. And now you are confused about what powder to wash things with. For a newborn, there are special powders. When choosing a baby powder, pay attention to the composition. It should not contain:

phosphates;
bleaches;
chlorine.

It is advisable to buy phosphate-free powders, its components must be natural, without flavors and additives.

If you want to take bleach powder, then it must have hydrogen peroxide in its composition. Only such bleach is safe for the child and perfectly bleaches linen, and also destroys all harmful bacteria.

On the package, look for the certification mark, which will say that this powder is suitable for newborns. Usually on such powders it is written "0+".

When buying a powder, look carefully at the packaging. It should not be damaged, the expiration date and the composition of the powder are indicated. It is advisable to feel the plastic bag - if it is stored correctly, there will be no lumps in it.

By the way! To exclude the development of allergies in a newborn, it is advised to wash mother's clothes with baby powder, as she is constantly in close contact with the baby.

In addition to special baby powder, there are many liquid detergents for washing children's clothes. These are different gels and emulsions. They dissolve well in water and rinse well.

When you decide how to tidy up your newborn's clothes, let's talk about how to do it in the washing machine.

On what mode to wash things? For a newborn, it is better to disinfect clothes in the baby wash mode. Be sure to put the machine on an extra rinse.

Separately, I would like to note the rules for washing diapers. In order not to buy new ones every time, you better learn how to make clean diapers. For newborns, when washing diapers, you must follow certain rules:

to clean from urine, pre-rinse the diaper;
soak the diapers in a pre-prepared soapy solution (water temperature should be 40 degrees);
hold the diapers in a soapy solution for 15-20 minutes, and then rub them;
then rinse well four times in warm water;
Rinse one last time in cold water.

When washing diapers in the washing machine, select the baby wash.

Which is better to wash by hand or machine

Now every home has a washing machine, but many young mothers prefer to wash their baby clothes by hand. Let's try with you to note all the pros and cons of hand and machine washing.

Hand washing takes a lot of time and effort, and after all, mom can devote this time to the baby (by the way, a lot useful information about caring for a baby, you will find in the course Happy motherhood >>>). You can't wash things with your hands desired temperature, which affects the quality of washing;
The car makes life a lot easier. Many models have a children's wash mode, which allows you to wash things at a high temperature. This wash perfectly removes germs, removes stains well and does not damage the fabric.

The advantage of machine washing is that you can rinse things well and wring out, which you can’t do with your hands.

Good to know! If your washing machine does not have a baby wash mode, you need to select the appropriate temperature for washing, taking into account the degree of soiling of the clothes and the composition of the fabric. Then rinse further.

What to wash - you choose. On my advice better with hands wash persistent stains and machine washable. And the time that you save, devote to the baby.

Big wash for the crumbs? Our Smart Tips. Washing things for a newborn baby is a whole science, because he has a very sensitive skin which means she might be allergic. That is why for washing children's clothes and diapers you need to use only special products.

Golden rules for washing children's clothes

To prevent children's things from losing their shape and color, when washing, you must follow a few "golden" rules.

Wash baby clothes and diapers separately from adult clothes. And to minimize the ingress of dirt and germs on the delicate skin of a newborn, it is necessary to wash even completely new things.

To keep the shape of children's clothing and protect it from mechanical damage, as well as to prevent the formation of pellets, you should turn all things inside out.

The optimum temperature for washing is from 60 to 90 degrees.

Do not wash individual stains, it will be easier to wash the item completely. In addition, it is not recommended to store soiled clothes for a long time, it is better to start washing immediately, because then it will be very difficult to remove the contamination.

Things that are in direct contact with the baby's skin must be ironed with a hot iron on both sides. Thus, you will disinfect them again, and also make them softer and more pleasant to the body.

Due to the fact that children's clothes and diapers have to be washed very often, they quickly lose their original color. The structure of the fabric also suffers, which affects its softness. To preserve the quality of the material, it is necessary to use only gentle baby products when washing, which will not only preserve the item, but also protect the delicate skin of your baby.

Grandma's secrets of washing children's clothes

Sometimes there is no stain remover for children's things at hand and special means. Baby soap and potassium permanganate come to the rescue. If diapers or panties are stained with baby feces, or the blouse is stained with juice or vegetable puree, completely remove the spots will help such methods.

For stuffed things. Pour into a bowl warm water and add a little solution of potassium permanganate, to a pale pink color of the water. Soak a soiled diaper in this solution and lather well with baby soap. Leave in the same soapy solution to soak for a couple of hours. Lightly stretch and rinse. There will be no trace left of the stain.

juice stains in no case do not lather immediately. They need to be soaked in the solution. citric acid or apple cider vinegar. Only after the stain has discolored, the children's thing can be sent to the normal wash.

Baby knitted wash hats and knitted blouses well with baby shampoo and rinse in a weak solution of apple cider vinegar.

And of course, look at the special icons on clothes, which we already wrote about in the article Deciphering icons on clothes when washing.

If you rinse baby clothes - sheets, pillowcases, diapers in a weak solution of potassium permanganate, and then air dry, the fabric will be saturated with oxygen and will smell fresh.