washing baby items

[Buffy81]

I have made a start on getting all the clothing washed, next will be bedding for pram, Moses basket and the cot bed. I was wondering, if you bothered with the towels, bibs and muslin cloths?

[DearDinah]

I am, just because I want to see them drying on the line :)

[stargirl1701]

We will be. They've been in the loft for two years. Must buy a Moses basket mattress!

[Lalalax3]

Loosen up the muslins by washing them, they get softer with washing.

[Memphisbelly]

Yes towels, bibs and muslins won't be as absorbent until you wash the starches out.

[TeaRex]

Wash everything, lots of retailers put nasty chemicals on cloth items to stop creasing in transit etc so better safe than sorry :) plus all the little baby things smell lovely after a wash :)

[hartmel]

Muslin cloth, bibs and towels are not so stiff after a wash and will better absorb..
I didn't bother washing the crib bumbers but washed the fitted sheet

[Em1503]

I washed everything including towels, muslins etc. it was the cutest thing ever seeing them all hanging up to dry!

[TwigletFiend]

Sorry to butt in, but what washing powder is everyone using? I normally use a fairly heavily perfumed brand because DP works at a DIY yard and often his clothes smell pretty strong from chemicals, oil etc. but not sure I want something that potent on baby clothes!

As to the washing, OP, everything here is going to have a run through the machine. I got a lot of second hand stuff and even though it looks clean, I want to be sure. Ditto above too - have dyed and washed some muslins and they feel much, much softer and more absorbent after a good wash.

[pommedeterre]

I use the fairy stuff until they are a year or so. Then back to normal for everyone!

[Lalalax3]

Any non bio. Whatever's on offer!

[squizita]

Lots of people have recommended Persil non-bio to me - is it really better or just a name I usually buy ASDA own brand or Lidl being a tightwad.

[MrsGSR]

I use asda sensitive non bio, my 5 month old has never had a rash from it :)

[nc060]

I will be using a non-bio for junior and a nice smelly one for me and DP x