Washing baby's clothes

[friedrice]

So, suddenly I am 33 weeks pregnant so it's time to start getting organised. I have lots of lovely little baby clothes which I know I need to wash.

I live in a fast-developing country where I can buy imported "hypoallergenic" washing powders, although not brands from uk. They are very expensive, which is fine, but availability isn't guaranteed so I may end up switching powders several times within DC's first year.

We have used the same local brand for a year now, it's fine for my sensitive skin. I am planning to use this for all the baby stuff too. I have no idea if it's bio or non. I doubt there is a distinction here.

What do you think? Should I do an extra rinse cycle? Then there's the question of what on earth is in the water.... But I can't do much about that!

Thank you!

[BelleRomford74]

I just make sure it is non-bio & use less!! You could always give machine an extra rinse cycle if you are concerned!!

[TopazMortmain]

friedrice exactly the same situation here but am 35 weeks! I used a hypoallergenic wash and did an extra rinse when I washed baby clothes last week.

Spent a very long time in the supermarket trying to decipher what I should be buying

[TopazMortmain]

Ps as for what's in the water, who knows but for the last week the bath water has smelled horrible. This baby may be washed in rainwater...

[buonasera]

What's it called? There's a fair chance it's a P&G/Unilever/Henkel brand as they sell everywhere, and they should have info on their websites about the ingredients.