Do you need non bio for a baby?

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I wash in biological and dettol laundry stuff. No fabric softener. I cannot bear anything scented. These are the only non scented things out there. Will this be fine for my baby? Is it just a marketing ploy?

I used it for a couple of weeks and then switched to bio with no issues

I can't have anything scented, bio, extra enzymes whatever they are promising near my skin. So I wouldn't try it on that cute baby skin.

It depends on the baby so no one on this thread can give you a definite answer. My youngest had eczema as a baby so probably not for her. I'm sure eldest would've been ok with it though.

I wouldn't because I prefer an extra rinse even with non-bio. I find lidl and sainsbury own brand aren't too bad (scent-wise) after the extra rinse, certainly better than bio.

The primary difference between bio and non-bio detergents is that the non-bio varieties are free from enzymes which are common allergens and could trigger reactions in babies with sensitive skin

I used non bio on my children, my youngest had eczema and sensitive skin but now they're older I use whatever.

First few washes I used non bio but after that bio all the way and no problems.

I've always used normal bio and it's not been an issue but none of us have sensitive skin

There is no scientific evidence that either of them are better for babies. I read somewhere that someone made it up and then some others found it plausible and just reapeated it as "fact". In other countries it is not an issue.

No it isn’t necessary at all, its a very british thing, as is laundry detergents marketed towards parents of babies and toddlers.

Thanks all. Didn’t think about giving it an extra rinse to get rid of the detergent smell. Maybe I’ll have to try and find a non bio that has no smell. The Lidl ones they used to do they’ve discontinued

I'll be honest, when I had my daughter, I was living in a foreign country and neither my husband nor I had really had much contact with babies. So I continued buying bio which I already used because I thought that would be best for getting rid of poo and sick stains... Luckily my daughter doesn't have any allergies but it was about 10 years before I actually heard that bio shouldn't be used on babies, so I'm actually glad to hear that it might not be true unless allergies are involved! 😳

Non bio is not sold in most countries, we are just obsessed with it in the UK. I never use non bio since I find it doesn’t always get stains out at 40 degrees and can fade colours and none of my children have ever had a reaction (2 have very sensitive skin and can’t wear anything that has been washed in fabric conditioner). Which and the NHS both say there is no evidence non bio causes skin reactions.