Washing newborn clothes

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FTM here, 25 weeks expecting. Do you wash your brand new clothes before you let your child wear them? Especially a new born... seen some social media posts of expecting mums nesting and doing their laundry already.

I never did, both were very happy and healthy. Glad I didn't tbh as my first was big and skipped a lot of his first outfits, but as the tags were still on they could be gifted to friends.

I washed everything, new or given, in Fairy laundry tablets. Peace of mind!

Congrats :) Yes, I chose to. I didn't buy many outfits before baby was born, perhaps up to 7 body suits and sleepsuits etc.

I do if second hand or being brought down from the loft. I often don't bother with brand new things, but I know lots of people feel strongly about it for newborns. Your choice really.

No. No need and a waste of time.

No, never did this. Is it a ploy by the marketing departments of laundry detergent? It is well known that new parents are a marketing company dream.

Yes always, and still do. I'm slovenly but clothes are transported across the world most of the time. Chemicals, dust and they smell horrible.

Yes, definitely, new or used.

I do with our clothing, bedding, underwear, towels etc, so why not a newborn especially given their brand new skin.

I still wash anything new for the baby - retail supply chains are gross from start to finish - but I agree with waiting as long as possible to avoid washing things you're not going to use.

Definitely. New clothes smell gross, which is unsurprising given the supply chain. Besides, there's nothing nicer than freshly washed clothes dried in the sunshine. I'm 37 weeks with DC2, so am currently in the midst of washing everything ready for its arrival (mostly hand me downs and second hand stuff this time, but the same principle applies). I wouldn't start washing until you're about ready to pop though, or they just go stale again in the cupboards

Yeah I did first time around. I'm 31 weeks and I'll definitely plan on washing this DC newborn clothes too!

I didn’t. There was enough laundry when baby arrived.

I wash anything new for anyone! Apart from socks.

Yep, until they turn 2.

When my son was in NICU they specifically told me to wash any new clothes before bringing them in for him to wear.

No, never wash new clothes - they’re never as nice again. Always wash second-hand, eBay bundles and hand me downs etc, as people slather them in fabric conditioner and they reek.

I never washed new clothes but I did second hand ones. I didn't use any special washing powder, just our normal bold.

I always wash new clothes, for DS and anyone else in the family. I have quite sensitive skin and can come out in a rash from whatever chemicals/dust/whatever is on there from the factory and shop.

I didn't wash new clothes but I did wash second hand x

I did newborn stuff, while I was bored out my mind on mat leave waiting for him to arrive. Once he got here I think I washed new things up til about 3 months. Now I just chuck him into new clothes, and he seems fine.

I did before DD was born, but more for the ritual of it and seeing all the little white vests hanging on the line. Never did after that

No, never do unless obviously grotty. Waste of water, energy and washing powder!

I always wash new clothes.

Have a read of this!

www.independent.co.uk/life-style/clothes-new-wash-dermatologist-today-show-lice-scabies-formaldehyde-eczema-a8219976.html

I never did.

I will be mainly because I myself have had skin reactions to new clothes I haven't washed before wearing so now wash all new items for myself and will do the same for baby.