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Is it unreasonable to expect childminders / nurseries to avoid food stains on clothes?

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UnsureIsMyMiddleName · 09/04/2026 09:10

My baby comes home most days with food stains on her clothes, and it’s often things like turmeric which are really hard (if not impossible!) to get out.

I completely understand that babies get messy and I’m not expecting her to come home spotless – general dirt and mess is fine and washes out. But food stains feel a bit different, especially when they’re permanent and ruin outfits.

I’m wondering if this is just something that comes with nursery/childminders and I should accept it, or whether it’s reasonable to expect a bit more care in this regard?

Would you say something?

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Nearly50omg · 09/04/2026 23:39

Get her white clothes and then wash them in the machine with hydrogen peroxide on a hot wash with the usual soap etc and that gets everything out

Nah, orange clothes are better.

UnsureIsMyMiddleName · 10/04/2026 11:17

Bogofftosomewherehot · 09/04/2026 11:10

Completely over the top. Just buy some cheap or 2nd hand nursery clothes. You sound like "that" mum.

Lol I know

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HauntedHouseWife · 10/04/2026 12:16

I was told when mine started nursery to not send them in good clothes. I don't think they can help the mess when they have so many kids to look after. Its annoying but its just a part of the nursery life really.

I wouldn't pay no mind to what your cousin said. Its not helpful to compare like that I don't think.

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