| It is indeed daunting to realize that once a baby | | | | for synthetics and permanent press items). |
| arrives, not only does your laundry chore doubles, | | | | • They are designed to make clothes |
| but you need to make arrangements to shield off | | | | feel softer and smoother, and at the same time |
| the tender skin of our baby from harsh clothes. | | | | reduce wrinkles in clothing and mitigate the need |
| Fabric softeners for baby clothing then becomes | | | | to iron. |
| a necessity. | | | | How to Use Fabric Softeners |
| It may be reassuring to know it is not always | | | | • Liquid fabric softeners: Add liquid fabric |
| necessary to use a baby detergent for your | | | | softener during your washing machine's final rinse |
| baby's clothes. Because a baby detergent does | | | | cycle for enhanced softening. Make sure there is |
| not always get rid of stains and odors on your | | | | water in the machine when you add the softener; |
| baby's clothing as you'd like, it may be better you | | | | however, avoid overfilling the washing machine. |
| switch to some other detergent. | | | | Staining may result if a fabric softener is poured |
| Switching on to fabric softener | | | | directly on the clothes. And most importantly, |
| Before switching to a fabric softener, make sure | | | | keep your baby's fabric softener in an |
| to test one article of clothing first. Unless your | | | | environment where it will not freeze; freezing |
| baby has allergies, eczema, atopic dermatitis, or | | | | leads to thickening of the liquid fabric softener. |
| other conditions affecting your baby's sensitive | | | | • Fabric softener sheets: While using |
| skin, liquid detergents meant exclusively for babies | | | | sheets, it is always advisable to add them just |
| are your best bet because they work for all | | | | before you start your drier. The drier's heat |
| types of clothes. But if there seems to be some | | | | activates the softening properties of fabric |
| irritation, you can still try using a fabric softener | | | | softener sheets. Staining might result if you allow |
| detergent that does not contain colors or | | | | a fabric sheet to sit in a wet load of clothing. |
| fragrances. | | | | Remember to avoid washing your little one's |
| Why Fabric Softeners? | | | | clothes with the rest of the family's clothes; the |
| • Better than an ordinary baby | | | | harsh detergents are likely to irritate your baby's |
| detergent that only washes because they come | | | | skin (most common of them, diaper rash). All said, |
| with choices to meet the need of your baby's | | | | remember to always read the manufacturer's |
| sensitive skin. Fabric softeners come in two types: | | | | instructions and follow them; also look for any |
| sheets and liquids; they also come in scented as | | | | special cleaning instructions that may appear on |
| well as fragrance-free options. | | | | the labels of your baby's clothing. Following these |
| • Fabric softeners give fabrics a softer | | | | will ensure soft, fluffy clothes for your baby's |
| feel and help reduce static cling (particularly useful | | | | comfort. |