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2005-12-04

Name: priya Hi all,
I read somewhere that all the baby clothes should be washed well with soft detergent before using. Is it true? If so, pls let me know if all cloth items like turkeys towels, dresses(including thin cotton wrap-wround type tops), socks, caps, mittens, blankets, re-usable V-shaped cotton nappy clothes (bought ready-made at shop) should be washed before use?

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2005-12-28

Name: ash
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hi again

the hospital where i got my name registered has clearly indicated that baby clothes shd be pre washed before use.
:)

2005-12-05

Name: LakshmiSharma
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washing

hi Priya,
yes.it z always safe to wash the clothes.if u r in chennai u can naturally get soft detergents and soaps for washing.if not in some town side means u can definitely use 501yellow bar to wash the baby clothes.this z purely prescribed by a pediatrition.

2005-12-05

Name: shilpi
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Washing !

Yes Priya, you need to wash all the baby clothes - you can do it with Genteel or Ezee - which is meant for wollen or delicate clothes - if you are in India !
I just finished washing all the baby clothes I had few days back - including inners, socks, mittens, caps, towels...
Shilpi

2005-12-05

Name: poojaNY
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Well here in US we get baby detergents but if ur in India i dont know whether they are available or not but do watever with mild detergents ,dont use any bleach

2005-12-05

Name: Sonu
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Hi!

I think it's safe to pre wash baby's stuff. Infact my mom telling that she plans to soak them in hot/warm water over night and then dry them out. She was skeptic abt using detergent too.

2005-12-05

Name: ash
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i agree

hi priya

i think the baby clother are better pre-washed as baby skin are soft and sensitive. the baby clothes would have been handled by so many people before being packed so think its better washed with a mild detergent before use.

All the best

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