How To Wash Your Newborn's Clothes

How To Wash Your Newborn's Clothes

How To Wash Your Newborn's Clothes

Scott Cohen (Pediatrician, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center) gives expert video advice on: How should I wash my newborn's clothes?

How should I wash my newborn's clothes?

In order to wash your newborn's clothes, you can use the same detergents that you use, or try some hypoallergenic detergents. One of the most common ones is called Dreft, which basically takes out all of the little extras that your child's skin may be sensitive to. Again, you could try the regular detergents to wash your newborn's clothes, and if your child's skin isn't reacting and isn't sensitive, it's probably fine to use the same ones that you use. But if you're concerned, or you want a more specific hypoallergenic formulation for your newborn baby's clothes, then something like a Dreft is fine. The idea is just that the baby's skin is very sensitive, and you want to take out all those extra fragrances and chemicals.