Why do i need to use dreft for babys laundry

Question

what's wrong with Tide? That's what I used for my oldest son.

Answer 1

you don't have to change etergents unless your child shows sensitivities to it. My mom, me and my sisters have used Tide with bleach for forever now and all of our children are safe happy healthy and rash free, so unless you are super-cautious there is no need to use brand-specific laundry soap and separate your baby's clothed from yours.

Answer 2

babies can have a reaction to the strongness of our detergent, dreft isnt as strong

Answer 3

You dont have to use dreft they just recommend it for babies because some babies might be sensitive to some soap.  I used it to start with I washed all her clothes once with it and then after that switch to another kind.  

Answer 4

you don't have to use that

tide is fine....(i used tide clean breeze when my baby was a newborn and he had no problem whatsoever with it)

if you want a perfume free one, they do sell tide free and sensitive, it's free of perfumes and dyes

people are way paranoid when it comes to babies, not all babies have allergies to everything.  these companies take advantage of people's paranoia and market all these things for "babies" when usually you can just use normal things.

Answer 5

It has something to with the perfumes in the detergent that irritates the babies' sensituve skin. Use Cheer Free, it has the exact same formula as Dreft but $5 less. If you like tide, than use tide free. Just use a detergent that has no perfumes.

Answer 6

Dreft might have less chemicals or allergens and that might be why it was suggested.  Baby's skin might be too delicate for some cleaners.

Answer 7

A baby's skin is very sensitive.  Not only to the harshness of chemicals such as laundry detergent but to sun light and certain surfaces.  (Unclean surfaces).  Over time as we get older our skin better adapts to its environment.  Although a lot of people love to touch babies.  Make sure their hands are clean.

Answer 8

Use any detergent that says "Free of perfumes and dyes". Purex, All Baby, Target brand Dreft. Any of these work.  

Answer 9

You don't have to but Dreft like Ivory is free of chemicals and enzymes that baby skin can be sensitive to.  It's doesn't hurt to be safe.  Good Luck!!!!

Answer 10

No you don't. You can use regular detergent or you can get any "free and clear" detergent that has no dies or perfumes.

Answer 11

depends on baby for sensitive skin dreft is recomended but otherwise tide is fine thats what i used to  

Answer 12

it can be irritating to sensitive skin. i dont waste my money on dreft though. i buy purex free and clear. it has no dyes or scents and is much cheaper.

Answer 13

you can use anything you like, as long as it is non-biological. the enzymes in biological sometimes work on even after 20 rinses. If your baby shows problems, just use less of your "Tide" or whatever you're using.

Answer 14

I just used the same thing i used for mine. i just washed my babys stuff saperate from mine.

Answer 15

It is better for their skin, my daughter breaks out if I use anything else. It is just good for their skin when they are born because they are so sensitive. I still use it for my daughter at 5 months and I use it for my clothes too. I like it.

Answer 16

You don't need to use dreft.  You should use a free and clear detergent that has no scent and no allergens.  Babies skin is very sensitive and too many chemicals or scents can cause an allergic reaction.  They also make free and clear dryer sheets for extra softness.  Dreft does have a little scent if you are looking for a smell, but I think babies smell nice any way. :)

Answer 17

Dreft does not contain those harsh chemicals that clean clothes like in our clothes. Dreft is still really good for baby it has a comforting scent and the clothes come just as clean as using tide, etc. Dreft just helps the baby  not to get sick when chewing on stuff.