The Care and Keeping of Your Baby's Laundry

Many new parents worry about how to wash their new baby's clothing without irritating their sensitive skin. Big-name detergent companies have caught on to this and a variety of special detergents, just for babies, line the shelves of all the major retailers. The problem? They're really expensive.

But you don't need to buy specialty detergent to wash a newborns clothing. Detergent companies have created dye-free and fragrance-free detergents that can be used on baby clothes. Just finish off the wash cycle with an extra rinse to make sure all the soap is out, and you'll be all set.

If you avoid using fragrance-filled dryer sheets, and run your wash through an extra rinse cycle, you can do the entire family's laundry all at once, saving both time and energy.