The best laundry detergents for baby clothes are those which cannot cause reactions on sensitive baby skins. Recently, a young mother was faced with the problem of dealing with eczema in her young baby, and no matter how many cures she tried, the rashes kept coming back. She switched to an organic, non chemical detergent in her laundry, and now the happy toddler shows no sign of a recurring rash.
The harsh chemical in most laundry detergents do spell trouble for families with sensitive skins, and even more so for a young baby. For everyone else, the chemicals in these detergents spell trouble for the planet, and the rinse water cannot be reused in the garden. So switching to a baby safe detergent will benefit everyone.
What do baby safe detergents have that regular detergents don't have? Baby safe products are based on plant materials rather than synthetic chemicals. For example, Seventh Generation Baby Laundry Liquid Detergent is free of phosphates, too much of which is bad for soil, and of the optic brighteners that are added to commercial brands. These chemical make colors and whites seem brighter - but they do nothing for the cleanliness of your laundry, and less for the environment.
The other thing you may not know about commercial products is that they are loaded with fillers that do nothing at all, just make you think you are getting more for your money. Biokleen laundry products, like most baby safe products, are more concentrated because of the lack of fillers, and so you actually use less to get a good result, which saves money. Filler residue on clothes is often a major reason for allergies and skin reactions.
Regular detergents and their harsh ingredients can also cause damage to the flame retardant properties in baby clothes. A product like BabyGanics Loads of Love Liquid Laundry Detergent avoids this catastrophe. This product comes fragrance free and with a natural lavender fragrance. The ingredients are all natural and non irritant. It is expensive, but lasts longer because you use less.
But even plant based products can arouse some concerns. For example, are natural areas being depleted of plants, and are local workers getting their rightful returns. Eco Laundry Products make detergents that are safe for baby, and safe for the planet and local workers too by checking the ingredients for 'responsible sustainability'. Eco Baby Laundry Soap is hypo-allergenic, and contains chamomile and lavender for a pleasant aroma.
Caring for baby's delicate skin is highly important - but it is good to know that by choosing these products, you are also caring for all children and their future.
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