Washing newborn clothes nhs

Picking out adorable baby clothes is one of the loveliest parts of pregnancy, but once you've got them home, you'll need to wash them.

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And because of their delicate skin, the guidelines of washing baby clothes are slightly different to how you'd clean your own.

Founder of plant-based cleaning brand Nimble, Von Sy gives us the lowdown on everything you need to know.

How to wash baby clothes

First things first, just as you would do for the rest of your family laundry basket pile, check the garment care labels to see if there are any special washing instructions: for example, some items may require to be hand-washed or to be washed in cold water only.

Then separate darker colours from whites and choose a detergent for sensitive skin.

What to wash baby clothes with

It’s highly recommended to use non-bio detergents for baby’s clothes. Non-bio means they don’t contain enzymes that can deposit into the fabrics and potentially irritate your baby’s sensitive skin.

And given a choice, it is best to use liquid detergents rather than powder

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