OHbaby! Forums : washing tips for new mums? https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 23:44:58 +0000 Sat, 15 Sep 2007 10:22:05 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.10 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=10654 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[washing tips for new mums? : Hey, I have been washing my nappies...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10654&PID=213837&title=washing-tips-for-new-mums#213837 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 10654
Posted: 15 September 2007 at 10:22am

Hey,

I have been washing my nappies on a hot full wash. If it is just wees will a quick wash be ok? and also is it ok to wash them on cold? We pretty much wash all our clothes on a quick wash, unless they are really soiled (like when I have been down the river with the dogs ) but have been washing the nappies differently as the instructions said hot wash but seems overkill if its just wees. Does it have to be hot for the absorbency?

Handmade Jewellery]]> Sat, 15 Sep 2007 10:22:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10654&PID=213837&title=washing-tips-for-new-mums#213837 <![CDATA[washing tips for new mums? : It&#039;s funny how we all sort...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10654&PID=213320&title=washing-tips-for-new-mums#213320 Author: busymum
Subject: 10654
Posted: 13 September 2007 at 10:34pm

It's funny how we all sort washing differently! I sort: nappies, towels, dark colours, light colours.]]> Thu, 13 Sep 2007 22:34:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10654&PID=213320&title=washing-tips-for-new-mums#213320 <![CDATA[washing tips for new mums? : Oh, and one thing the plunket...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10654&PID=213316&title=washing-tips-for-new-mums#213316 Author: miss
Subject: 10654
Posted: 13 September 2007 at 10:21pm

Oh, and one thing the plunket nurse said awas to use less of whatever you use to wash clothes with for bubbas stuff - I use about half, it still is clean and smells great. Obviously not for really soiled stuff or nappies of course.]]> Thu, 13 Sep 2007 22:21:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10654&PID=213316&title=washing-tips-for-new-mums#213316 <![CDATA[washing tips for new mums? : Thats such a got tip about putting...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10654&PID=212923&title=washing-tips-for-new-mums#212923 Author: Rachael21
Subject: 10654
Posted: 13 September 2007 at 1:23pm

Thats such a got tip about putting bepanthen on cuts, Caprece is always cutting her wee face.

man I'm a shocker I never wash anything new, never cut the tags off and use whatever powder is on sale. I'm real bad at adding a little bit extra washing powder too.

I am a real nerd with separating things tho we have 6 baskets, one for each of us, one for towels and one for woollens/delicates and I wash everything on its own.

Neither of my kids have ever had a reaction to anything either. Ben on the other hand has quite bad excema but that eco store stuff didn't make a difference so i don't bother.]]> Thu, 13 Sep 2007 13:23:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10654&PID=212923&title=washing-tips-for-new-mums#212923 <![CDATA[washing tips for new mums? : Oh, and line dry in the sun is...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10654&PID=212771&title=washing-tips-for-new-mums#212771 Author: fattartsrock
Subject: 10654
Posted: 13 September 2007 at 11:04am

Oh, and line dry in the sun is nice, too]]> Thu, 13 Sep 2007 11:04:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10654&PID=212771&title=washing-tips-for-new-mums#212771 <![CDATA[washing tips for new mums? : I am a washing nerd, am proud...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10654&PID=212769&title=washing-tips-for-new-mums#212769 Author: fattartsrock
Subject: 10654
Posted: 13 September 2007 at 11:04am

I am a washing nerd, am proud to be (sorry all you eco mums) I sperate EVERYTHING and wash Charlottes clothes seperately, and wash Jacobs singlets with her clothes. We use persil ,which I have found to be great, but have recently begun using BEE "I'll be your gentle brute" gentle washing liquid, and I LOVE IT ir smells sooo nice. I bought it for her nappies (which I wash in hot on their own) but apparently it's not "reccomended" for them, so have bought Eco Store liquid, and am using up the BEE on her clothes.

I'm not really a believer in using different detergents for Kids, although I do have to say, I prefer Persil as it has fewer fillers, and my sensitive (and the kids sensitive) skin has never reacted with it, and I never never (on all of our clothes) use the "full amount" of washing powder unless everything is REALLY dirty, I only use about 3/4 of the "reccomended" amount.

I wash before wearing too, can't be too careful with pesticides etc]]> Thu, 13 Sep 2007 11:04:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10654&PID=212769&title=washing-tips-for-new-mums#212769 <![CDATA[washing tips for new mums? : We use amolin for washing bubs...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10654&PID=212752&title=washing-tips-for-new-mums#212752 Author: miss
Subject: 10654
Posted: 13 September 2007 at 10:42am

We use amolin for washing bubs stuff and always prewash everything. Some children have had reactions to ecostore product, so that was why we went for amolin.

We didn't use anything in the bath until very recently, just water and wash cloths and it really helped keep her skin soft (even with bathing her pretty much every day).

Lily reacted to zinc and castor oil nappy rash creams, so we just use bepanthen, it cleared up the burn style rash from the other cream in 2 days. Now I use a dab of it on the cuts she gives to herself with those pesky nails, and they heal a lot faster.]]> Thu, 13 Sep 2007 10:42:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10654&PID=212752&title=washing-tips-for-new-mums#212752 <![CDATA[washing tips for new mums? : In her first few months McKayla...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10654&PID=212693&title=washing-tips-for-new-mums#212693 Author: SMoody
Subject: 10654
Posted: 13 September 2007 at 8:30am

In her first few months McKayla was literally almost in only bodysuits. She had one little dress but found she was more comfortable in the soft cotton of bodysuits ect.

Wash clothes before she wore them. (I think about 3 times) And line dried it.

Didnt take tags off except for one that was irritating her.

I actually found it is better to bath baby just in water and a bit of shampoo about once a week on her hair in the beginning. McKayla will get a slight rash if you tried to use anything and actually got freaking burnt by Aquas cream. (we couldnt believe that.) Poor child screamed blue murder. Another bath didnt help. So good old Breastmilk on her helped.

Other thing that help is for mom not to wear strong perfume at all. Affects them quite a lot. ]]> Thu, 13 Sep 2007 08:30:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10654&PID=212693&title=washing-tips-for-new-mums#212693 <![CDATA[washing tips for new mums? : Im big on smell in comes in a...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10654&PID=212646&title=washing-tips-for-new-mums#212646 Author: Glow
Subject: 10654
Posted: 12 September 2007 at 11:40pm

Im big on smell in comes in a bottle
100%Natural stuff comes in a box by the name of washing crystals (clarke's) oh & its even good for deodorant...]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2007 23:40:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10654&PID=212646&title=washing-tips-for-new-mums#212646 <![CDATA[washing tips for new mums? : I always was clothes before wearing...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10654&PID=212224&title=washing-tips-for-new-mums#212224 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 10654
Posted: 12 September 2007 at 3:00pm

I always was clothes before wearing them, and was extra careful with bubs, we use a mixture of persil and ecostore. (was told to use ecostore on nappies to stop detergent residue). Think we will swap entirely to ecostore according to their website they work out cheaper cos you don't have to use so much, plus I really like the smell.

I would say don't buy any T-shirts they just ride up on bub, if it doesn't button in the crouch don't buy it!!! You can still put cute tops over the top of body suits. I have a stack of T-shirts that I have never bothered putting on him cos they are too much of a nuisance.

Handmade Jewellery

]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2007 15:00:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10654&PID=212224&title=washing-tips-for-new-mums#212224 <![CDATA[washing tips for new mums? : we use those squeezy ones from...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10654&PID=212125&title=washing-tips-for-new-mums#212125 Author: Bombshell
Subject: 10654
Posted: 12 September 2007 at 12:28pm

we use those squeezy ones from baby factory - they are awesome for medicine giving!

yeah i know now that anytng without a tag on it is 0-3 months and now take only big tags off....not for trade me but just to give me an idea of size!

for us its not a price issue for wash stuff altho understand it can be for some....]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2007 12:28:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10654&PID=212125&title=washing-tips-for-new-mums#212125 <![CDATA[washing tips for new mums? : GandT wrote:i always wash new...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10654&PID=212039&title=washing-tips-for-new-mums#212039 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 10654
Posted: 12 September 2007 at 9:36am

Originally posted by GandT GandT wrote:

i always wash new clothes, wether they be babies, kids or mine. and never found the need for a diff powder other than my trusty old persil.


Same - My brother forgot to do this with some underwear and ended up with a nasty rash. So yeah I always wash new clothes before wearing them. With the standard Cold Power/Surf powder that we always use. ]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2007 09:36:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10654&PID=212039&title=washing-tips-for-new-mums#212039 <![CDATA[washing tips for new mums? : i always wash new clothes, wether...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10654&PID=212020&title=washing-tips-for-new-mums#212020 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 10654
Posted: 12 September 2007 at 8:56am

i always wash new clothes, wether they be babies, kids or mine. and never found the need for a diff powder other than my trusty old persil. ]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2007 08:56:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10654&PID=212020&title=washing-tips-for-new-mums#212020 <![CDATA[washing tips for new mums? : i removed all the tags and now...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10654&PID=211986&title=washing-tips-for-new-mums#211986 Author: lizzle
Subject: 10654
Posted: 12 September 2007 at 8:05am

i removed all the tags and now have no idea what the sizes are when selling on trade me . grrrr.]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2007 08:05:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10654&PID=211986&title=washing-tips-for-new-mums#211986 <![CDATA[washing tips for new mums? : Definitely wash before wear and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10654&PID=211985&title=washing-tips-for-new-mums#211985 Author: Faraway
Subject: 10654
Posted: 12 September 2007 at 8:02am

Definitely wash before wear and hang in sun to dry (even inside on a rack next to window on a yucky day). My Aunty told me not to iron baby clothes as it defeats the purpose of hanging them outside?? I don't know if that's true but it works for me as less work!
I also only ever put Kaleb's clothes in the dryer to 'finish' them off - so about 5/10mins and always on a low heat.

I wash all his clothes and nappies in Ecostore but use a normal powder for us. We go through quite a few loads a week and can't afford to use Ecostore for us too (although I always washed my breastpads and maternity bras in with his stuff).]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2007 08:02:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10654&PID=211985&title=washing-tips-for-new-mums#211985 <![CDATA[washing tips for new mums? : Sam has rashes but not from the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10654&PID=211971&title=washing-tips-for-new-mums#211971 Author: Mama2two
Subject: 10654
Posted: 11 September 2007 at 11:23pm

Sam has rashes but not from the washing powder. I was using Persil Sensitive but now I wash all of her stuff in Ecostore, just cause it's easier.
Lately I have been adding a capful of the Dettol laundry rinse to her nappies. Now they come out smelling like Eucyluptus(sp?). Mmmm
Oh, and I always wash her new stuff before she wears it,and remove all the tags so they don't irritate her.




Edited by Sterryn]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2007 23:23:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10654&PID=211971&title=washing-tips-for-new-mums#211971 <![CDATA[washing tips for new mums? : My machine has that function but...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10654&PID=211965&title=washing-tips-for-new-mums#211965 Author: Glow
Subject: 10654
Posted: 11 September 2007 at 11:03pm

My machine has that function but really, does it save water & energy- I think the man that made it, made it up
I have a hoover 7.5kg
I use... you dont want to know *cough*Amolin sensetive*cough*

Oh & sunshine to dry, whats the weather doing tommorrow?]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2007 23:03:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10654&PID=211965&title=washing-tips-for-new-mums#211965 <![CDATA[washing tips for new mums? : Slack here, but I use cheapo washing...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10654&PID=211957&title=washing-tips-for-new-mums#211957 Author: mamanee
Subject: 10654
Posted: 11 September 2007 at 10:49pm

Slack here, but I use cheapo washing powder, didn't wash new clothes before putting them on Sam and have never had an allergy problem. Sam has never had nappy rash or an allergic reaction to anything.

Just me though.]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2007 22:49:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10654&PID=211957&title=washing-tips-for-new-mums#211957 <![CDATA[washing tips for new mums? : Glow wrote:And the water wise...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10654&PID=211913&title=washing-tips-for-new-mums#211913 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 10654
Posted: 11 September 2007 at 9:50pm

Originally posted by Glow Glow wrote:

And the water wise Becks

Yes it does as I also do an eco wash as my machine has that function.

]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2007 21:50:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10654&PID=211913&title=washing-tips-for-new-mums#211913 <![CDATA[washing tips for new mums? : I&#039;ve always used dynamo washing...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10654&PID=211896&title=washing-tips-for-new-mums#211896 Author: meow
Subject: 10654
Posted: 11 September 2007 at 9:32pm

I've always used dynamo washing liquid (hate the powder, always get streaks) since Ella was born and we've never had any problems. My advice is try the washing powder/liquid you usually use and if there is a reaction, change to something gentler. Otherwise you're just paying extra $$$ for no reason.]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2007 21:32:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10654&PID=211896&title=washing-tips-for-new-mums#211896 <![CDATA[washing tips for new mums? : Not washing related but I found...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10654&PID=211893&title=washing-tips-for-new-mums#211893 Author: peanut butter
Subject: 10654
Posted: 11 September 2007 at 9:29pm

Not washing related but I found the little crossover type body suits from JK to be sooooo much easier than the ones that have to go over his head! I reach for these everytime now as I can lie him on them and dress him without anything going over his head...therefore less cries]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2007 21:29:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10654&PID=211893&title=washing-tips-for-new-mums#211893 <![CDATA[washing tips for new mums? : And the water wise Becks ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10654&PID=211881&title=washing-tips-for-new-mums#211881 Author: Glow
Subject: 10654
Posted: 11 September 2007 at 9:19pm

And the water wise Becks ]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2007 21:19:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10654&PID=211881&title=washing-tips-for-new-mums#211881 <![CDATA[washing tips for new mums? : I wash everything in Eco Store...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10654&PID=211879&title=washing-tips-for-new-mums#211879 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 10654
Posted: 11 September 2007 at 9:18pm

I wash everything in Eco Store Powder and also have had no problems. Washing everyones clothes in the same wash makes things easier time wise.

]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2007 21:18:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10654&PID=211879&title=washing-tips-for-new-mums#211879 <![CDATA[washing tips for new mums? : Dont wash them with &#034;chemicals&#034;...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10654&PID=211878&title=washing-tips-for-new-mums#211878 Author: Glow
Subject: 10654
Posted: 11 September 2007 at 9:18pm

Dont wash them with "chemicals" for the first 28days. But you dont have to be like me & not wash them at all LOL
BTW they will still have that "baby" smell coz they dont really need the frills. I wish i could bottle it up & keep it forever....]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2007 21:18:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10654&PID=211878&title=washing-tips-for-new-mums#211878 <![CDATA[washing tips for new mums? : I was talking to someone about...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10654&PID=211862&title=washing-tips-for-new-mums#211862 Author: Bombshell
Subject: 10654
Posted: 11 September 2007 at 8:56pm

I was talking to someone about this the other day and then the rash thread reminded me...

we washed ALL of ellas clothing before she wore it for first time...and even when mum said at 3 months that I probably didnt need to I kept washing all of her clothes before hand and every wash in LUX Flakes...and still do even now...we have not had any rashes, allergic reactions to dyes, cloth, wool etc or anything....and i wash her clothing etc sperate to ours too always!

I also removed ALL tags from all clothing up to 3 months old so that nothing even irritated her.

just thought someone might find this tip helpful. Im sticking with a proven method for us for at least the first year I think now.

add some tips here for new mums if you have some too....

Edited by Bombshell]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2007 20:56:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10654&PID=211862&title=washing-tips-for-new-mums#211862