Comments on: Does fabric softener effect baby clothing in a dangerous way?

By: E M

E M — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:51:59 +0000

some fabric softeners have petrolatum or mineral oil in them which can coat a person’s skin, therefore, the pores can’t expell toxins from the body. Eventually, overtime, this can cause cancer and other diseases. I would suggest not using any body lotions, or other products containing these ingredients. You can do a search on the dangers of mineral oil on http://www.ask.com it is really an eye-opener!!!! SCARY stuff.

Seventh Generation is a brand that has liquid laundry detergent that is safe for the skin. It is more spendy, but worth it if it could help deter effects of harmful checmicals.
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By: sdc_99

sdc_99 — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:37:59 +0000

It won't damage the cloting itself, but it can leave a residue that may irritate the baby's skin.
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By: todieisgain_121

todieisgain_121 — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:27:59 +0000

I think it would be the same on babies cloths as it would be on adults clothes. My concern is more for the babies skin. My son got terrible eczema from fabric softener. It smells good, but it's all chemicles. I don't use it for my baby. God Bless
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By: spotlightsponge

spotlightsponge — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:52:59 +0000

if it has bleach.
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By: covertmama

covertmama — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:44:59 +0000

I don't know about the clothing, but it could harm your baby's skin. You should use Dreft (or something similar) without fabric softeners until their skin gets tough enough to handle regular detergents. Baby clothes are generally made to be soft and do not need that 'little' extra help.
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By: adrixia

adrixia — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:39:59 +0000

It doesnt damage baby clothing. They tell you not to use fabric softener because it leaves a residue on the clothing that may upset the baby's skin or allergies. That is why you only should use dreft for the first six months or so.
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By: The Rocker

The Rocker — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:12:59 +0000

it can but the same way we r baybe’s will indicate sertian types and that type um can report to the goverment or who ever is in charge of the health in that area
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