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Washing New Baby Clothes?

newmommy · 2009-02-11 14:01:53

Was just wondering if you should wash all new baby clothes before they wear them or is there any need?

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11-02-2009 3:01pm

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newmommy

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Was just wondering if you should wash all new baby clothes before they wear them or is there any need?

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#2 11-02-2009 3:13pm
wolfpawnat

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Well I washed mine, not sounding weird or anything but I feel as though anyone could have been handling them before the baby wore them, plus the babys clothes will smell exactly like yours so on a basic level it is suppose to reassure the baby.:)

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#3 11-02-2009 5:11pm
IsThatSo?

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I would recommend that you do. There are often starchy type chemicals in the new clothes that really need to be washed out before wear, especially for the delicate skin of a new baby, imo:)

When DS2 was born the midwife commented that it was nice to see washed clothes, so obviously its not the norm for them to be washed, but I prefer it They just feel nicer.

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#4 13-02-2009 10:28am
country_gurl

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i didnt wash my baby's clothes as he got so much stuff i'd still be washing and drying 3 months later. its up to yourself what you think is best though.

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