How important is it to use baby laundry detergent or gel? Top 6 things to consider before buying

If you're a new parent, chances are that washing baby clothes (and perhaps cloth nappies) has now become an integral part of your almost daily routine. In Canada (where the eco-friendly brand ATTITUDE comes from), the average family washes 9 to 15 loads of laundry per week, which equates to approximately 17.5 billion cups of laundry detergent per year. Now that's A LOT of laundry detergent! It may be less in our country, but certainly not a little.

With a new member of the household comes a growing need for an effective, reliable and, especially important for children, natural and gentle baby laundry detergent that is suitable and specially developed for sensitive baby skin.

Here are 6 things to keep in mind the next time you go shopping for laundry detergent for your baby.

1. Not all detergents are suitable for sensitive baby skin

If you opt for a pure and dermatologically tested laundry detergent, you will protect your baby's delicate sensitive skin and help prevent skin problems. The best natural cleaning products for babies are those that do not contain dyes or fragrances. Baby laundry detergents that boast plant- and mineral-based cleaning ingredients without enzymes are simply always a good choice.
Therefore, focus on products with trusted certifications from non-profit organisations such as EWG.

2. Most laundry detergents leave unwanted residue on your clothes

While the vast majority of laundry detergents do a great job of cleaning clothes and removing stubborn stains, they also leave invisible residue on clothes after washing. Harsh odours and ingredients remain on clothing and prolong the "false" feeling of freshness and cleanliness.

These residues can cause eye and skin irritation (even more likely to appear on delicate baby skin), allergic pimples and skin rashes. One of the benefits of natural and vegan laundry detergent is that your clothes last much longer. This is because harsh detergents can eat away at the fabric by gradually removing colour from the garment and/or leaving streaks and lint on the clothing.

Just like our little ones, our clothes deserve good care. Switching to a more ecological alternative is the way to go. Your clothes – and the environment – will thank you for it!

3. Your laundry detergent can also affect your child

Just because you're using an EWG-verified detergent to wash your baby's clothes doesn't mean they won't be exposed to chemicals from your clothes. Children spend time with you, rest on you, and play in your arms, so they come into contact with the laundry detergent you use. Therefore, changing your laundry detergent is just as important for you as it is for your baby.

So, don't just use a natural detergent only for your little one's clothes, but for the whole family. We recommend washing fabrics that come into direct contact with baby's skin, including blankets, bedding, mum and dad's t-shirts, and basically – everything.

4. Most common laundry detergents contain cancer-causing chemicals*

Do you know what contaminants are? They are by-products of the manufacturing process. Because they are indirect, they don't have to be legally included in the product's ingredient list. However, they may appear in it.

Other harmful substances, such as phosphates and EDTA, enhancers, bleaches, synthetic perfumes and stabilisers, are all ingredients to watch out for*.

*According to EWG.

5. Detergents can cause skin and allergic reactions

Newborns' skin is extremely delicate, and their developing systems are prone to allergic reactions. Their bodies are unable to cope with contaminants in products.

Synthetic fragrances can also contribute to your baby's allergic reactions. They include benzene derivatives, aldehydes, and many other known sensitisers. It is important to choose a dermatologically tested baby laundry detergent that is natural and non-irritating. Generally speaking, the best natural baby detergents help minimise the risk of discomfort on children's skin.

6. Natural detergents are just as effective as regular detergents.

You don't need a harsh detergent to remove stains from baby clothes. From apple puree to milk formula, tomato sauce spit-up and nappy accidents, natural and eco-friendly baby detergents

are also very effective for all of this.Some brands even include special stain removers for baby laundry in their portfolio for the most stubborn stains. Our detergents are extremely gentle on the skin, but tough on stains. It will break down anything your child leaves on the fabric.

Why is ATTITUDE baby detergent suitable for your child?

You can be sure that our laundry detergents are carefully made with safe, enzyme-free ingredients. Fabrics that are well rated inWfyYURNSzOQ">príručke EWG Healthy Laundry Guide a certifikované pečaťou Ecologo.

ATTITUDE laundry detergents contain no synthetic fragrances, dyes, artificial brighteners, enzymes or synthetic preservatives, making them ideal for people with sensitive skin. Our detergent for sensitive skin is gentle on synthetic and natural fibers, as well as on children's skin.

Our delicately scented hypoallergenic fragrances, like the soothing floral notes found in SweetLullaby Baby Laundry Detergent, also offer a range of fragrance-free laundry detergents and fabric softeners to meet everyone's needs.

So, is using baby laundry detergent really necessary? We certainly think so, and hope this article helps you with your next baby laundry detergent purchase.