How to Wash Newborn Baby Clothes

Last Updated: Jul 20, 2015 | By Jonae Fredericks

How to Wash Newborn Baby Clothes

Newly manufactured clothing may also contain excess dyes that can rub off on your baby’s skin. Photo Credit Purestock/Purestock/Getty Images

Just because your baby’s clothes are new does not necessarily mean that they are clean. In fact, manufacturers often add chemicals to clothing that prevent wrinkling and mold growth. Unfortunately, these chemicals can cause your newborn baby’s skin to become red and irritated. Washing your newborn baby’s clothing before use can help keep her comfortable and rash-free. Newly manufactured clothing may also contain excess dyes that can rub off on your baby’s skin. Washing prior to wear reduces this risk.

Step 1

Separate your newborn baby’s clothes according to color. For instance, group white clothes together, pastels in a separate pile and darks in another. Separating your newborn baby’s clothes prior to washing will protect white and pastel clothing from stains caused by dark dyes.

Step 2

Wash each of the piles of newborn baby clothing individually in a detergent specifically designed for use on baby clothing. Unlike regular detergents, baby detergents do not contain heavy fragrances that commonly cause rashes and skin irritations.

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Step 3

Run your newborn baby’s clothing through the rinse cycle twice. Running them through a second rinse cycle will help to ensure the removal of chemicals, dyes and excess detergents.