Dreft: Seventh Generation
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Dreft
Asked by A.R. from Los Angeles
on February 6, 2010
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I've been using Dreft since my daughter was a newborn...she's now 19 mos...how long should I use baby detergent?
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- It depends on if she has sensitive skin or not. Try using your regular detergent and watch for break-outs/rashes. At 19 months, I think you're clear to stop unless s...
- I used dreft with my first child (my daughter) thinking that I had to. I now use the kirkland brand free and clear with all my household laundry. My daughter never had...
- I used it with my first child, because I thought also that I had to. With the second, I used it for a few months. With the third, I never did. I use the Kirlkand br...
Dreft Detergent
Asked by Y.I. from Louisville
on January 22, 2008
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I have been washing my baby clothes with Dreft detergent. She has a very sensitive skin and develops eczema frequently. Could somebody recommend another detergent that...
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- I second (and third!) any response taht says to try a fragrance and dye free brand of detergent. What really workd for my son was to switch detergent, dryer sheets (B...
- I don't know how much Dreft costs but I've been using Seventh Generation Baby detergent. It is totally fragrance free and has a petroleum free(ie vegetable based)formu...
- Any "free" detergent is just is good, if not better. My kids were sensitive and I used Tide Free most of the time and All Free some of the time. Even Arm and Hammer h...
When to Bag the Dreft
Asked by M.H. from Houston
on January 4, 2008
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According to the Dreft bottle, it is to wash clothes for infants, 0-18 months. Is this just something that the manufacturer has on there for you to use the product lon...
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- I have good and bad news. From a dermatologists perspective Dreft is kind of a hoax - no need for it even when they are really little. It is clever marketing, but actu...
- I was told that as long as they didnt have sensitive skin or develop a rash from regular soap it was ok to use it, i used reg. soap with both my kiddos and they did fi...
- It was never necessary to use Dreft. It is full of fragrance and softeners, so if your kiddo is fine with that then she's probably ok with regular detergent. If sh...
Dreft Vs. ALL Free- Clear
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on June 1, 2010
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My son is 5 months old, and I don't remember how long it is recommended to use Dreft for babies clothes. Apparently there is NO Dreft on the store shelves in my area, ...
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- I used all free and clear most of the time, we never had any issues. I use it on all our clothes and love it. I did use whole foods bran baby soap for a while too, a...
- I think you'll be fine. I never washed my kids clothes separately, unless they were so nasty that I didn't want them nastifying the other things in the laundry. She's ...
- I never used special laundry detergent for my kids -- they never had any problems. My advice is to try the ALL, keep the clothes you washed in ALL separate for awhile...
Laundry Detergent Other than Dreft
Asked by S.B. from Detroit
on October 22, 2008
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I used Dreft with my daughter up until a year old. I'm now due with #2 in a month and I'm wondering what everyone has used with an High Efficiency washer since they do...
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- We have an HE washer and we just use free and clear laundry detergent. Right now we have a huge container of the Costco brand and it's great!
- I like to try to use as many "natural" products as possible and also try to buy from companies that are against animal testing :) So, we use Seventh Generation Baby w...
- Hi S., I'm so glad to answer this! The very best, safest, natural laundry product is made by Shaklee. My daughter uses it in her HE machine for my 3 grandchildren...
Should I Really Use Dreft Laundry Soap?
Asked by L.D. from Salt Lake City
on March 11, 2009
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So I just finished washing all the new baby boy clothes, blankets, sheets and everything else for my expected baby. But I didn't use Dreft.... I wash all my daughters ...
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- Congratulations on the soon-to-be baby boy! We also have a girl and then a boy which are about 2 1/2 years apart and they are a blast! I wouldn't use Dreft. There a...
- I am allergic to detergents. If you want to save, go with the gentle and free detegents. The only one I foound that does work well is All. I like the Cheer but rea...
- I've never used Dreft. I personally don't like the smell and I was told by other moms that it doesn't clean all that well. I always used Tide Free, or something simila...
Is Using Dreft for Baby Clothes Really Necessary?
Asked by J.W. from Columbus
on November 20, 2009
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Dear Moms. I am wondering if using special baby laundry detergents like Dreft really necessary??? Has anyone tried both and really see the difference? Or, can I just a...
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- I used ALL Baby detergent for my first baby. I think I used it for about 6 or 8 months and then switched her to our regular detergent. I did not use any special dete...
- Depends on the kid how necessary it is. If your child has sensitive skin it can help. Alternatives that are just as good but cheaper would be All Free and Clear or I...
- when my kids were babies, i used any kind of liqiud det. that was on sale that was free and clear- all makes one, so does purex and arm and hammer. i switched over to ...
My Son Is Very Sensitive I Use Dreft Laundry Detergent Is Another like D
Asked by M.K. from Dallas
on October 26, 2007
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My son is 5 months and has a very sensitive skin i use only dreft laundry soap i need to know if there is another sensitive laundry detergent
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- I use free and clear type det. and I use less than the recommended amount. Also, skin problems may be food allergies and such. Good luck!
- All Free and Clear. My son has the same thing, we use the All Free and Clear and the same kind of Downy and he is fine. If we use anything else he gets a horrible rash...
- M.- There is also Baby All-usually kept near the Dreft . It is a lot cheaper than Dreft. Hope that helps. N.
Detergent Help--front Loading Washer
Asked by C.P. from New York
on April 3, 2009
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I am having a baby this April & in the midst of washing everything. However, I can't seem to find a baby detergent made for front loading washers. I've been using Se...
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- C. - Melaleuca makes a HE Natural laundry deteregent - I have been using this detergent in my front loader for 6 years - plus since it is Natural, it is safe for every...
- I have a front loading washing machine and I use Dreft. The beauty of front loaders is you can really use any detergent you want to. Not sure if your washer is differe...
- I used Dreft until I got a front loader. I looked it up when we got the new washer and their website says NOT to use it in a frontloader....it's not good for the machi...
Diaper Rash with Cloth Diapers
Asked by H.H. from Philadelphia
on June 5, 2009
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I've been using cloth diapers for several months with no problems. I recently switched to seventh generation laundry detergent and I believe that my kids are allergic ...
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- I second the Triple Paste suggestion! It is the bomb for stubborn diaper rash.
- When I was little, our family doctor instructed my mom to use a mild soap and run 2 rinse cycles - the first one with vinegar added and the second one using just water...
- Plain old corn starch works wonders for diaper rash.
