Furthermore, since a baby’s skin is sensitive and easily irritated, it is imperative that their clothes are washed well with a mild detergent. One cannot just throw baby clothes in the washing machine together with adult clothes and use regular harsh detergents.

To ease the burden of having to think about how to manage the cleaning of baby clothes, here are five practical tips that might help make the job easier for you:

Most people might overlook this important detail but do keep in mind that before having your baby use new clothes, make sure that these are washed thoroughly. You never know the residue that these garments may contain like allergens, germs, or excrement from pests (think of cockroaches and rat urine).

We cannot overemphasize the use of mild cleansers on baby’s clothes. There are many brands that are readily available in grocery stores and supermarkets. Strong detergents may be harsh to baby’s nappies, shirts, and shorts. Plus, these might leave residue on their clothes that may be harmful to their skin. Nevertheless, even if you are using mild detergent, make sure that this is washed off thoroughly with clean water.

On top of using a mild cleanser, you might want to consider fabric softener so that their clothes feel soft to the skin.

Do not wash baby clothes together with adult clothes. Wash them separately as the germs in adult clothes may transfer to your little one’s clothes. That also goes with keeping used clothing in a hamper – keep adult clothes and baby clothes separately.

Try to dry your baby's clothes in the sun. This way of drying clothes will ensure that germs and bacteria in clothes are killed completely.

Warm water will help dislodge or loosen dirt and kill germs and bacteria from clothes. When your baby’s clothes are stained, treat the stain with a mild detergent prior to washing for easy cleansing.

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