i was wondering whether it is necessary to wash all my babys things before i pack my hospital bag...the thing is, i dont know how much to pack, and i dont want to wash everything in case i dont use it all...i dont even know what size she is going to be when shes born...is it usually 0000, or 000? its all so confusing!!!
Also, is there a special washing powder for washing baby stuff? or do i just use my normal cold power!?
They do recommend washing anything that will come into contact with baby before use. So that's all clothes, sheets, towels, etc. New clothing etc can have chemicals left over from manufacture that can irritate baby's skin which is why they tell you to wash everything.
I didn't use a special powder, just my normal powder.
As for what to take to hosp, I have a combination of 4x0 and 3x0. My niece was 9lbs 6oz (2.45kg) at birth and fitted into both 4x0 and 3x0. She didn't last long in 4x0 but she did fit them for a few months after birth.
So I'd recommend taking both I guess! That's what I'm doing anyway.
Unless you have a premmie baby or a very small baby who might be too little for 4x0!
It would be best if you washed everything before you go to hospital. They do recommend that everything is washed before coming in contact with baby...
Maybe if you are unsure on how big the baby will be, take a few of 0000 and a few 000's just to be safe...
You might also want to take some blankets, baby wraps, nappies (if hospital does not supply them).
The hospital didn't give you a list of what to bring?
I had only washed 2 of my 0000 clothes and then just the 000, i am glad i did this as bub was 9lb 3oz and only fitted the 0000 clothes for 3 weeks. I took one 0000 and one 000 sized outfits to hospital as they supplied stuff while there.
I wash everything (for bub/kids/us) before we wear it, because as has been said before there can be chemical residue on them and I just dont want to risk it. Plus we have sensitive skin.
AS for washing powders, a lot of people with top loaders use Lux flakes (pure soap) for bubs clothes. Front loaders, Amolin or Purity are some of the low allergy ones.
We use Amolin for everything as we have a f/l at the moment, but Iam investigating using soap nuts..still researching.
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