I washed all of thebaby stuff about a week before my due date, I still went 1 week over so it was 2 weeks before she wore it.

I cannot use softener on baby stuff (Maddy's skin went funny when I did) So I just dont use it, I use Amolin or this other stuff i was given but has since run out. So now I use about 1 teaspoon of Amolin in with nappies, clothes etc...
I put everything needing a wah into nappy bucket & do it all together! I use cold water...