when did you wash babies things?

[Danielle]

Hey!

Just wondering when everyone pre-washed their newborn baby clothes?

I don't know why but I feel more "ancy" to get it all done early this time, but worried if I do it all now they will just need re-washing by the time he's born. Hell! I havn't even packed my labour bag yet, and Im 33 weeks pregnant. (doing that this weekend). With my 1st I didnt bother until 3 weeks before my due date for the labour bag and washing babies things.

Is anyone else getting in as early as me or am I just getting impatient and too early to do everything?

[sneakysparkle]

I think I had about 6 weeks to go when I washed everything and packed my bags, it was so exciting to see all those little things on the line!

[Sair]

I washed things as I had a full load but next baby around I won't wash the clothes in case they don't get worn and they will be more likely to sell on ebay or I can re-gift them

[{sarah}]

I'm planning on washing most things tomorrow & I'll only be 30 weeks Once bubs room is set up (which I am finishing tomorrow) is when I wanted to get it all done. Considering last time I arranged & rearranged, washed & rewashed all the baby clothes I think it's fine

[Sequoia]

I'll wash when I'm about 36 weeks. I'm getting my house in order ATM and that is my last job to do. Just finished rearranging my pantry and bathroom cupboards!

[luey]

I started washing clothes at 33-34 weeks. I am leaving for the city to wait until I have my bub later in the week so needed to be organised. If it is things you know you will use it is ok to wash it now, at least some will be done and can go in your hospital bag. Besides if you are wanting to do it and feel like it, do it now, that way you can rest later.

[Danielle]

Thanks for an idea! I really thought I was jumping the gun a little, but I suppose if its going to keep a pregnant woman happy mingling through all the little weeny baby clothes and things, then who cares about having to possibly re-wash!

I picked out the smaller sizes, so Im not washing everything yet just what I will need in the first few days/weeks really. I am soooo clucky! hehe good thing Im pregnant, and havnt got long to goooo

[Nettie]

I've deliberately not done a lot of this stuff until I start my Maternity Leave (8 working days to go!)... then I'll get all clucky and organised!

Gee - I hope I don't go early!

[Serendypyty]

Um, I've washed baby's clothes already

[Lily J]

I washed all of mine last night. Feel very organised and excited.
I don't think you're impatient Danielle - just excited like the rest of us!
Lily

[DoubleK]

we moved out of home when i was about 32 weeks. i washed everything before we moved out - only because i wanted to unpack and be able to put all her things straight into the drawers etc ready to wear!!

i bought up to size one when i was pg, so i washed and then packed in sizes, to make it easier to see what we had, and if we needed anything!

i did all the bunny rugs and cradle sheets & new blankets once we had moved into our place.


its such an exciting time!!

[Mummamel]

I've already done mine! Did them about 29 weeks...I couldnt wait haha
I only washed the 0000 and 000 clothes though. And washed all the sheets for the cradle and cot!
They bought back sooo many memories!

[Danielle]

awww thats sweet Mel! I know how you mean. I was sitting up on my bed yesterday going through weeny jumpsuits ready to put through the wash, I cant wait either hehe. I am doing the same only the weeny stuff is getting washed, and I am not buying a great deal of clothes and jumpsuits for him yet until we see how big he is, but I have plenty for him from my last one. My last one I brought
6X0's and 5X0's, and she come out 10lbs 2 Oz and in 3X0's and 2X0's. It not gonna trick me this time

[KyeG]

I'm 37 weeks and have only washed some hospital outfits as I'm scared we'll have a boy (20 week scan said a girl) and I'll have to exchange everything I've bought!!!!

We're also still renovating our bathroom so the house is covered in tile dust and I'm going crazy waiting to scrub the whole house clean.

She definately can't come early!!!!

[shell_120308]

Probably about 4 weeks ago I washed all of bub's baby clothes and did blankets, sheets and wraps last weekend. Just have to iron the wraps ready for use. I can't sleep at the moment so thinking I will do that now.

[happymel]

I washed when the weather was finally good in Sydney!!! At about 27-28 weeks i think, but i also know there is a higher risk of me having the babies early. Everything is made up and clothes are packed away in draws. Its just one less thing to have to worry about doing, and if i buy new clothes, i just wash them as i get them! GL.

[Nettie]

I'm just about ready to wash the baby's things and my MIL told me to use Lux Flakes - so I bought a box ($7!!) and after I got it home I read the box that said 'only to be used with top loading washing machines'. I have a front loader and am wondering if anyone else has encountered this problem?

What did you all use to wash the babies things? Did anyone use Lux? Do you know why you can't use it in a front loader?

I'm confused I thought I was nearly ready to do the washing, but now I don't know how to proceed!

Any help or advice would be appreciated.

[Arimeh]

I brought Lux for my first one too.. found them to be a PITA... so just used my normal washing liquid and added fabric softener.
But I know heaps of other people (like my sister for instance) that swear by Lux