when did you wash babies things?

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?:lol:

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! :)

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 :lol:

I'm planning on washing most things tomorrow & I'll only be 30 weeks :redface: 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 ;)

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!

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.

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:D

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! :cryinglaugh:

Um, I've washed baby's clothes already :D

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! :dance:
Lily

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!!

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!

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:dance:

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!!!!

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.

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.

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.

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

I used Amolin laundry was for sensitive skin...its in a blue bottle with a baby on it, in the laundry section. its brilliant, and I had no problems with Aston skin... used it until recently - on everyone's clothes cause I loved the smell of it. not sure if you can use it in a front loader or not - check the bottle? hth

I have washed the bassinet sheets and bunny rugs, but have not washed all bubs clothes yet, have only washed a couple of hand me downs (that were brand new anyway). I haven't really bought many baby clothes at all yet as I am waiting till after my baby shower, which is at 35 weeks. So will do the washing when I get all the cute little clothes at the shower. It's very hard to shop for bubs clothes when you don't know thw gender, I have only bought a couple of white Bonds suits, LOL.

Do you girls hang bubs clothes on the line after washing or put through the dryer??

I did it about 35 weeks I think! I wanted it all set up and everything clean etc...washed it all in wool mix however, now we just wash Madeleine's clothes with ours.

Thanks for the advice! Still not sure what to do about the Lux, but maybe I'll do half strength for one load and see what happens. Or I'll contact the company and ask! I can always return it..

I'll hang it on the line - just to be environmentally friendly. Although it's been recommended to me to tumble dry the cloth nappies (at least for the first wash).

Marlene - I don't know bubs gender either! We've got lots of white, yellow and green things! I'm quite looking forward to doing the 'gender based' clothes shop after the birth!!

Hey Ladies,

I did not really put much thought into the washing clothes thing... especially the type of detergent. Thanks for your info.... I think I might get a baby friendly wash powder to wash bubs stuff in so there is little chance of alergic reactions to wash detergent.

I was not even going to wash bubs things, but hearing all your thoughts I think it would be a good idea.

Thanks Mecil

Ive just finished washing most of my baby clothes and sheets etc, I have just got the woollens to go. I have washed everything in OMO sensitive as my DS has eczema and this is the only powder i can use on his clothes. I figure with DD having dermititis and DS having eczema there is a chance this bub will have sensitive skin as well. I learnt my lesson with DS when i dont wash new clothes his skin breaks out , so i wanted to be extra prepared.

Have fun washing and looking at the tiny clothes on the line, take a few pics for keepsakes.

Nettie - be very careful using even a reduced amount of Lux in a front loader. They get more sudsy than top loaders and can overflow easily. I use Amolin in my front loader and its great for bubbies' clothes and especially for MCNs (half strength).

I washed all of DD#1's clothes about 34 weeks and ironed EVERYTHING. This time around I've washed the 0000s and 000s (about 33 weeks) and will this week wash cot and cradle linen. Not going so crazy this time and ironing though - what was I thinking with DD#1 ????

I try to line dry, especially cloth nappies. The sun gets rid of stains beautifully and everything smells so much nicer.

Thanks Lulu. I reckon I'll get my MIL to wash the nappies & linens in the Lux I've bought (she's got a front loader) and the babies clothes I'll check out that Amolin you mention. Is that a powder or liquid? Is it a pure soap too or just another type of washing product?

Hoping to go & pick out a cot next week (yay!) so I'll know then which of the hand-me-down sheets I've got will fit - so I can wash them! I haven't bought any yet because I've heard there can be different sizes so it can be tricky to fit!

With DS i washed in LUX flakes for the first couple of months. I only washed clothes that were given to me from my sister second hand.. new things i didnt bother incase i didnt use them, i was then able to take them back and get a refund or exchange. Same with this baby. Had some left over LUX flakes from when DS was a newborn. DS's clothes was a couple of months i think before he was born.. this baby, did them on Friday.

Amolin's a liquid that you get in a blue bottle. Its just normal washing stuff, but especially designed for babies/sensitive skin.

I had to go through the space saver bags that DD's clothes were in so we could start to clear out the spare room, so I think I washed what clothes/sheets/nappies etc, we can use at around 20 weeks? I have them all sitting in some plastic tubs and will re wash them when time gets a little closer.

With DD, I think I did all the nappies early, but not many of the clothes. I only packed my bag at around 37-38 weeks when I was told that I would have to leave home to go to the hospital a couple of hours away that day. Will aim to be somewhat more organised this time maybe??

Nic

Well, I bought the Amolin this arvo, so I'll go through the clothes tonight ready to wash tomorrow (that'll be my job for the day!).

Looking forward to it and I'm going to make sure I take some cute pics of all the little clothes on the line!

Did the washing and there's a pic in my gallery of the cute little things hanging on the line in the sunshine! :lol:

Feel lots more organised now!!

my laundry cupboards are stocked with bottles of Purity wash & softner!
All bubs stuff is clean and ready to go.