Just like the new family member, baby laundry also needs special attention and care. Once the baby is born, the mountain of laundry usually increases dramatically.
But don’t worry: with the right tips and tricks, the laundry can be done in no time and your baby’s clothes will be clean again.
Does Chocolate Milk Stain?
Chocolate milk is a favorite treat for many children, which offers a tasty combination of creamy dairy and rich chocolate flavor. But its delicious allure is accompanied by the possibility of stains, particularly on children’s clothing.
Whenever a glass of chocolate milk spills or a careless splash becomes a messy incident, clothes are frequently left with ugly stains. If not handled right away, the combination of dairy, sugar, and cocoa in chocolate milk can leave enduring stains. Parents need not worry though, as there are techniques to remove these stains and maintain the clean, new-looking appearance of your child’s clothing.
Tips for removing chocolate milk stains from kids’ clothes:
We’ll show you how to wash your baby laundry correctly and which detergent is right for babies.
The Right Baby Detergent
What is the best way to wash baby clothes? There are special, sensitive detergents for babies on the market. They are particularly gentle on the skin and gentle but are usually a little more expensive than “normal” detergent.
But be careful: the terms “gentle” or “sensitive” do not guarantee “free from harmful substances”. Pay attention to the ingredients: The baby detergent should be fragrance-free.
The washing strips are also suitable for delicate fabrics such as wool, silk and cashmere and can even be used for hand washing.
You can then put the clothes in the washing machine as normal with the rest of the baby laundry and wash them with the detergent of your choice
Sun to remove stains and discoloration
Some stains can be particularly stubborn and still remain visible despite washing with soap. Breast milk, for example, shows up over time as discoloration on clothing. The often fed carrot pulp leaves behind stubborn stains due to the beta-carotene, which can still be visible after washing – especially if the pulp has dried on the clothing.
How to remove stains with the help of the sun:
Lay the clothing, preferably damp, in the sun. When UV light hits a wet item of clothing, hydrogen peroxide creates a bleaching effect that attacks and destroys the dirt particles on the baby’s laundry. The stain usually disappears after a few hours .
What else you can pay attention to so that you can enjoy your baby clothes for a particularly long time
Do not hand wash:
Do not allow the stains to dry, but treat them immediately if possible. Once the soap has been rubbed in, the clothes can remain there until you run the next machine.
You won’t have much time for hand washing, so always check the label and choose materials that can be washed at 40 degrees to 60 degrees. Baby bedding should withstand at least 60 degrees.
Organic instead of mass-produced:
Organic fabrics are not only good for the environment, but also for baby’s skin. When purchasing, pay attention to the corresponding seals.
Your baby grows so quickly at the beginning that most bodysuits and pants can only be worn a few times. Ask those around you for used clothes or rent them.
Would you like to give your washing routine an update and wash in an environmentally and baby-friendly way in the future? Then take a look at our allergen-free detergent.
Not all laundry is the same, and not all stains are the same. By the time you have children, you will get to know stains that are stubborn and won’t go away – despite expensive products and powders. The motto often seems to be that the more chemical, the more efficient. But chemical clubs are not at all compatible with delicate baby skin. What to do?
We have put together some home remedies and tips for you on the subject of washing baby laundry.
Wash Before First Wear
Babies have sensitive skin and should only come into contact with water and natural products if possible. Of course, this also applies to the clothes they wear – and most likely put in their mouths.
Newly purchased baby clothes (even those given as gifts) should therefore be washed before being worn for the first time! This often contains harmful residues from impregnating agents and dyeing or comes into contact with other chemicals during production or storage. Not to mention all the hands that touched the baby clothes in the store.
Also remember: It’s not just the clothes that go into the machine. Baby bedding, muslins, and stuffed animals are most likely also treated with chemicals and should be “detoxified” before they come into contact with your baby.
