https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 19 May 2026 12:36:30 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-always-wash-new-clothes-before-putting-them-on-lo#post-1181612 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 10:28:40 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 1181612@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did when she was little, but not anymore. We have such hard water that everything comes out faded after just one wash. I didn't realize about the chemicals so I guess I need to start washing first. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-always-wash-new-clothes-before-putting-them-on-lo#post-1181601 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 10:26:28 +0000 delight 1181601@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was just going to post this question myself! I've washed everything for LO so far. Today I got a cute cord dress from the Gap for her and didn't want to wash it because I didn't want it to get wrinkled. I didn't realize clothing had so many chemicals, so I will wash it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-always-wash-new-clothes-before-putting-them-on-lo#post-1153725 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 18:21:05 +0000 boots 1153725@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do 99% of the time. I think there have been a couple times where I haven't. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-always-wash-new-clothes-before-putting-them-on-lo#post-1153722 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 18:18:27 +0000 yin 1153722@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If I'm testing for size, then I will let him try on the clothes before washing. Otherwise, it's always wash first before wearing. I'm not as careful with my clothes and only wash them half the time before wearing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-always-wash-new-clothes-before-putting-them-on-lo#post-1153708 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 18:09:28 +0000 pinkcupcake 1153708@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup, I always wash it. LO doesn't have sensitive skin, but I'm concerned of the chemicals and everything the clothes have been through.</p> <p>I have to admit, I'm not *as* diligent as washing my own clothes before wearing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-always-wash-new-clothes-before-putting-them-on-lo#post-1153653 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 17:31:05 +0000 wheres_c 1153653@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't bother.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-always-wash-new-clothes-before-putting-them-on-lo#post-1153497 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 15:49:06 +0000 immabeetoo 1153497@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sunny: yep everything</p> <p>Always. They spray gross chemicals on them so they don't wrinkle. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-always-wash-new-clothes-before-putting-them-on-lo#post-1153453 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 15:28:43 +0000 Mrsbells 1153453@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sunny: I dont wash coats or formal dresses first but I wash everything else, especially underwear </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-always-wash-new-clothes-before-putting-them-on-lo#post-1153366 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 14:53:00 +0000 banana 1153366@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wahine08: It's true! (about the dust and chemicals). My cousin told me that they will spray chemicals (depending on the fabric) to keep moths and other bugs away. And they will also spray chemicals to keep clothes from wrinkling. I don't know what the chemicals are exactly or which ones they use for what purpose. But he just told me to make sure to wash everything before wearing, especially for kids. I don't always wash MY clothes though, especially things like formal dresses and such. But I will always wash kid's clothes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-always-wash-new-clothes-before-putting-them-on-lo#post-1153357 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 14:50:29 +0000 MsLipGloss 1153357@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Almost always, with the exception of a dress or two (the dresses were steamed, but not washed). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-always-wash-new-clothes-before-putting-them-on-lo#post-1153339 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 14:42:12 +0000 shopaholic 1153339@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Almost always. I have just put brand new dresses on her for professional photos because I didn't know which one I'd dress her in and didn't want to deal with ironing. But she only wears them for like 20 min. max. and then they get washed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-always-wash-new-clothes-before-putting-them-on-lo#post-1153333 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 14:39:29 +0000 mrbee 1153333@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We didn't wash a new outfit the other day, and our oldest broke out in a huge rash on his neck!! We took him to the school nurse who diagnosed the skin irritation... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-always-wash-new-clothes-before-putting-them-on-lo#post-1153281 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 14:14:50 +0000 wahine08 1153281@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always wash all new clothes, no matter what they are. Like a previous poster said above- these clothes sit in boxes in dusty dirty warehouses and get loaded on piles on the ground and have tons of chemicals around them to keep them "preserved." New clothes always feel grimy to me and have a weird smell.</p> <p>BUT, I've been told this is insane and I'm a little over the top about it haha. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-always-wash-new-clothes-before-putting-them-on-lo#post-1153238 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 13:53:17 +0000 lamariniere 1153238@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always wash everything (except maybe socks?). I know I have super sensitive skin and often end up with a rash if I don't wash my own new clothes. I don't want to take the risk with DS. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-always-wash-new-clothes-before-putting-them-on-lo#post-1153099 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 13:11:39 +0000 Kimberlybee 1153099@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wash everything before I wear it especially for baby. I saw a clip on 20/20 a long time ago that was an eye opener. They tested clothes that had been tried on and found remnants of poop, germs, and even yeast infections. I still try on clothes before I buy them of course but wash it before I wear it. I think once in a while in an emergency situation we'll be okay but I just prefer washing everything first. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-always-wash-new-clothes-before-putting-them-on-lo#post-1153097 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 13:11:16 +0000 LuLu Mom 1153097@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Almost always...however I did the same thing for pictures. Her dress fit her perfect and I didn't want it to get weird with washing so I didn't. She survived :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-always-wash-new-clothes-before-putting-them-on-lo#post-1153086 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 13:09:43 +0000 sunny 1153086@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For those of you who wash your new clothes before wearing, does that include coats and dresses too? Just curious! I only wash underwear that is new. I just wear everything else unless it looks a bit shopworn. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-always-wash-new-clothes-before-putting-them-on-lo#post-1153049 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 13:02:35 +0000 Ash 1153049@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lawbee11: that was gonna be my rec... Wash and hang to dry :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-always-wash-new-clothes-before-putting-them-on-lo#post-1153041 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 13:00:51 +0000 dolphin 1153041@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, I always wash before wear. For her nicer stuff I hang dry. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-always-wash-new-clothes-before-putting-them-on-lo#post-1153024 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 12:57:08 +0000 sooz 1153024@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep, always. I do it for my clothes, too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-always-wash-new-clothes-before-putting-them-on-lo#post-1153010 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 12:54:38 +0000 Mrsbells 1153010@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes absolutely. I ALWAYS wash new clothes for LO. Those clothes have been through a lot before they get to you so definitley do wash them first, even adult clothing </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-always-wash-new-clothes-before-putting-them-on-lo#post-1153003 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 12:53:40 +0000 chopsuey 1153003@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always wash and dry on low. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-always-wash-new-clothes-before-putting-them-on-lo#post-1152903 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 12:22:06 +0000 mrsjyw 1152903@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Always!! Our clothes too, I heard on the radio way back that clothing is one of the dirtiest items that you can buy and use w/o washing first! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-always-wash-new-clothes-before-putting-them-on-lo#post-1152901 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 12:20:51 +0000 Alivoo01 1152901@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a similar situation a couple weeks ago. We were taking DS to a pumpkin patch and I recalled a cute Halloween colored scheme outfit he had that I wanted him to wear (orange and cream striped onesie with brown pants and an orange vest). I didn't wash it and put it on him and to the pumpkin patch we went. Thankfully, he didn't have an allergic reaction!</p> <p>I normally wash his clothes before wearing though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-always-wash-new-clothes-before-putting-them-on-lo#post-1152837 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 11:58:22 +0000 banana 1152837@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always wash all of her clothes. My cousin owns a textile manufacturing plant and said that there are tons of chemicals involved when manufacturing clothes. Both of my kids have sensitive skin so we wash everything before they wear it. If you child doesn't have sensitive skin, you're probably ok! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-always-wash-new-clothes-before-putting-them-on-lo#post-1152829 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 11:55:47 +0000 lawbee11 1152829@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrskc: ooh I didn't know about the chemicals! Ok I think I'll wash and hang to dry. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-always-wash-new-clothes-before-putting-them-on-lo#post-1152819 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 11:51:43 +0000 MrsF 1152819@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually do, but not always. I wouldn't worry about it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-always-wash-new-clothes-before-putting-them-on-lo#post-1152818 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 11:50:48 +0000 littlek 1152818@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always wash LOs clothes before he wears them. He has uber sensitive skin though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-always-wash-new-clothes-before-putting-them-on-lo#post-1152786 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 11:41:22 +0000 Smurfette 1152786@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Always </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-always-wash-new-clothes-before-putting-them-on-lo#post-1152779 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 11:38:32 +0000 autumnlove 1152779@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Always! </p>