Baby liquid detergent. How to wash baby clothes for newborns - hypoallergenic products

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The best gel or washing powder for newborns. How to wash things for a newborn? Which washing powder or gel is safer for newborns. Comparison table of gels and powders with a safe composition without phosphates. We choose the best gel for washing children's things with me.

How to choose the right detergent for children's clothes can be read here How to choose a detergent for children's clothes ".

For the lazy

We look at the composition, it should not contain at all or at least: anionic surfactants, phosphates, phosphonates, zeolites, optical brighteners and chlorine!

Below is a table with some popular laundry detergents for children's clothes. I draw your attention to the fact that the relevant at the time of writing. Before buying, just in case, look at the back of the package and read the composition!

Some powders or gels with a non-standard composition should be added directly to the drum when washing. This is especially true for soap-based gels and powders.

If you did not find safe products in the stores in your city, you can order them through the ozon website or any other online store.

"BabyLine" gel	Ingredients: deionized purified water, natural surfactants not more than 10%, cotton extract not more than 2%, skin care additives. Manufacturer: Israel
Pigeon "Act'z"gel	Ingredients: water, LAE7, LAS, ASCO 28, entran, edenor C1298, EG, DEA, NaOi - boric acid, tronat M400, savinase 16L, natural extracts. PH 9.20-9.70 Composition according to INCI: water, ( Anionic surfactants 5% or more but less than 15%), alkyl benzene sulfonate, diethanol amine, lauric acid, myristic acid, sodium hydroxide, citron extract Manufacturer: South Korea
"Our mother" powder	Ingredients: enzymes< 5 %, перкарбонат натрия, функциональные полимеры, цитрат натрия, биоразлагаемые неионогенные тензиды >5% but< 15 % , карбонат натрия;натрия сульфат >15% but< 30 %. Manufacturer: Russia
"Frosh concentrated"powder	Ingredients: 15-30% zeolites, 5-15% non-ionic surfactants, soap, enzymes, fragrances (limonene, linalool), Aloe Vera extract, darkening inhibitor (CMC), paint transfer inhibitor (PVP), cosmetic dyes.
"Garden"powder	Compound:<5% лимонная кислота, >=30% natural soap (salts of fatty acids), >=60% soda
"Nanny"powder	Compound:< 5 % - энзимы, перкарбонат натрия, функциональные полимеры, цитрат натрия, больше или равно >5% but< 15 % - биоразлагаемые неионогенные тензиды, карбонат натрия; >(greater than or equal to) 15%, but< 30 % - натрия сульфат. Заявление производителя: Продукт НЕ содержит фосфатов, анионных и катионных ПАВ, цеолитов, силикатов, красителей и других токсических веществ. Новый состав!
"Babyline" powder	Ingredients: soap, less than 5% ionic surfactants, phosphonates, polycarboxylates, 5 to 15% anionic surfactant, oxygen stain remover, low temperature washing activator, anti-scale agents.
"Eared nannies" powder	Compound: Sulfates (15-30% ), phosphates (15-30%! ), oxygen bleaches (5-15%), anionic surfactants (5-15% ), carbonates (5-15%), silicates (5-15% ), nonionic surfactants (<5%), пеногаситель (<5%), энзимы, optical brighteners, perfume.
"Tide baby" powder	Compound: 15-30% phosphates, 5-15% anionic surfactants, oxygen bleach,<5% ЭДТА, неионогенные ПАВ, поликарбоксилаты. Optical brighteners, enzymes, fragrance, chamomile extract.

Today my choice is gelBabyline. I've been using it for over a year now and I'm very satisfied.
Pros:
+ availability in stores, in Samara it is sold in the Children's World and the Karusel supermarket;
+ washes well;
+ has a slight pleasant smell (for those who cannot stand the smell of the powder at all);
+ The child has never had an allergy, although the skin is sensitive.
+ I manage to use it very economically, one large bottle for 3-4 months.

Gel for washing baby clothes occupies a leading position in the list of washing products chosen by parents for the care of their beloved babies. It is this consistency that provides a number of advantages, which we will discuss in this article.

How to wash baby clothes?

From the variety of beautiful packaging on store shelves, eyes widen, there is nowhere to go from mass advertising, and the advice of friends is a completely separate conversation. What is the means to wash children's clothes so that they are clean, do not lose their shape and color, and most importantly, are safe for babies?

Soap

Many housewives believe that laundry soap is an environmentally friendly and harmless laundry detergent. Therefore, it is often used to clean baby clothes.

We hasten to warn you that this opinion is erroneous, because such a product has a high acidity, which harms the delicate skin of the baby. Soap is clogged in the space between the fibers of the fabric, it is poorly rinsed out. As a result, air almost does not penetrate through the fabric, the skin becomes drier, itching and irritation may appear.

Another laundry detergent option is baby soap. But it is ineffective for removing serious stains, which are so rich in children's clothing. Therefore, even if this remedy is safe, it is not in great demand among parents. But in any case, it will come in handy for the baby, so use our rating to choose.

Soap nuts

In Asian and American countries, soap nuts are actively used for washing children's and adult clothes from various fabrics. They are effective enough to remove dirt, do not spoil the fibers of matter, do not wash out the color of the product. Things after washing have no smell, become soft.

This tool is absolutely safe, so the mothers of our country began to diligently look for them in pharmacies and stores.

Important! Regarding consumption, a half kilogram of soap tree fruit is designed for approximately 80 washes.

Using them is quite simple:

A few nuts are thrown directly into the drum of the washing machine. In cooperation with warm water, they begin to release a soapy solution.
If the fabrics need to be washed in cold water, then the fruits are poured with boiling water in advance, after which the water is decanted and used as a washing agent in the machine.

soap root

Another ecological laundry detergent is the soapwort plant. You can buy it at a pharmacy. To prepare a soap solution for washing:

Pour 100 g of root with a liter of boiling water.
During the day defend the infusion.

After - use for its intended purpose.

Important! Best of all, this tool is suitable for things made of woolen fabric.

Powders and gels for washing baby clothes - composition

Powder is the more common form of household laundry detergent. Washing gels for children's and adult clothes appeared on the shelves of our stores relatively recently, therefore they cause less confidence among housewives.

Why do so many popular household chemicals often lead to irreparable health problems? Because, regardless of the form of release of the product for sale, they can contain a large number of harmful components.

Danger of surfactants

Almost any laundry detergent contains a certain percentage of surfactants. They are added to the product for better washing. It is these components that destroy the connection between the spot and matter.

Important! Surfactants significantly reduce the surface tension of water, making it easier to remove contaminants. There are two types: anionic and nonionic.

The danger of these substances has been proven through constant research and experience. They, penetrating the body through the skin, destroy the protective shell of living cells and have a detrimental effect on them.

Most often, for the manufacture of detergents, anionic surfactants are used, which are the most aggressive. Therefore, when choosing a washing agent for children's clothes, take the trouble to look for one that contains non-ionic surfactants.

Important! The concentration of surfactants in children's detergents should not exceed 15%.

Visual check for the presence of surfactants in powder or gel

Pay attention to the amount of foam during washing. If its amount is abundant, then the detergent contains a large percentage of surfactants. Such a remedy is dangerous to the health of your child.

Phosphates

These components of household washing chemicals cause dermatitis in children and adults. Also they:

negatively affect the human immune system;
cause diseases of varying complexity in such organs as the kidneys and liver;
cause metabolic problems.

Important! They are added to powders and other types of detergents, including gels for washing baby clothes, to reduce water hardness.

On some packages you can find the names phosphonates and phosphorites. These are less aggressive modifications of phosphates, which, however, under certain conditions can turn into phosphates. Therefore, these components are also undesirable in the composition of children's washing powders and gels.

Important! A worthy substitute for phosphates is sesquicarbonate, which is the safest raw material for washing chemicals.

Perfumes, bleaches and dyes

To give things a pleasant aroma after washing, fragrances are added to the products. In order for the powder or gel for washing baby clothes to have a more beautiful appearance, a dye is used in its manufacture. And in order for the washed things to have excellent whiteness and retain their original colors, optical or oxygen brighteners are added to its composition.

Important! Gel for washing baby clothes should not have a pungent odor, which is felt even through a sealed package. Powders and gels without fragrances are considered the best option.

As a bleach, some manufacturers add chlorine to their products. It is very dangerous for health, especially for the child's body. Optical brighteners are not much better than chlorine. They stay on clothes even after washing.

Important! The best option for the bleaching component is oxygen bleach, which should be part of the laundry detergent for baby clothes.

Baby washing gel or powder?

What form of detergent to choose for washing baby clothes? Baby washing gel or liquid detergent is better suited for these purposes. They have several advantages over powders:

Wash fabrics more gently.
They do not dust like powders, because it is this action that often causes an allergic reaction even in adults.
Convenient and easy to dose, providing an economical consumption of funds.
More convenient in storage: do not crumble and are not affected by moisture.
More quickly and completely dissolve in water.
Rinse out easily.
Convenient for direct application to the stain.
Universal regarding the type of fabric.

Baby washing gel - how to choose?

Now children's washing gel is no longer as surprising as, for example, ten years ago. Moreover, the choice of manufacturer and brands has expanded greatly. It is difficult for people to choose among a large assortment of safe and high-quality goods. How to determine which detergent is better and safer for washing children's clothes?

Packaging and labeling

The first thing the buyer pays attention to is the packaging of the goods. That is why manufacturers of household chemicals constantly pay great attention to the design of their packaging, containers, give them an original enticing shape and unusual colors. All solely for the purpose of attracting the attention of a potential consumer.

You should not choose a gel for washing baby clothes by the external beauty of the bottle - this is the main rule that you need to remember and what to follow. Additionally, pay attention to the following recommendations:

The presence of instructions and clear recommendations in it for the use of the product. The full composition of the product, storage conditions and expiration date must be indicated in an understandable form, clearly, in the language of your country. There should also be information such as the coordinates of manufacturers or their representative offices in our country.
Gels for washing baby clothes are available either in transparent or opaque plastic bottles of different sizes, or in replaceable plastic bags. The first type of packaging usually has a handle for easy carrying. A packet of gel is always cheaper and is purchased if you already have a bottle in which it can be poured for airtight storage.
The cap on the bottle acts as a dispenser in most of them. In this case, the instructions indicate the doses not only in milliliters, but also in caps. Most manufacturers make the cap double - with an internal drain. Due to this, when the bottle is twisted, the remaining gel flows inside, and does not spread along the outer walls of the bottle.

Liquid detergent test for baby clothes

After testing the most popular and affordable baby washing gels for most consumers, the following results were made public.

Important! Brands tested:
Burty Baby (1.5 l);
Dallі med (1.5 l);
Luxus professional - liquid laundry detergent for baby clothes (1 l);
Domal Baby fashion (1.5 l).

External indicators:

All products are packaged in a bottle with an opaque plastic handle.
The cap, in addition to its direct purpose, also serves as a measuring cup in all samples.
On the labels, the dosage of the gels is indicated not only in milliliters, but also in caps.
The most clear and understandable information is given on the packaging of Domal, which shows the number of caps required for washing. On the rest of the products, the information is presented in such a way that some mathematical operations should be carried out to obtain the number of caps with gel needed for washing.
It is also worth noting that in all samples undergoing testing, the cap is made double.
For the most complete security information, see the Domal tool. There are no safety precautions on the packaging of Burti, which is a drawback of this gel.

Compound:

Domal, Burti and Dalli laundry detergents contain anionic and nonionic surfactants.
All tested gels do not contain dyes, which is very important for children's detergents.
Enzymes are absent in Dalli and Luxus gels - these are components that are responsible for removing specific stains from the fabric, such as blood, grass, fats, milk. Enzymes are absolutely not suitable for washing delicate fabrics - silk and wool. However, there is no such indication on the Burti packaging, and on the Domal label it is indicated that absolutely any fabric can be washed.

Dosage:

Manufacturers Luxus, Dalli and Domal claim that their product is a concentrated product. But comparing the dosages of all tested samples, it turned out that unconcentrated Burti gel should be used less than some other concentrated products.

Dosage of gels for washing heavily soiled laundry in water with a high level of hardness

Dally: 113 ml.
Burti: 125 ml.
Domal: 148 ml.
Luxus: 200 ml.

Economy

Parents never save money on their children. But when choosing a gel for washing baby clothes, it would be nice to know which one requires less consumption. The price of each sample may differ in different stores. The calculation was made according to the maximum consumption of the gel.

The cost of samples by rating from the cheapest to the most expensive:

Luxus professional Liquid laundry detergent for baby clothes (1 l).
Burti Baby (1.5 l).
Domal Baby fashion (1.5 l).
Dalli med (1.5 l).

The cost of one wash in hard water, taking into account consumption:

Burty.
Luxus.
Dally.
Domal.

Best before date

The longest shelf life for Burti gel is 60 months. Other children's washing gels are good for 3 years from the date of production.

Important! All manufacturers, except Dalli, indicated the presence of preservatives in the composition. These components prolong the life of the product, preventing the formation of pathogenic microflora. But, as you can see, the shelf life of Dalli is the same as other gels with preservatives, from which we can conclude that the composition is not fully indicated.

Practical qualities

According to the results of washings, it turned out that all products are suitable for lightly soiled things, since not a single washing gel for washing children's clothes has completely washed out more difficult stains.

Important! The products, in the course of testing, had to cope with such stains on various types of fabric, such as: grass, tea, fruit baby food, blood, ketchup, cherry juice, chocolate, vegetable oil and felt-tip pen. Nothing really worked on the tea stain.

Test Conclusions

Summing up the results of all testing, taking into account the cost-effectiveness of laundry detergents for children's clothes, Burti Baby was recognized as the best children's washing gel. It tackled more stains than the competition, and the cost per wash is the lowest.

Sort whites and colors and wash them separately.

The best mode for washing children's clothes in a washing machine is to wash cotton fabrics.

Detergent for washing baby clothes in the first place should be safe. Look for phosphate-free gels labeled "hypoallergenic." Use products that are based on soapy water.

The water temperature depends on the type of clothes you are washing. Diapers and bed linen can be washed at temperatures over 90 degrees. This mode will kill germs and replace boiling. Wash baby clothes at more gentle water temperatures - from 40 degrees.

Be sure to use additional rinse cycles - this will allow you to be more relaxed about the presence of detergent residue in the fibers of the fabric.

Important! It is desirable that the temperature of the water for rinsing be at least 50 degrees..

Try to wash children's things at a time when the child is not at home.
Do not use conditioners when rinsing baby clothes. They may also contain harmful substances in their composition. Protect children from additional risk.
Things of newborns must undergo heat treatment. Therefore, after washing and drying, they should be ironed on both sides.
All new children's things, regardless of the age of the child, must be washed before the first wear, because you do not know how many children tried them on and which hands touched them.
It is recommended not to wear clean and ironed items for 3 days. The concentration of harmful substances on the tissues, if any, decreases during this time.

Experts recommend using only special products for washing baby clothes. But often even the presence of the “Recommended for washing baby clothes” label cannot guarantee the complete safety of the product. Therefore, in order to choose the best laundry detergent for washing baby clothes, you should understand what selection criteria exist.

Newly made dads and moms are especially anxious and even anxious about cleanliness. Experts warn that you should not bring this process to fanaticism, but it is simply necessary to follow some rules. In this matter, you should pay attention not only to what kind of powder to wash baby clothes, but also to other equally factors:

Wash new clothes before wearing. So the dust will be washed off, things will become softer, and the risk of rubbing the delicate baby skin will disappear.
Before laying the laundry, it is better to turn the products inside out. In this way, it is possible to extend the life of a thing and protect it from mechanical stress.
Thorough rinsing will help reduce the risk of an allergic reaction. Therefore, in the machine, set the automatic program for additional rinsing.
Mom's things are also washed with the selected baby powder. This avoids the contact of the baby with the dangerous components of adult washing powders.
The child's clothes must be ironed using the steam function. This will provide extra softness and also kill germs.
To get rid of strong stains will help not only special detergents for washing children's things, but also laundry or children's soap. To do this, soak the clothes, lather the dirt, leave for 30-40 minutes. After that, wash in the usual way.
Rinses, bleaches and conditioners are not recommended for use on newborns and children under 1 year of age. This can provoke the development of allergies.

Today, manufacturers offer a huge selection of laundry detergents, but how to find the best laundry detergent. Consider the selection rules.

Main criteria for powder selection

Low-quality products can not only develop an allergic reaction in an infant, but also cause serious problems with the body. Dangerous chemistry causes the development of diseases of the liver, kidneys, and also causes problems with metabolism. Therefore, wise and loving parents, before going to the store, prefer to get acquainted with the main parameters that you should pay attention to when buying:

The presence of the marking "Hypoallergenic", "For children's underwear", "BIO", "ECO", "For sensitive skin". This means that hazardous chemical components are not used or are used to a minimum for production.
The prefix "BIO" and "ECO" is one of the key criteria today. It means that the powder or gel is made only from safe ingredients.
Price. Good quality goods cannot be cheap, especially from the ECO and BIO series.
No chlorine, optical brighteners, phosphates, phosphorites, phosphonates, zeolites, fragrances, anionic surfactants (A-surfactants), A-tensides, conditioning additives.
Smell. Children's washing powder should not have a pronounced smell. A light neutral odor is allowed.
Packing quality. It should always include information about the manufacturer, the composition of the product, precautions, as well as advice on dosing and use.
Washing efficiency at low temperatures. Not all things of the child can be washed in hot water, and it is necessary to remove stains. Therefore, when choosing the best tool, this fact must be taken into account.

The product may contain natural and non-ionic surfactants, natural plant components. They increase the effectiveness of the selected remedy, and also do not have a negative impact on the children's body.

The best washing powders for baby clothes

Among the huge variety of offers, users identify several brands that show the best results:

Sodasan. No harmful ingredients. It contains no phosphates, dyes, surfactants and fragrances. Economical expense. Removes tough stains after first use. It is popular in machine wash, but it has low foaming, which complicates hand washing.

eared babysitter. It has conflicting reviews, but, nevertheless, it is very popular with mothers of babies up to a year and older. Handles even tough stains. Can be washed at low temperatures. During hand washing, a fairly large amount of foam is formed. There is a slight odor. As part of surfactants 5-15%, as well as phosphates no more than 30%. According to reviews, the product does not rinse well. Frequent cases of the development of allergies in a child.

Glor Yes. Belongs to the category of ECO. Safe, as it does not contain bleaches, dyes, fragrances, phosphates, alkali. Powder with a high concentration, which allows it to be used very sparingly. The cost is above average. Tough soils may require repeated cleaning or washing.

amway baby. Safe product, which does not contain phosphates. High concentration ensures low consumption. Produced from the mineral trona and grain. Produced in the USA. It is hypoallergenic and can even be used to clean the clothes of babies with very sensitive skin.

our mother. Soap shavings product. Russian production. Without smell. Suitable for hand and machine wash. It foams well and does not dry out the skin of the hands during hand washing.

garden kids. Baby powder which contains silver ions. This provides additional disinfection of things. High price. The main element in the composition is also soap shavings. It is recommended to wash at a temperature above 60 degrees. Economic consumption.

stork. Another representative of Russian production, which refused to add phosphates. But this product contains optical brightener and aromatic additives. Affordable cost. You can easily buy it at any home improvement store.

In recent years, liquid detergents have replaced classic washing powders. Among them there is also a wide range of gels for washing baby clothes. Various manufacturers offer their own formulations and assure the safety of the product.

The most popular baby washing gels

Among the general advantages of washing gels, their accelerated action, as well as the ability to rinse out effectively, are distinguished. It has also been proven that gels have a more gentle effect on the elements of washing machines.

baby line. Available not only in powder form, but also in the form of a gel. The composition contains A-surfactants, but in an acceptable value up to 15%. Also in the composition of the product are phosphonates up to 5% and a fragrance. The tool is very popular due to its low consumption. The cost is average. Available in packages of various sizes. Effective against stains of natural origin.

babyspeci. Contains surfactants, enzymes and preservatives. The composition also contains chamomile extract for a positive effect on the baby's skin. Can be washed at low and high temperatures. Suitable for hand, machine wash. Chamomile also has a positive effect on the skin of the hands during hand washing.

garden kids. Russian production. Affordable cost. Gel for washing baby clothes copes well with vegetable, as well as other types of stains. Production is based on the use of plant components, herbal extracts. Based on a biodegradable formula. Effective at a washing temperature of 30-70 degrees.

I was born. Meets safety standards. Does not cause allergies. Users noted that the gel is well rinsed out. Low cost. Without phosphates, dyes and other aggressive components.

Thus, in order to find the best tool for cutting children's clothes, you will have to run and try a lot. Only by trial and error can you find a really high-quality and safe option. After using a new powder, you should always monitor the behavior of the child. This will allow you to notice the development of an allergic reaction in a timely manner.

Olga Nikitina

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The appearance of a baby in the house is always new chores and questions. How to feed, what to wear, how much to sleep and ... how to wash diapers? Stains on children's clothes are often difficult to remove, and aggressive chemicals are not recommended for washing in this case. Therefore, washing powders in the laundry cabinets of young parents are gradually replacing modern liquid detergents.

The advantages of gels over washing powder - we analyze the properties and composition

The Russian market offers a lot of products for washing children's clothes and diapers: the range is almost comparable to that of adults. But it is gels for washing baby clothes that are leading in sales today.

Why are liquid products preferable, and what is the reason for such interest of mothers in them?

So, the main advantages of washing gels, in comparison with powder detergents:

Convenient to dose. The powder is usually poured "by eye", and for the dosage of the gel, a bottle cap is used, which is not lost anywhere, being screwed to the container.
Convenient to store. The bottle closes tightly, nothing crumbles, does not dust, does not get wet and does not require additional packaging.
More thoroughly rinse out of laundry.
Dissolve faster. Washing powder dissolves much longer - and therefore, it begins to act on linen later.
More effective for short washes and cold water.
They are less aggressive contain less surfactants.
Effective on all types of fabrics.

Video: How to wash children's things? Choosing a safe powder / gel

Liquid detergents - what composition is acceptable in children's laundry detergents?

Typically, manufacturers "fold" the following components into powders and gels:

surfactants

No laundry detergent is usually complete without this component. The key task of surfactants is to remove contaminants from the fabric. The effectiveness of surfactants increases with the temperature of the water during washing.

In powders, the optimal concentration of surfactants is about 20%, in gels it can reach up to 50%. It is surfactants in laundry detergents that cause up to 80% of allergic manifestations on children's skin, so the optimal concentration of these substances in the product used should not exceed the permissible values - 7%, according to European standards.

It is important to note that surfactants can be:

Anionic (the most aggressive). They tend to settle in the body and gradually destroy the integrity of the cells, affecting the internal organs.
And non-inogenic. These substances are safe and practically harmless. Typically, laundry detergents with these surfactants lather poorly and have poorer washing performance. But spots - spots, but health is more important?
There are also tensides. If you saw exactly this word on the package, then you should know that in front of you are the same aggressive surfactants disguised by the manufacturer under a pleasant word.
Soap. The same surfactant, only of plant and animal origin. With a lot of advantages, soap still has the ability to form free alkali at the moment of dissolution in water, which further leads to dry skin and irritation. However, according to ECO criteria, soap is considered a clean product.

On a note:

For washing baby clothes, choose products that contain non-ionic substances or natural, environmentally friendly surfactants.
Visually, the concentration of surfactants is also determined by the foam: the more it is during washing, the more of this substance, the more dangerous the chosen detergent.

Phosphates

Their task is to soften water due to calcium / magnesium salts. The softer the water, the more effective the surfactants. In addition, phosphates play the role of a protective agent for the prevention of scale in washing machines.

Cons: Phosphates are harmful to the environment and to humans. In adult laundry detergents, phosphates can be replaced by environmentally friendly zeolites, but they are usually not used in children's products due to the fact that the fabric coarsens after products with zeolites.

As far as health is concerned, phosphates are dangerous for everyone, and the list of side effects from the constant use of products with these components is quite long.

Phosphorites and phosphonates are considered less aggressive, but they, under certain conditions, may well acquire the properties of phosphates. In addition, to rinse out phosphates (or their derivatives) from laundry, you will have to rinse it at least 10 times. For example, the "eared nannies" can contain up to 30% phosphates.

On a note:

Phosphates in children's washing gel should not be!
The safest substitutes for this component are sodium sesquicarbonate, zeolites (linen coarsens, the pipe clogs quickly, stains remain on the color) and silicates / carbonates.

Optical brighteners

No matter how sweetly manufacturers sing in our ears, these substances in children's laundry detergents are unacceptable! They do not rinse out when washed, they firmly settle on the tissues, which, upon contact with the skin, provide itching, allergies and other reactions.

Important:

By itself, optical brightener does not have the properties of a bleach. The effectiveness of the component is based on the "optical illusion" and fluorescent properties. That is, it is not the linen that becomes snow-white, but the emission of light occurs in the desired range of the spectrum.

Chlorine

All mothers are well acquainted with the characteristic chlorine "aroma". This substance is often included in the composition of funds due to its strong whitening effect.

Chlorine evaporates and negatively affects the body, first acting on the lungs.
The use of products with chlorine is unacceptable in unventilated areas.
When chlorine enters into a chemical reaction with dirt particles on the laundry being washed, toxic organic chemicals are formed.

Modern manufacturers are trying to replace chlorine with oxygen bleaches. However, we have already noted the harmfulness of the latter above.

Enzymes

The task of these additives is to enhance the washing of organic dirt:

Lipase fights fat stains.
Protease - with protein spots.
Cellulase - with the appearance of a gray tint on the tissues.
Amylase - with starchy spots.

The higher the price of the product, the more types of enzymes it contains.

Are enzymes safe? Yes. But only for humans. But the tissue from constant contact with enzymes quickly becomes unusable. However, if you can afford frequent wardrobe updates, then feel free to use gels with enzymes.

Enzyme efficiency drops at temperatures above 60 degrees.

fragrances

This component is just a disguise for the product and a simple publicity stunt. Naturally, there is no ocean freshness, spring flowers and alpine meadows in laundry detergents.

Moreover, the manufacturer does not consider it his duty to decipher this mysterious word "perfume". But under it powerful allergens can be hidden, such as components such as hexyl cinnamal or butylphenylmethylpropional, which are allergens.

Conclusion:

For baby clothes, products with fragrances are not recommended.
Dry your laundry outside - it will smell just as good. And when washing and storing, you can use natural essential oils.

Video: Safe laundry detergent for children's clothes

How to choose a gel for washing baby clothes among other products, what to look for?

Given that the baby's skin does not cope well with its protective functions (components of powders and gels freely penetrate the body and do their dirty work), the choice of laundry detergents should be based on a number of standard criteria.

First of all, we study the composition of the gel.

It MUST NOT HAVE:

Anionic surfactants (note - A-surfactants) and A-Tenzides.
conditioning additives.
Phosphates and their derivatives - phosphorites and phosphonates.
Perfume.
As well as chlorine and optical brighteners.

Memo to parents on choosing a baby gel:

Safe ingredients: non-ionic surfactants, natural surfactants, natural herbal supplements (oils, herbal extracts).
Give preference to eco-friendly products. Look for "Eco", "Hypoallergenic", "BIO" or "For sensitive baby skin" labels on the packaging. But still, read the ingredients carefully! Not all manufacturers are conscientious.
Consider the company's reputation, but don't trust "brands". The same children's Persil or Tide have a solid portion of toxic surfactants.
Remember that an eco-friendly product with biodegradable components cannot be cheap. You have to pay for security.
The agent should not have a strong odor.
Do not buy baby gels in the markets - only in large markets or pharmacies, where you can require a certificate for each product.
The package must contain all the information in full: composition, manufacturer and country, purpose and precautions, recommendations for dosage, storage conditions.
Check the tightness of the bottle and the expiration date of the product. In a transparent bottle, it is easier to see the quality of the gel. Remember that the shelf life of the gel is significantly less than that of powders.
You can save on safe baby products by buying large packages or doypacks. But a high price is not an indicator of quality! Again, read the ingredients.
There are many resources on the Internet today where you can check the properties of all components of household chemicals, their toxicity or safety. Choose a remedy at home so that you know exactly what you will buy. In addition, a huge amount of laundry detergents (and others) are now being "pitted" by independent research. Information is not difficult to find.

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10 best washing gels for baby clothes - an independent rating site according to mom reviews

This TOP of the best washing gels for baby clothes is based on moms' reviews and product safety and quality indicators.

So, how do Russian mothers wash children's things today?

babyline. Country: Israel. Price: about 500 rubles. Ingredients: purified water, natural surfactants - less than 10%, natural antibacterial components, cotton extract.
Advantages: suitable for washing things for newborns, washes well, does not leave yellowness, rinses out well, smells nice, economical.
. Country: Germany. Price: about 600 rubles.
The composition is not very environmentally friendly, but parents note the good quality of washing and the absence of allergies.
garden kids. Country Russia. Price: about 300 rubles.
Advantages: vegetable base and herbal extracts in the composition, used for washing clothes for babies, effective at 30-70 degrees, does not contain harmful components, based on a biodegradable formula.
Meine liebe. Country: Denmark. Price: about 350 rubles. Features: based on natural soap, suitable for washing clothes for babies, effective at 40-90 degrees, does not contain phosphates, chlorine and other harmful components.
One of the safest washing gels.
I was born. Country Russia. Price: about 450 rubles. Features: does not contain phosphates, dyes and aggressive fragrances, economical and efficient.
According to the examination of Roskontrolya, it complies with GOST and does not cause allergies, it is effective and rinses well.
Cotico. Country Russia. Price: about 250 rubles. Features: no surfactants and phosphates in the composition, suitable for washing baby clothes, hypoallergenic composition, biodegradable agent, effective washing at low temperatures.
stork. Country Russia. Price: about 150 rubles.
Features: suitable for washing baby clothes, contains herbal extracts and silver ions, does not contain bleaches, dyes and enzymes, is effective.
Synergistic. Country Russia. Price: 350 rubles. Ingredients: vegetable tensides, glucose-based tensides, natural extracts, citric acid. Features: effective at 20-60 degrees, safe, 100% rinsable, meets the requirements of SAN PIN.
Sodasan. Country: Germany. Price: about 800 rubles. Ingredients: herbal soap, alcohol, polyaspartate of natural origin, citric acid salt (approx. - citrates). A gel that can be safely put in the first place in the rating. Features: safe, economical, organic composition, effective at all temperatures, water hardness and when washing on short programs.
Country: Germany. Price: 300 rubles. Not too eco-friendly, but quite a decent gel composition.
Features: contains enzymes, does not contain chlorine and phosphates, rinses well, effective at 30-90 degrees.