| Shopping for baby clothes is one of the many | | | | rather costly. Also, instead of using fabric softener to |
| highlights of expecting a new baby. With so many | | | | soften the clothes, try using ½ cup white vinegar. |
| adorable fashions for baby available in the market | | | | Vinegar is a natural fabric softener and will also help |
| today, it's easy to have an overflowing closet before | | | | remove any residual detergent that might be on the |
| she is even born. Inevitably, your precious little one will | | | | clothes. |
| be sure to spit up all over your favorite as you're | | | | Stain Removal: |
| racing out the door for a play date. Have no fear, | | | | Now that you have the basics covered, we can move |
| follow these tips to ensure your baby's outfit will live | | | | on to actual stain removal. For the best results, you |
| another day. | | | | need to make sure you pre-treat the stain before |
| Fabric: | | | | washing. If you skip this step, the stain will more than |
| As you shop for baby's necessities such as infant | | | | likely become permanent. Baby stains such as milk |
| bodysuits, lap tees, and sleep suits, be sure to read the | | | | spit-up are considered protein based stains. To treat |
| fabric labels. The best fabrics for baby are breathable, | | | | the protein portion of the stain, you must first |
| all natural fibers such as cotton. Cotton fabrics are also | | | | breakthrough the fatty acids with surfactants that are |
| easy care and when washed properly, have a long | | | | commonly found in stain remover pre-treat sprays. Let |
| wear life. Effective stain removal will depend on how | | | | that soak a couple minutes to allow the fatty acids to |
| resilient the fabric is and the range of temperatures it | | | | release the protein portion of the stain. You can then |
| can be exposed to without damage. Cotton is one of | | | | apply a stain remover that is oxygen based to |
| the best fabrics for stain removal and highly | | | | remove the protein stain. Allow that to set a couple |
| recommended. The best way to preserve your baby's | | | | minutes as well. Once that is completed, you can then |
| stain friendly cotton clothing is to limit over drying in the | | | | wash the clothes as you would normally. Be sure to |
| dryer. Try to remove the clothes when they are still | | | | check the stain once the wash cycle is completed. If |
| slightly damp and let them air dry. | | | | the stain is still noticeable, repeat the above steps. If |
| Detergent: | | | | not, continue to the final step of drying the clothes. |
| There are several laundry detergents available today | | | | You now have the secret to keeping those nasty |
| that are designed specifically for baby's sensitive skin. | | | | spit-up stains under control. Following these steps will |
| They are free of dyes and perfumes that can | | | | ensure your baby clothes look as fresh and new as |
| possibly cause rashes on baby's skin. Also, it is best to | | | | the day you bought them. Now, if we could only figure |
| wash baby clothing separate from the rest of the | | | | out how to keep baby from growing out their clothes |
| family. While it is possible to wash your entire family's | | | | so fast! |
| laundry in the same special detergent, it can become | | | | |