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post 08/04/2012, 10:42 AM
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For my other 2 I used Lux flakes but just wondering whether there's something else people would recommend. Both my other 2 were sensitive to powders so I always use liquids now. I'd prefer not to have to do separate loads for baby.

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post 08/04/2012, 10:44 AM
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I never used anything different to the powder we normally used, so never had to do separate loads.

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post 08/04/2012, 10:56 AM
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Use your normal stuff and if you're worried, use half the amount and add white vinegar to the rinse cycle to get rid of any residue.
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post 08/04/2012, 11:01 AM
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We used 'Purity' and it seemed pretty good. Fine for all clothes.
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post 08/04/2012, 11:04 AM
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Use what you use for the rest of the family, it's unlikely they'll react to something the rest of you don't react to.

And it's not that hard to duck down to the shop to buy a different brand if they do react, unless you live in the middle of nowhere of course!
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post 08/04/2012, 11:22 AM
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we are all a little sensitive here anyway (more DS than anyone), so we use earth liquid anyway, and no fabric softener. I did keep an eye out just in case.

We buy it in large 4L bottles with a tap at the end. We also use sard wonder soap to remove stains etc, and a 1/2 "serve" of napisan in with whites.
During winter (and when people are sick), we use dettol or other anti bac wash too.
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post 08/04/2012, 12:08 PM
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I used Amolin for my older kids, but I can't see it at the shops now?
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post 08/04/2012, 08:16 PM
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I use Omo sensitive powder (no fabric softener) for just about all my baby's clothes.
And Martha Gardener's Eucalyptus wool wash for merino and knitted wool items.
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