
Does your baby need their own laundry detergent?
My answer may surprise you: No… But you probably need to change the detergent that you use. Unless you are allergic to your baby (seriously, it’s happened before) then chances are that your baby will spend much of his time sitting against your clothes. Whether riding around in his baby carrier or just getting some good ol’ cuddle time on the couch, your baby is going to come into contact with your clothes. And often. This is why when parents tell me they do two separate loads of washing with different detergents (one for their baby’s clothes and one for their own) it makes absolutely no sense to me. Your baby is going to come into contact with the detergent you use whether you like it or not. And if the detergent you are using on your clothes contains harmful ingredients then your baby is going to experience it as if he is wearing it. While I agree that you should separate whites from colors, there is no real need to do an “adult wash” and a “baby wash”. I mean, as a parent with a baby in the house do you really need more work to do? I mean… you could train your baby to do their own washing…
What makes a good laundry detergent for babies?
For the majority of parents, for a laundry detergent to be right for their baby it has to tick the following three boxes:1. Gentle on your babies skin

2. Natural and safe

3. Remove stains

4. Cloth diaper safe

The best laundry detergents for babies (and you)
Here are the best detergents for babies and families that I have found to have no harmful chemicals and really get the job done when it comes to getting stains and smells out of your clothes.Charlies Soap Laundry Powder
Charlie’s Soap Laundry Powder (100 Loads, 1 Pack) Hypoallergenic...
- ECO-FRIENDLY CLEANING POWER: Concentrated Laundry Liquid works on all your laundry, from high-tech fabrics to delicates,...
- HYPOALLERGENIC: Non-toxic washing soda and powerful, natural ingredients work together to rinse fabrics completely and...
- CLOTH DIAPER FRIENDLY: This detergent is safe to use on baby fabrics, effectively deep cleaning cloth diapers and other...
Charlie’s soap laundry power ingredients
NATURAL MINERAL INGREDIENTS: Sodium carbonate, sodium metasilicate (rinse aid formed by heating a mixture of sand and sodium carbonate). BIODEGRADABLE INGREDIENTS: “C12-15, Pareth-2” (vegetable and mineral sourced surfactants)Biokleen Laundry Liquid Free & Clear
Biokleen Laundry Detergent Liquid, Concentrated, Eco-Friendly,...
- Cleans tough stains and odors and leaves no residue or harsh scent
- 64 ounce bottle is truly 3x concentrated and equal to 128 HE Loads/64 Standard Loads
- Eco-Friendly, Non-Toxic, Plant-Based, No Artificial Fragrance, Colors or Preservatives
Biokleen laundry liquid ingredients
Water (filtered), Laureth 7 (plant based surfactant), Cocamidopropyl Betaine (plant based surfactant), Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (plant based surfactant), Lauramine Oxide (plant based surfactant), Glycerin (vegetable), Sodium Chloride, Sodium Carboxymethyl Inulin (plant based chelant), Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract, C10-16 Alcohols (plant based)Planet 2X Ultra Laundry Detergent
Planet 2x HE Ultra Laundry Liquid Detergent, 32-Loads, 50-Ounces...
- Works in both standard and high-efficiency (HE) washers
- Hypoallergenic - suitable for people with chemical sensitivities and babies
- Free & Clear formula - no added fragrances, dyes or synthetic preservatives
Planet 2x ultra laundry ingredients
Water (carrier). Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Lauramine Oxide (plant-based cleaning agents). Sodium Chloride (mineral viscosity adjuster). Sodium Bicarbonate (mineral alkalinity adjuster). C10-16 Pareth-1, Sodium Sulfate (incidental ingredients).Eco-Me Laundry Detergent
Eco-Me Laundry Natural Detergent, Organic Concentrated Liquid...
- Ideal for people with sensitive skin who don't want to sacrifice fresh smelling clothes, this detergent has no synthetic...
- Natural plant essential oils with antibacterial properties are gentle on skin but tough on dirt
- Free from phosphates, chlorine, formaldehyde, sulfates, dyes or parabens making this the best detergent for households...
Eco-me laundry ingredients
Water, coco glucoside (vegetable-derived soap), decyl glucoside (coconut-derived soap), caprylyl capryl glucoside (plant-derived solubilizer), xanthan gum, natural plant essential oils, potassium sorbate (food-grade preservative), leuconostoc (radish root antimicrobial), glyceryl caprylate caprate (vegetable-derived thickener.Zum Clean Laundry Soap
Zum, Laundry Liquid Clean Sweet Orange, 64 Fl Oz
- You will receive (1) Zum Clean Laundry Soap Sweet Orange, 64 fl oz.
- Each bottle cleans 64 loads of laundry
- Low-sudsing, highly concentrated, and perfect for high-efficiency machines
Zum clean laundry soap ingredients
Sodium cocoate (saponifed 100% coconut oil), sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), essential oils and glycerin (vegetable).Method Concentrated Laundry Detergent – Free & Clear
Method Concentrated Laundry Detergent, Free + Clear, 53.5 Fl Oz (Pack...
- Contains (4) 53.5 ounce bottles of concentrated, high efficiency laundry detergent
- Naturally derived, concentrated laundry soap.
- Keeps colors bright and whites white.
Method 8x laundry detergent ingredients
Coco/Soy Methyl Ester + Sulfonate/Ethoxylate (Plant or Mineral Origin), Lauryl + Oleoyl Alcohol Ethoxylates (Plant or Mineral Origin), Glycerin (Plant or Mineral Origin), Sodium Alkane Sulfonate, PEG 300 Monooctyl Ether (Plant or Mineral Origin), Decyl Glucoside (Plant or Mineral Origin), Ethyl Levulinate Glycerol Ketal (Plant or Mineral Origin), Carboxymethylinulin (Plant or Mineral Origin), Mipa-Lactate (Plant or Mineral Origin), Bio-1,3-Propanediol (Plant or Mineral Origin), Cellulase (Plant or Mineral Origin), Protease (Plant or Mineral Origin), Amylase (Plant or Mineral Origin), Mannanase (Plant or Mineral Origin), Lipase (Plant or Mineral Origin), Ethanol, Purified Water, Carboxylate Polymer, Distyrylbiphenolsulfonate.Grab Green Natural 3-in-1 Laundry Detergent Pods
Grab Green Natural 3 in 1 Laundry Detergent Pods, Free &...
- Contains 1 - 60-load pouch of Grab Green Natural 3 in 1 Laundry Detergent Pods, Fragrance Free, Free & Clear of ALL...
- CONVENIENT, EASY TO USE VELCRO CLOSURE: No more hassling with frustrating zip closures.
- 3 in 1 SAVES YOU TIME & MONEY— WITHOUT harsh chemicals: A superior detergent, remarkable stain remover & beautiful...
Grab green detergent pod ingredients
Sodium carbonate, sodium carbonate peroxide, sodium citrate, sodium silicate, c10-16 alkyl benzenesulfonic acid sodium salt, hydrated silica, c9-11 pareth – 6, c10-16 pareth-1, subtilsin enzyme blend, amylase enzyme blend, sodium sulfate, polyvinyl alcohol, diamyl sodium sulfosuccinate.What about Dreft and other baby detergents?
Now you may have noticed that this top 7 list does not include many of the big named “baby safe” brands that are commonly advertised. I tried to keep the list as natural as possible and these products are simply not up to scratch. Let’s take a closer look at the more popular of these baby laundry detergents and find out exactly why they didn’t make the cut.Dreft Baby Liquid Detergent
Dreft Liquid Laundry Detergent, 50 oz, 32 loads (Pack of 2)
- No. 1 choice of pediatricians
- Specially formulated for newborn babies
- Hypoallergenic
Babyganics 3X Baby Laundry Detergent
Babyganics Liquid Baby Laundry Detergent, Fragrance Free, 3X...
- Formulated without: optical brighteners, 1,4 dioxane, chlorine, phthalates, phosphates, sulfates, fragrances or dyes
- Formulated with: Plant derived ingredients
- Triple concentrated detergent, HE compatible
Seventh Generation Baby
Seventh Generation Concentrated Baby Laundry Detergent, Fresh Scent,...
- Seventh Generation Baby Concentrated Natural Laundry Detergent fights tough baby stains like milk, fruit purees, and...
- Baby detergent free of synthetic fragrances, dyes, and artificial brighteners
- EPA Safer Choice Certified Product designed with safety in mind, our laundry detergent uses safer chemical ingredients,...
Conclusion on baby detergents

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