One of the first things I remember doing for Wyatt, before he was even born, was washing all of his baby clothes to get ready for his arrival. I didn’t even know that babies needed their own detergent until someone gave me a bottle of Dreft at my baby shower. I remembered how sweet his clothes smelled after I washed them and packed our hospital bag to get ready for his arrival.
For over 75 years, Dreft has been the baby laundry detergent brand most recommended by pediatricians. Here is some more information from their site: As gentle as water on baby’s skin and specially formulated for the unique needs of baby items, parents have relied on Dreft to not only help prepare their baby’s essentials before baby’s arrival, but also to keep those items clean and safe for their little one once they’re brought home from the hospital.
Dreft was nice enough to send me over a sample of their liquid detergent to review. Since I have used this product with both my children, I already knew that I would be receiving a great product. As soon as I opened the bottle, I was reminded of the days when I was folding little nightgowns and snuggling my babies. Wyatt has always had sensitive skin, but he never had a reaction when I was using Dreft. And, even with all the poopie accidents and spit up, their clothes would always come out the washer clean and stain free. I now purchase Dreft for expectant mothers as shower gifts, so they to can learn the secret to keeping their babies clothes clean.
Dreft is available for purchase at all retail stores and comes in both a liquid and powder form. You can also purchase Dreft online at amazon.com.
Do you know an expectant mother that you would like to tell about Dreft? Well, you are in luck, because Dreft is offering one reader a chance to win a Dreft New Mom Baby gift basket which includes a Dreft product of winner’s choosing (powder, liquid or high-efficiency for HE washers), a cozy soft baby blanket, and a cuddly teddy bear (pictured below). For your chance to win, just follow the rules below.
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PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS REVIEW IS MY OPINION. THANK YOU TO NICKELODEON AND PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT FOR SUPPLYING THESE PRODUCTS FOR REVIEW AND GIVEAWAY.
Linda Kish says
Keep a bottle near your changing table, in your diaper bag and by other places to quickly pretreat everyday smaller spots and stains.
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Soha Molina says
learned: Pretreat stain with liquid or powder Dreft® before laundering.
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Reveille Patterson says
I learned that liquid Dreft is best on oily/greasy stains and that powdered Dreft is better on clay/mud. My daughter and I were just discussing Dreft the other day. We started buying some clothes and were discussing the need to launder them before putting them away.
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Jacquelyn Cannon says
I learned that I should make sure to wash everything that may touch my baby’s skin in Dreft® before he or she arrives.
The Knapps says
I learned that when using cloth diapers you should rinse them in cold water immediately after using.
Jennifer says
I learned For “on-the go” and “at home” spot/stain issues, place a small amount of liquid Dreft® in a small pretreater bottle or use the Dreft® Portable Pretreater Pen.
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Jamie P says
I learned not to use fabric softener because it may reduce flame resistance when used on children’s sleepwear or other garments labeled as flame resistant.
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Vee says
I learned that if stain has set, soak with color-safe bleach added to the Dreft solution for 30 minutes.
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Meredith says
If phantom stains appear after retrieving from storage, follow our tips for pretreating. is a great tip!
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tess says
i learned you should rinse cloth diapers in cold water after its use- hmmm- i thougth it was always hot water
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Katrina says
I learned that that liquid Dreft is best on oily and greasy stains which I had no idea!
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i learned that dreft removes diaper soils better than regular washing detergents.
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Christina says
Wash everything before it touches your babys skin before baby arrives
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