What to Look for in a Baby Detergent

Finding the right baby detergent for your little one

We can all agree, baby clothes are cute. However, things can get a little messy as they begin to host a range of stains from spit-up to formula to baby food. You’re going to need a reliable baby detergent that keeps Baby’s clothes cute and clean, and protects their delicate skin.

Detergent for newborns

When washing newborn clothes, you want a baby detergent that treats Baby’s clothes as gently as it treats Baby’s sensitive skin. Dreft’s Stage 1: Newborn detergent helps remove all of those classic newborn baby stains from spit-up to formula and everything in between while also giving you that baby-fresh scent.

When Baby becomes more active

As Baby continues to grow and get more active, they’ll start eating (and spilling) different foods and going on new adventures. You’re going to want a baby detergent that can remove all types of baby stains from baby food to grass, dirt and other mystery messes they find. Dreft Stage 2: Active Baby detergent was specially made for these exact stains, and if you’ve been using their Stage 1: Newborn detergent, this is the perfect follow-up.

Looking for an extra gentle option?

When choosing a baby detergent, you want to make sure both Baby’s clothes and skin are protected. Some factors that make a detergent extra gentle are: hypoallergenic, dye-free, fragrance-free and plant-based (not totally necessary but are usually less irritating than chemical-based detergents). Dreft Pure Gentleness is a great option that checks all the boxes. It’s hypoallergenic, made from 75% plant-based ingredients and is fragrance-free with no added dyes, chlorine, phosphates or brighteners.

More ways to stay extra fresh & clean

Get ahead of stains & messes

Stains and messes can happen anytime, anywhere so it’s always good to be prepared with a stain-remover to pre-treat stains. Dreft’s Laundry Stain Remover Spray works wonders on tough stains, but you’ll still want to give Baby’s clothes a good wash in the machine.

Dreft Stain Remover Spray

Add a boost of freshness

If you’re looking to prolong that “smells like a newborn baby” scent, you can add in a scent-booster to your load of baby laundry. Dreft Blissfuls In-Wash Scent Booster gives you more of that baby freshness you love.

Dreft Blissfuls Scent Booster