When I was pregnant with my now 3-year-old, I already knew that I would be very careful about the personal care products I use for her. This meant that for everything from baby soap and lotion to hair products, I would be choosing organic and natural alternatives that minimized her contact with toxic chemicals as much as possible. Even when washing her baby clothes, I knew I needed to choose laundry products carefully.
With my older daughter who is now 11, I used Dreft laundry detergent. I received several bottles at my baby shower and I loved it so much that I kept buying it. So I admit that I was a bit disappointed when I had Juliza that Dreft wouldn’t be an option, as I was trying to avoid traditional products.
The great news? Dreft finally has a product for parents like me who want more natural alternatives to the products we otherwise love.
Dreft purtouch is a new baby detergent that is 65% plant-based, hypoallergenic and made
with naturally-derived ingredients, designed specifically to be gentle on your baby’s delicate skin. It is free of dyes, chlorine, phosphates, ethanolamine and optical brighteners, and still designed to effectively remove up to 99% of baby stains. Even better, it is safe in septic tanks and the recyclable bottle is also made from 25% or more post-consumer recycled plastic.
I was excited when I was asked me to try Dreft purtouch, as I remember my great experience with the original product and couldn’t wait to see if this would compare.
The simple answer is that I love it.
I have to admit that I like my laundry detergent to smell good. I know it’s not necessarily for my clothes to get clean, but it is a psychological boost that makes using the product that much more enjoyable. Fragrance can literally make or break a product for me. Dreft purtouch has a fragrance that feels light and gentle — nothing too heavy or overpowering for you or your baby. And though the scent lingers after washing and drying, it is really subtle.
There’s also the matter of whether it did a good job of washing my daughter’s clothes. At 3 years old, she’s in the mess stage of toddlerhood. Eating a cup of yogurt means it will end up trailed down the front of her shirt, and learning to drink from a cup without a cover leads to sticky messes that force us to separate “play” clothes from the rest of her wardrobe. I was pleasantly surprised to see that a couple of stains that had been very visible were considerably lighter after washing with Dreft purtouch.
I wish I had gotten a “before” shot, but just know that the barely visible stain shown below was much more pronounced before washing — and it wasn’t a new stain either.
I also appreciated that my daughter’s clothes came out of the wash process noticeably softer than they did with our previous natural detergent. We never use liquid laundry detergent, and even with dryer sheets, her clothes would still feel a bit “rougher” than I would like. Dreft purtouch delivered touchable softness, especially helpful now that my little one is (finally) potty trained and wearing underwear that needs to be comfortable.
I am really pleased with this product, and I have every intention of continuing to use it throughout Juliza’s toddlerhood. I can feel confident that when she’s spinning and twirling in her beautiful clothes, that there is no residue that is harmful for her and her skin.
And I now know what to get for anyone I know who is having a baby.
I also wanted to share a video that had an impact on how I think about baby clothes. Dreft recently completed a survey that revealed 9 out of 10 dermatologists recommend washing baby clothes before the first wear, as excess dyes and chemicals from the manufacturing process, along with dirt from storage, transport and handling, can stay on the clothes. Need a visual? Check out this video that drives it home:
Yeah. I promise I won’t forget the thought of some kid kicking around a sweet little onesie that a baby will wear. Just something to think about.
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I learned that they have a lot of information for pregnant moms and baby information as well. I also learned about the many different products that they carry.
I learned they have great coupons on the site! Yea Coupons!!! I love Dreft!
I learned that Dreft has been around for 80 years.
I learned that to combat mud and clay, powder detergent is better!
i learned that Dreft Stage 2: Active Baby laundry detergent is specially designed for your crawling, active baby. It helps remove 99% of baby food stains, but is still gentle on babies’ skin.
I learned they have a multi surface spray
I learned that Dreft can help me remove baby food stains like peas and sweet potato!
I learned that Dreft comes in powder and liquid form.
I learned that they have a scent booster!
I learned that Dreft Stage 1: Newborn Liquid Detergent is specially made for newborn babies’ delicate skin.
Strong removing stains
Dreft Newborn is a hypoallergenic baby laundry detergent that has an irresistible baby scent. Most people think that a sensitive detergent cannot be tough on stains. This is where they are mistaken.
I learned that they make a Dreft purtouch HE Liquid Laundry Detergent.
I just learned they have coupons on their site. I love to save money!
I learned they have coupons directly on the main page; easy access and all. Hey, that is highly important in my book!
They have been making this for over 80 years
Dreft detergents offer great cleaning in cold water. But as with any detergent, follow the cleaning instructions from the garment manufacturer. For best results on oily/greasy stains, use warmer water.
I learned that it’s formulated to be gentle on baby’s skin and tough on stains.
I learned that they offer a $3 coupon which i love
They have two different stages of cleaning types for newborn and older babies.
I learned how to remove sweet potato. Definitely a great thing to learn. We have a couple pieces ruined.
The Dreft formula is appropriate for all of your family’s laundry needs.
I learn they have multi-surface wipes to clean with