I've never washed brand new things except the clothes, but many people do. It never affected my boys and I don't plan to with this pregnancy either, but a lot of people prefer to wash it, so its up to you and if you're comfortable not washing it. Just remember no dryer sheets or laundry det with dyes.
I would say u could put a receiving blanket inside the swing and car seat so that babys skin doesn't have direct contact with the fabric
Thanks ladies. I always wash clothing no matter where i get it from, so i plan to do the same with my baby. I plan on using Dreft, but i didnt know that you werent supposed to used dryer sheets! Thanks!
I never washed any of that stuff for my son. I also used my normal laundry soap and fabric softeners. He has never had issues, but it's personal preference on what you do.
I washed all the fabric stuff with dreft.. Swing...bassinet... Stroller...whatever fabric u can take off I did and washed it!
I also didn't wash my girls stuff unless it was not out of a box and I've always used my normal laundry detergent and dryer sheets without a problem and plan to do the same with this baby.
My family has a history of very sensative skin is why I plan on usin Dreft and why im concerned with washin everthing lol