From birth to two years old, a child \u2014 in full development \u2014 is still fragile. This is the period known as the first 1000 days. Between pollutants, endocrine disruptors, and allergens, your baby \u2014 and particularly their skin \u2014 is vulnerable to external aggressions. So how can you protect their skin in everyday life?<\/p>\n
The best laundry detergent for babies: the complete guide!<\/p>\n
Your baby goes from a liquid, protected, and sterile environment<\/strong> (amniotic fluid) to an air-filled environment full of various aggressions<\/strong>: thermal, mechanical, microbial\u2026 Still immature, their skin is especially receptive to these daily micro-aggressions. Even the detergent used to wash their clothes can pose a problem for such delicate skin.<\/p>\n So, how can you be sure to choose the right detergent for your baby? By focusing on four key points:<\/p>\n A little tip: it\u2019s entirely possible to make your own baby detergent<\/strong> using natural products like Marseille soap. You can even replace fabric softener<\/strong> with a few tablespoons of white vinegar.<\/p>\n Now that we know what to look for in the perfect baby detergent, we need to know how to identify these elements. Many detergents claim to be hypoallergenic or eco-friendly, but how can you verify that<\/strong> ?<\/strong><\/p>\n Ready for a little label hunt? You\u2019ll quickly notice that there are a thousand and one labels<\/strong> \u2014 each meaning something different. To identify a hypoallergenic product<\/strong>, look for labels from:<\/p>\n Environmental labels<\/strong> show which products to choose for responsible consumption, but in our case, they can also help identify detergents with the fewest toxic substances<\/strong> \u2014 ideal for your baby. There are many labels, and it can be hard to know which ones to trust. Luckily, the French Agency for Ecological Transition (ADEME)<\/strong> has listed them all online.<\/p>\n When it comes to detergents, here are the four green labels recommended by ADEME:<\/p>\n To choose your baby\u2019s detergent, we therefore recommend opting for a labeled brand<\/strong>, ideally with one (or several) of the hypoallergenic and\/or environmental labels mentioned above.<\/p>\n As mentioned in the introduction: from birth to 2 years old<\/strong>, babies are still very sensitive to external aggressions. This is due to the sensitivity of their skin<\/strong>. During this period, it is four times thinner than that of adults<\/strong>, and the surface-to-weight ratio is different from ours.<\/p>\n As a result, a baby\u2019s skin is much more permeable than an adult\u2019s<\/strong>. It\u2019s therefore more likely to absorb toxic substances. Frequent and repeated use of certain products that come into direct contact with their skin has a high chance of causing irritation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Choosing a hypoallergenic, eco-friendly detergent made without synthetic, chemical, or petrochemical ingredients<\/strong> helps limit your child\u2019s skin problems<\/strong> (you\u2019ll already have enough to manage with rashes, small spots, and cradle cap!).<\/p>\n So, why can\u2019t we just use any detergent? Quite simply because some of them contain ingredients that should be avoided<\/strong> for your baby\u2019s skin (and sometimes even for adults!).<\/p>\n We\u2019re talking particularly about:<\/p>\n\n
A thousand and one labels<\/h2>\n
Hypoallergenic labels<\/h3>\n
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Environmental labels<\/h3>\n
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What are the benefits of a hypoallergenic baby detergent?<\/h2>\n
Which ingredients should be avoided in baby detergents?<\/h2>\n