Washing powder

Caroline

09/01/2008 at 17:30

Hi,
Just thought I would ask what washing powder people use. I asked the healt visitor today to have a look at Bronwyn's belly as she's got small red dots that feel like dry skin.
They have suggested that I change washing powder, I have a problem as I am allergic to Daz, Fairy, Aerial and Bold. I use non-bio tesco's own make at the minute. I am thinking about buying washballs from lakeland and wondered if anyone else used these??

Zoe

09/01/2008 at 17:33

Just replied to you on this subject via msn!

sarahb

09/01/2008 at 17:33

Were'nt they in the PP magazine either this month or last? about how to save money? think they reviewed them

Caroline

09/01/2008 at 17:40

I will have look! Thanks sarah!

sarahb

09/01/2008 at 17:49

No Probs - gonna recommend these to the girl at work - her two yr old has real problems with washing powder etc and his skin

09/01/2008 at 19:43

I use tesco non-bio my families skin flares up when we change washing liquid. Persil seems to be the worst. Ariel make a sensitive skin liquid but I have'nt tried it myself.

Kas

09/01/2008 at 20:14

I use Fairy non bio tablets and the fairy naturals softener. I also use the balls in my tumble dryer, they are very good.

hope you get it sorted soon. If not, maybe try using aqueous cream to moisturise the skin.

kas xx

DawnG

09/01/2008 at 20:29

I use fairy non-bio liqui-tabs with the fairy fabric softner.
I also have very sensitive skin and use the aqueous cream that Kas mentioned.

marie

09/01/2008 at 20:32

Caroline, I used the aquarous (unsure of spelling, sorry)! on Jake, you can use it in the bath aswell instead of soap. Jake had exzema as a baby, if it got bad then I had this other sruff like thick vasaline, both from doc. I only started used the baby bath stuff from about 18months, use Dove soap which is very good. Last year Jake had a red dotty rash, he was just getting over a cold and doc said it was probably due to getting over cold. I've used fairy powder and tesco non bio.

lol. x

Caroline

09/01/2008 at 20:41

I have been advised to get aqueous cream to wash her with. I am thinking that by changing the washing powder and bath stuff at the same time i won't be ablt to work out which is causing the rash.

Kas

09/01/2008 at 20:43

good point caroline, try one first, then give it a week or so, then try the other?

good luck
kas xx

Twin1 Tasha

09/01/2008 at 21:26

Amber had the same problem a few weeks back so i stopped using bubble bath and baby talc and instead applied Aquaious cream and within a week her skin was almost clear!
I use fairy non bio and comfort pure conditioner in the wash.

Caroline

09/01/2008 at 22:49

I have mega problems as I have reactions to the majority of washing powders myself, fairy is the main one i react to as even the smell gets me.
Again I react to the smell of Dove soap.

Between us we are a nightmare!!!! But thank you for your suggestions. I can't even wash Bronwyn's clothes in fairy as my hands would react from touching her clothes!

Nicolette

09/01/2008 at 22:54

Hi Caroline. Have you tried the organic brands, I can't think of any off the top of my head, Ecover or something? They sound as if they should be more gentle. Or maybe one of the lesser known ones like Woolite, or the ones for silk and wool? I have never suffered from this kind of problem so I can't be of much help! There are loads of organic baby toiletry brands out there now, maybe try those on Bronwyn?

Caroline

09/01/2008 at 22:56

I have been using organic toiletries on bronwyn. I am going to try the washballs as i know they are ok for me. I will let you all know how i get on!

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