Washing newborn clothes before wear

Hello. Is it necessary to wash all newborn clothes before they wear? Is it necessary to use baby laundry detergent, or is sensitive skin laundry detergent ok?

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Yes do wash. Newborn skin can be sensitive. Baby detergent is better.

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Yes please. All new clothes come with a coating of chemical over it.

Definitely wash before they wear to get rid of dirt, bacteria, etc

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I wash the clothes before letting them wear with baby detergent

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yes. do wash it. generally baby laundry detergent are suitable

Super Mum

Yes, must wash first. Best to use baby laundry detergent

I would wash, cause you can't really tell what's on it.

Super Mum

Yes, definitely must wash the clothes before wearing

I would just wash with baby detergent to be safe

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I wash it before wear .. use mild detergent ..