Does anyone use anything other than baby specific laundry detergent (Dreft, Purex baby, All baby, etc.)?
I just switched us to Gain and I'm keeping Tide Free & Gentle for the baby clothes. I'm a big Tide fan. Earlier I was buying all the detergents and completely forgot to get Downy Free & Gentle fabric softener so I could do my son's blankets and other last minute things. I have the purple Snuggle and the original Gain fabric softener. I did use Dreft to wash his clothes all because I have it left over from old stuff I was washing. I'm not sure if Dreft has it's own fabric softener in the detergent or not but I just wanted to make sure his blankets and bedding were soft. My daughter's skin wasn't sensitive and we eventually started using our laundry products on her clothes after a few months. I just don't want to risk causing a skin irritation if I use the Gain or Snuggle I already have here.
I use All Free & Clear. Everyone in my family uses it - adults, children, and babies. It works great.