Parents are always very concerned about their children's health, especially when it comes to laundry. Many parents are worried that washing baby clothes with adult clothes will lead to cross-infection, which will affect the baby's health. This concern is not unfounded, but the reality may be different from what most people think.
First of all, we need to understand the two key parts of the laundry process: the machine washing cycle and the drying process. In both processes, most of the microorganisms are removed. In fact, the average household washing machine can remove 99% of microorganisms even without the use of detergent in the regular cleaning state. If hot water is used for washing, disinfectant or drying, the removal of microorganisms is better.
Secondly, even if there are more types of microorganisms on adult clothes than on baby clothes, as long as the number of microorganisms is reduced to a safe level after washing, it will not pose a threat to your baby's health. What's more, your baby's immunity isn't as fragile as we think. Newborns, although their immune systems are not yet fully developed, receive antibodies from their mothers, which help them fight off disease-causing microorganisms. In addition, breastfeeding can also boost this immunity.
Of course, in some special cases, such as someone in the family who is sick or there are other special circumstances, it is best to wash the baby's clothes separately in order to ensure the baby's health. For example, when someone in the family has symptoms of intestinal infection such as diarrhea and vomiting, or when someone suffers from fungal infections such as athlete's foot, nail fungus, and **inflammation, it is a wise choice to wash the baby's clothes alone.
In short, for most families, it is no problem to wash baby clothes with adult clothes. As long as the washing machine is operated correctly and the laundry is cleaned, there is no need to worry about cross-infection. However, in exceptional cases, it is still necessary to wash your baby's clothes separately to ensure your baby's health.