BamaTanya Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 put it on my dresser. Went on vacation and didn't think about it. Came back from vacation to a house infested with fleas. Set off foggers in each room. Didn't think about the new baby clothes on my dresser (can you say "too much clutter"?) What should I do now? I know I always washed every new item before my baby wore it. I don't know about anyone else. Should I just wash it myself and give it to charity now? I certainly don't want to say, "You really should wash this because it might have gotten flea spray on it!" Ugh. Clutter sure makes my life more difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 I'd just wash the items and package them nicely. If she wonders about the lack of tags, you could tell the truth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMW Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 I agree... wash and nicely package, include tags if you want... then I would stop by the baby section at the market and buy a couple little things to throw in... a rattle, teether, bibs, sox... just a couple and lay in with it. I'd probably put in a note that says that I pre-washed the outfit for her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtroad Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Note about prewash is good. Less work for the new mom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobela Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 I would buy new and donate the old somewhere after I washed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet in Toronto Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 I would buy new and donate the old somewhere after I washed it. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 I would buy new and donate the old somewhere after I washed it. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snickelfritz Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Quote:Originally Posted by Dobela I would buy new and donate the old somewhere after I washed it. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 put it on my dresser. Went on vacation and didn't think about it. Came back from vacation to a house infested with fleas. Set off foggers in each room. Didn't think about the new baby clothes on my dresser (can you say "too much clutter"?) What should I do now? I know I always washed every new item before my baby wore it. I don't know about anyone else. Should I just wash it myself and give it to charity now? I certainly don't want to say, "You really should wash this because it might have gotten flea spray on it!" Ugh. Clutter sure makes my life more difficult. I would never have put an outfit on my infant that had come into contact with pesticide. I would have been afraid that it wouldn't wash totally out and their systems are so immature and easily affected. So since I wouldn't have wanted to receive the gift, I wouldn't give it. I'd buy a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LND1218 Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 I would never have put an outfit on my infant that had come into contact with pesticide. I would have been afraid that it wouldn't wash totally out and their systems are so immature and easily affected. So since I wouldn't have wanted to receive the gift, I wouldn't give it. I'd buy a new one. :iagree: I would be concerned about that too. I would get something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthwestMom Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 (edited) I would not give a gift that had been exposed to pesticide to an infant.. Edited July 6, 2009 by NorthwestMom poor grammar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 I would never have put an outfit on my infant that had come into contact with pesticide. I would have been afraid that it wouldn't wash totally out and their systems are so immature and easily affected. So since I wouldn't have wanted to receive the gift, I wouldn't give it. I'd buy a new one. I agree. To be on the safe side, I would trash the other clothes. It is not worth the risk to ANY infant if the pesticides do not come out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 I would buy new and donate the old somewhere after I washed it. This is what I would do. I understand some people's worry about pesticides, but I wouldn't be worried about it after washing. Note about prewash is good. Less work for the new mom. I wouldn't prewash new clothing for someone. If she receives duplicates, wrong sizes, or just something she doesn't want (hates), she should be able to return it. Gift receipts are a recipient's best friend. You just never know the reasons why someone might need to return an item, even when you're confident you've bought the perfect gift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 I agree. To be on the safe side, I would trash the other clothes. It is not worth the risk to ANY infant if the pesticides do not come out. :iagree::iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Well, I'll be rude and throw this idea out: buy something more practical than clothes. After my baby shower I still needed every non-clothing item that was on my registery. Bottles, bath tub, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 I agree with the others. Would you put such an outfit on your new baby? I say trash it and purchase a new gift. And please don't donate it. Another mom purchasing it would not have the knowledge about the possible pesticide and wouldn't be able to make an informed decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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