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A member asked:

Do i have to wash brand new baby clothes before using them for the first time?

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Dr. Ellen Altenburg answered

Yes: I recommended. New cloths have all sorts of chemicals and contaminants on them

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/13/2014

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Dr. Diane Minich answered

Recommended to: wash all new clothes before wearing them.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/13/2014

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