I have well water and have a one month old baby. Can I wash her clothes in the water?
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I hesitate to offer any guidance on this about what to use because everyone's well water is different in its chemicals and make up. Also I hesitate because baby's have ultra sensitive skin and I would hate to suggest something hat would give her a rash.
My two suggestions for you are to:
1. Talk to your baby's doctor and ask what they recommend for water in your area. There are a whole variety of things that can be used, but you need something specific to your water make up and something that will be safe for your baby's skin.
2. If you are in the US, there are home extension offices and they can give you suggestions specific to your town also. I would take their suggestions back to your doctor if your doctor can't give you anything first off.
Here is a locator if you in the US:
pickyourown.org/
Other countries may have agriculture schools that offer the same (free) service.
You may need to try several things because baby's skin is so delicate that you will want to be sure she is not allergic to anything you use.
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Safe for washing your baby's clothes?
More important - is your well water safe to use in any capacity?
I believe the first question would have to be - is your well water safe to drink?
The next question would be: do you own your home or are you renting?
This will be very important as it will determine who would be responsible for any costs should your well be contaminated.
You should check with your local Health Department (Google with your zip code) about the general condition of well water in your area and where can you get it tested.
www.epa.gov/
There are no government regulations when it comes to private wells so the safety of that water is up to each individual.
It is very important that someone checks your water as it could be contaminated and your family may be having health problems due to a variety of different contaminants - but it may also be safe.
You can discuss this with your neighbors but even if they have safe water it does not mean your water is safe.
there are too many factors to list that could cause a problem but here are a few:
Location: this is crucial to the safety of your water and you may not know what has been near this well - animals/pets are a factor here.
Age: old wells may have pipes that have corroded and not up to present day code.
Here is a link that explains a lot about well water and what is necessary to make sure it is safe for you and your family. If your water is safe to drink then it is safe for washing your baby's clothes. You only have to decide what type/brand of 'baby' soap/cleaner to use.
theberkey.com/
If your well water proves to be contaminated the cost to make it safe would be your responsibility or, your landlord's if you are renting. Most states require landlords to provide safe drinking water so check this out also.
Well water has no fluoride in it's water, therefore fluoride would be added, if you want to purchase it , by adding a few drops to your water. It does change the color and softness to your clothes!
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