You know I'm expecting a baby. When I found out, I had to round up something to wear because I had given away nearly all my maternity clothing years ago. I went to the source of all products, Ebay. I purchased shirts, jeans, a couple sweaters and a nifty vest for an extra warm layer. All great products, affordable, clean and in good condition. BUT they stink of fabric softener to high heaven! Some have been washed 3 or 4 times and still have the smell. I'm not sure if you have considered what kind of fragrance lasts through several washings; if you haven't, you should. Let's not even count the headache I get from the strong smell; or the skin irritation that many people have when their sensitive skin is exposed to this product. Also, the fact that these products in your clothing can make them more flammable! Just Google "is fabric softener bad for you?" and see what you find. Take the time to research "fragrance:", and you may want to clean out your bathroom closet. The main concern is the long-term affect of synthetic substances that build up in the body. We may all smell cleaner, but many of us are sicker that our counterparts 60 years ago.
If you need somewhere to begin, check out cosmeticsdatabase.com. Goodguide.com is another fantastic resource. I like the chemical blog by Stephanie at bubbleandbee.com; she knows her stuff, and makes some great natural products.
If you need to control static in the laundry, use white vinegar in place of the fabric softener. Baking soda works also. They both work as softeners, too; just don't mix them unless you want a big mess! :) I wish you all great health and happiness!
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