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Wool Dryer Balls
Reusable balls that soften laundry without fragranced sheets.
- Priority
- Nice to have
- Ages
- 0-5 years
- Category
- Laundry
When you need it
Wool dryer balls are useful from the first loads of baby laundry, as a reusable alternative to dryer sheets. They stay useful for years, up to around 5 years and beyond.
What to look for
Look for 100 percent wool balls that are tightly felted and do not shed fibers onto dark clothes. Use several at once, since a small handful tumbles better than one or two, especially in bigger loads. Skip added fragrance oils if you prefer unscented baby laundry. Replace them when they start to unravel or get noticeably smaller, and keep them away from toddlers who might chew on them.
Wool Dryer Balls: common questions
- Do I need a wool dryer balls?
- They are not essential at all. You can skip dryer sheets entirely, use a fragrance-free option or air-dry clothes instead. Dryer balls simply help soften fabric, separate items in the drum and cut down on static without adding scent, and one set lasts a long time.
- When does a baby need a wool dryer balls?
- Dryer balls can be used from the first baby laundry loads. They stay useful for years.
Ages
- Newborn essentials (0-3 months)
- 3 Month Old essentials (3-6 months)
- 6 Month Old essentials (6-9 months)
- 9 Month Old essentials (9-12 months)
- 1 Year Old essentials (12-18 months)
- 18 Month Old essentials (18-24 months)
- 2 Year Old essentials (2-3 years)
- 3-5 Year Old essentials (3-5 years)
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