📋 Family Laundry Safety Checklist
A comprehensive, interactive checklist to ensure safe laundry practices when washing baby and toddler clothes. Keep your family safe with these essential safety reminders and track your progress in real-time.
📝 How to Use This Checklist
1 Print this checklist and post it in your laundry room
2 Check off each item before starting your laundry routine
3 Use it as a reference guide for safe family laundry practices
4 Share with caregivers, babysitters, and family members
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🧺 Family Laundry Safety Checklist
Essential safety steps for washing baby and toddler clothes
Date: __________
Completed by: __________
🔒 Before You Start – Safety Preparation 0/5
All laundry products are stored in locked cabinets, out of children’s reach
Critical
Laundry pods/packets are in original containers with secure, child-proof lids
Critical
Children are supervised and kept away from laundry area during active use
Critical
Poison Control number (1-800-222-1222) is easily accessible and posted
Important
Emergency contact numbers are posted near laundry area
Important
👕 Sorting and Preparation 0/5
Checked all pockets for small objects, toys, tissues, and choking hazards
Critical
Separated heavily soiled items from lightly soiled clothes
Important
Cloth diapers are being washed separately (never with regular clothes)
Critical
Items from sick family members are washed separately to prevent contamination
Critical
Pre-treated stains with baby-safe, non-toxic stain remover
Routine
🧴 Detergent Selection and Use 0/6
Using gentle, fragrance-free detergent suitable for sensitive baby skin
Critical
Measuring correct amount of detergent (not exceeding recommended dose)
Important
Avoiding fabric softeners and dryer sheets with baby/toddler clothes
Critical
No bleach or harsh chemicals being used with children’s clothing
Critical
Detergent container is securely closed and stored safely after use
Critical
Using hypoallergenic detergent if family has history of sensitive skin
Important
⚙️ Washing Machine Settings 0/6
Selected appropriate water temperature (warm/cold for mixed loads)
Important
Using gentle or normal cycle (not heavy duty unless absolutely needed)
Routine
Not overloading the machine (clothes can move freely for proper cleaning)
Important
Adding extra rinse cycle if child has sensitive skin or allergies
Important
Small items (socks, bibs) are secured in mesh laundry bags
Routine
Machine door/lid is properly closed and locked before starting
Critical
🌡️ Drying and Final Steps 0/5
Checked care labels for air-dry requirements before using dryer
Important
Using low to medium heat setting in dryer to prevent damage
Important
Hanging delicate baby clothes and flame-resistant items to air dry
Important
Inspected clothes for any remaining stains before drying (heat sets stains)
Critical
Checked baby clothes for detergent residue, strong smells, or skin irritants
Critical
🧽 Post-Laundry Cleanup & Safety 0/5
All laundry products returned to locked, child-proof storage immediately
Critical
Laundry area cleaned and free of spills that could create slip hazards
Important
Washing machine door/lid left open to air dry (prevents mold/mildew)
Routine
Hands washed thoroughly after handling laundry and chemicals
Important
Children’s clothes folded and stored safely away from hazards
Routine
🚨 Emergency Information & Contact Numbers
Poison Control Center
1-800-222-1222
24/7 Free & ConfidentialEmergency Services
911
Life-threatening emergenciesYour Pediatrician
Non-emergency medical questionsLocal Hospital
Emergency room direct line⚠️ Signs of Chemical Poisoning or Exposure
Call 911 immediately if you observe: Difficulty breathing, loss of consciousness, severe vomiting, convulsions, severe skin burns or blisters
Call Poison Control for: Skin irritation, mild nausea, unusual behavior, eye irritation, coughing, or any suspected ingestion of laundry products
Call Poison Control for: Skin irritation, mild nausea, unusual behavior, eye irritation, coughing, or any suspected ingestion of laundry products
Congratulations!
You’ve completed all safety checks! Your family’s laundry routine is now safer than ever.