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Wash after every wear.

Babies make a lot of mess. While drool, snot, and other bodily fluids may not always be visible on your baby's clothes, they can be breeding grounds for harmful bacteria, so it's best to launder after every wear. "Some bacteria can last for weeks or even months if not properly cleaned," Crawley cautioned.

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