I use Downy on everything except towels--but that's the only fabric softener I use. I was sold when my son was two months old and visiting my MIL. His little corderoy overalls came out of her dryer looking so soft and wrinkle free, while they came out of mine as if they'd been wadded up and left to air dry. I asked her why, and she said, "Oh, I don't think anything works as well as Downy." I've never stopped using it since. That was over thirty years ago, and I haven't noticed any health problems. I avoid the perfumy stuff though and stick with the original. It has a scent, but not as strong.