diff --git a/conda_smithy/feedstock_content/.gitignore b/conda_smithy/feedstock_content/.gitignore
index 64341a84e..179afe55e 100644
--- a/conda_smithy/feedstock_content/.gitignore
+++ b/conda_smithy/feedstock_content/.gitignore
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@
 !/conda-forge.yml
 
 # Don't ignore any files/folders if the parent folder is 'un-ignored'
+# This also avoids warnings when adding an already-checked file with an ignored parent.
 !/**/
 # Don't ignore any files/folders recursively in the following folders
 !/recipe/**