It’s problematic when you know that baby puts it in his mouth all the time. But how do you clean it effectively? There are several methods to drive away germs, as well as the bad smells that the blanket gives off. And when should it be cleaned?

Separate baby from his blanket

The first step, and not the least, is to remove the blanket from your child. To each his own method. Either we explain to the child by integrating him and making him responsible: it is his plush, he must take care of it. If he refuses, just take the blanket during a nap for example. The good tip is to have two identical to deceive the child’s vigilance.

There is no need to repeat the maneuver every two days. There is no rule of frequency, but once a month seems sufficient. This time allows the blanket to retain its smells. They should not be neglected, they participate in the affective and emotional construction of the baby. This remains, however, a matter of judgment. Paediatricians can also be of good advice.

Easy with the washing machine

Obviously, you can wash the plush in the washing machine with not too aggressive detergents. In general, we prefer a special wool detergent as well as a wool program. Both respect the fabrics. For even more softness, it is recommended to place the blanket in a pillowcase. On the other hand, for drying, we forget the dryer (unless you have a low temperature cycle), in favor of a gentle drying in the open air.

If you want to get rid of the mites that would have taken up residence in the beloved blanket, it will be necessary to add a step before the passage in the machine: that of the freezer. It may seem absurd, but the plush in a freezer bag placed several hours (three or four) in a freezer will come out devoid of the little animals.

Alternative wet solutions

It is also possible to clean the fluff with a baby shampoo, in order to keep the softness. Or with vinegar. When doudou is dirty, even greasy, you have to go out of your way. A small mixture is to be made from half a liter of white vinegar, 200 ml lukewarm water and 2 tablespoons of dish soap. Then, you will have to rub the plush with a sponge wrung out with this mixture. Once this step is completed, doudou should be rinsed with a damp cloth beforethree: put to dry.

Wash blanket without getting it wet

But when the doudou sacred does not machine or appreciate wet methods, what can be done? There is the sodium bicarbonate miracle trick. The latter deodorizes, disinfects and revives colors. In a garbage bag, just put the doudou with the baking powder. After three or four hours, shaking it regularly, the plush can be collected. On the other hand, it will be necessary to brush the plush well to make leave is followed by the preposition de, eg.: where he left de university (it is also possible to use the verb to leave, eg.: I have quits the building). ”> Starting the powder.

The potato is your ally,she comes from the garden or the supermarket. Once cooked in water, you will need to vigorously mash the pulp of the potato. It must be placed on the doudou and let dry until two people people. ”> 9 or 10 hours. Then a simple stiff brush will be sufficient to remove the residue.

What about the toys?

The problem extends to baby toys. Most are plastic. They go very easily in the dishwasher with a product hypoallergenic. But washing can also be done by hand with hot water and soap. Do not forget to use a disinfectant lotion to properly remove germs. Once rinsed and dried, the toys are ready to join your baby for new rounds of play.

For all that does supports not water like electronic games, there are still wipes disinfectants. But be careful not to forget anything. Germs tend to lodge in the holes… Whatever the method, the important thing is to regularly clean the stuffed animals and toys that children often put in their mouths.