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How to wash Baby’s blanket?
A trace of chocolate, halos of “bavou”, a dull film of various dirt collected both in the house and outside and an unidentified but very unpleasant odor: it is he, it is “Pinpin”!
You say to yourself that, definitely, you will have to wash the stuffed animal – your little one’s blanket. His other soft-haired animals, lined up in his little bed with bars, are also looking at you with sad faces full of dust… Yes, but how do you do that?
Depending on the result you want to obtain, and the condition of the blanket in question, you have several options: hand washing with a simple mild soap, machine washing, which is more effective but also riskier, or dry washing.
What detergent for machine washable soft toys and soft toys?
If you had the good idea to buy him some machine washable soft toys and blanket, the game is almost won.
Granted, you won’t be able to wash them all at temperatures hot enough to destroy all bacteria. However, by adding a laundry disinfectant (which is usually put in the softener compartment), the washing will be effective, even at 30 or 40 ° C. Be sure to use a hypoallergenic disinfectant, adapted to the sensitive skin of babies. Then give preference to drying in the open air rather than the dryer, which may damage the lint.
However, keep in mind that a washing at 30 ° C is usually more than enough to remove a lot of dirt and bacteria, due to the friction and soap combined. Especially since soft toys and soft toys are sometimes made of delicate fabrics that it would be a shame to damage. When going in the laundry, put them in a pillowcase or in a special “delicate laundry” bag (net type for linen), in order to prevent the machine drum from scratching them. For even more precautions, you can choose a special wool or delicate program, and limit your washing machine to 500 rpm.
How often should fluff and stuffed animals be washed?
Make your life easier! Toddlers don’t need 36 soft toys in their bedroom, let alone in their bed. Apart from the blanket of your little one, you can store the others in a cupboard, in a tightly closed plastic bag, and not take them out until the moment of the game. Under these conditions, wash once every three month is enough.
For the cuddly toys, which follow Baby everywhere, it’s up to you. Some pediatricians are against too frequent washing, because the smells of doudou help in the emotional construction of the child. But you can’t let your toddler play with a bacteria nest either …
Collecting his stuffed animal… The problem with washing Pinpin is that Baby often does not agree. He refuses to part with it for more than 5 minutes. If you can’t convince him, you can try toto have a double blanket. So you can skillfully substitute clean for dirty whenever needed. Be careful, however, that the “spare” blanket does not smell too new! Do not hesitate to expose it to the two soft toys one by one from birth.
For older children, you can make them participate in the washing… They will certainly be very happy to give their favorite teddy a bath!
Note:you can also opt for the method of dry cleaning soft toys and soft toys, simply by putting them in a bag with baking soda and flour (2/3 and 1/3 respectively), and shaking vigorously then leaving to stand for a few hours, stirring occasionally. Then all you have to do is remove them from the bag, shake them again or even simply vacuum them with a suitable brush.
How to wash and disinfect baby toys?
To wash toys, it all depends on their materials and heat resistance.
For plastic toys, the easiest way is to immerse them in a basin of hot water, with a few drops of washing up liquid. It is also possible, if the label or the instructions for use mentions this possibility, Simply put them in the dishwasher. In both cases, you can then use a clean cloth to dry them, or they will be allowed to air dry, for example on a clean dish rack.
When it comes to bath toys, which can quickly turn into real nests for bacteria and molds of all kinds, nothing like letting them soak a large volume of hot water in which we add White vinegar. Bleach is rather not recommended, or in very small quantities. In all cases, it is then rinsed thoroughly and abundantly with clear water.
Finally, for toys that cannot be wet or immersed, such as wooden toys, we opt for a sponge (possibly with a little soapy water) or a cleaning and disinfecting wipe. As long as you rinse well afterwards to prevent the baby from swallowing the residue.
Should I wash new baby cuddly toys?
It is not essential, but it is strongly recommended, especially if the plush was exposed to contact with customers in a store, whether it is second-hand or “plush”. Dust, mites, germs and whatnot can quickly nestle in a soft toy, which will quickly be groped and put in the mouth by the baby. A first wash, respecting the instructions on the label, can eliminate a lot of unwanted elements.