If your child can’t do without his favorite cuddly toy, the latter is likely to quickly accumulate dirt and bacteria. It is therefore essential to wash baby’s stuffed animal regularly. Here’s how to avoid damaging it!
Whether at the crèche, in the park, at the swimming pool or just at the table during the meal, your baby takes his favorite cuddly toy everywhere. If seeing him suck his favorite stuffed animal is adorable, the love he has for it unfortunately does not prevent the proliferation of bacteria. This is why some hospitals prohibit the entry of the comforter into the operating room! Indeed, his little shredded rabbit may have charm, but it is also a nest for germs. You understand, it is therefore essential to wash it regularly. First, to avoid a nervous breakdown, it is recommended to put your child’s stuffed animal in the washing machine while the latter is sleeping… Neither seen nor known!
Pay attention, however, to take into account the drying time and not be spotted by babyhe could take it as a small betrayal… Let’s move on to the washing machine step now: what should be done so that his cuddly toy does not lose its beautiful colors?
Washing the comforter in the washing machine: the procedure to follow
What you need to know above all is that apart from your child’s comforting arms, comforters don’t like the heat! It is therefore necessary to prioritize washing at low temperature, 30°C is ideal. To protect the plush from painful drumbeats and friction with other clothing, it is recommended to place it in a delicates net. For the program and spin, same advice, softness is required. Once the stuffed animal is clean, it is now time to go to the dryer stage. Again, it is advisable to select a low temperature program. Finally, to prevent the hairs from getting all messed up, you can comb your child’s soft toy with a card brush, or failing that, a classic brush. After this little cleaning, the cuddly toy will once again be ready to receive a whole bunch of slobbery kisses and breadcrumbs!