It’s astonishing how the tiniest of things such as bacteria and germs which are not even visible to the naked eye could pose a big threat to our lovely little tykes. Upon starting to roll over and crawl, curious babies explore their surroundings especially the attractive toys you put inside their crib or play mat. They play with them, stare at them with amazement and most often, put these inside their mouths.
It’s no wonder there are endless questions from parents on how to keep their babies’ toys clean. What is the safe cleaning material to use, what toys should be washed or soap and many others.
There are baby toys that you clean by simply washing with soap and water such as the Baby Einstein Puppets Collection, which are very easy to clean. There are other toys, however, that require bleaching as indicated in the toy label or instructional leaflet. To do so, add one to two teaspoons of bleach to one gallon of water and use this to disinfect the toys.
Remember, you should not use any more bleach than this for it is not recommended and may even cause harm to the toy. Also, keep in mind that you have to wash and rewash the toy after bleaching to be sure that there is no excess bleach left. Never mix bleach with other chemicals because even if it is safe to combine it with water, it may be dangerous with other chemicals.
Also an efficient way to keep toys clean is by placing them in the dishwasher. This trick is usually more appropriate for toys with harder surface such as . For the lightweight ones like stuffed animals or plush toys, Baby Einstein Press and Play Pals, an option would be to tie them up to the dishwashing rack to avoid getting hurled all around inside the dishwasher.
These kinds of toys can also be cleaned in a washing a machine. Gather all the plush toys that need a bath and place them inside a pillow case so that you can be sure that your kid’s Baby Einstein Lion Press and Play Pal which he calls Mr. Roar will not be traumatized and won’t look like an electrocuted fuzzy toy right after. Remember to check if the toys are washer safe for toys like electronic ones such as Fisher Price Laugh & Learn Learning Phone are definitely washer safe and their surfaces should be washed by hand.
There is a wide selection of cleaning chemicals in the market today, each one catering to a different toy and has its own set of guidelines for usage.
It is necessary to carefully read the label and instructions that come with it to ensure proper use. If something appears dubious or unclear to you, never hesitate to dial up the customer service hotline number which is also indicated in the label and ask all the questions that you need to.
Now if an uncle or aunt gave your baby a toy that seems impossible to clean up, do not be reluctant to banish them from your kid’s playpen. Remember, it is unsafe as it is unwise to permit your child to play with dirty toys.
Lastly, toys are definitely not the only things that entail your cleaning prowess but so are the playpens, cribs and sleeping and playing areas where your baby spends most of his time in.
With baby messing up the sheets at least every day, you may find it easier to remove milk, puke, urine with disinfecting wipes so you need not change beddings every day. Crib sheets and blankets should be cleaned and washed regularly like at least once a week. So it’s smart to have some spare.
Always remember that by keeping his toys clean and safe, you are keeping your baby healthy and well.
