Can crib bumpers be washed in a washing machine?

Preparing a sleeping place for a newborn is one of the main tasks of a young mother. You need to purchase a lot of special things: bed linen, soft bumpers for a child’s bed, pockets, pillows, etc. Before making the baby's bed, mommy needs to wash the products, and it is this procedure that raises some questions. After all, not everyone understands how to properly wash baby crib bumpers so as not to harm them or spoil the appearance of the item. Let's figure out whether it is possible to load them into a washing machine, which washing mode will be preferable, and how to further dry the sides?

How are we going to wash it?

Basically, the filler for baby sides of a crib is foam rubber. To prevent its deformation, it is necessary to properly wash it in a washing machine. Before the main cleaning, you need to prepare the sides. If the product was purchased in a store, it is worth checking whether the seams are well sewn and how strong the fabric material is. If you purchased your foam bumpers secondhand, check to see if there are any surface stains on them. If any are found, pre-treat the stains with baby soap.

The housewife’s algorithm for carefully washing the bumpers with foam rubber will be as follows:

• carefully load the products into the washing drum;
• add special detergents in the required quantity to the powder receptacle;
• close the hatch door, push in the tray and turn on the machine;
• choose one of the special modes in which the products are cleaned as carefully as possible.Delicate or hand wash is perfect;
• select the water heating temperature, it should not exceed 40 degrees;
• set the “Extra rinse” function, if provided in the machine;
• The sides should be spun at a speed of no more than 800 rpm, the optimal number of drum rotations during spinning is 400 per minute.

It is allowed to wash the bumpers with foam rubber no more than twice every three months, otherwise the product will very quickly lose its properties.

After the end of the program, remove the accessories from the washing machine tank and lay them out on a flat, horizontal surface for further drying. It is necessary to dry the sides in a well-ventilated room; the ideal place for this would be a balcony.

How will we wash the product?

When washing in a washing machine, as well as on the hands of children's clothes, special attention should be paid to the selection of household chemicals. Products should contain a minimum of substances that can cause discomfort in the baby. In addition, the powders should absolutely not contain dangerous impurities. It will not be possible to completely rinse detergents from the material; after drying, their particles will still be present on clothes and bedding. That is why, when choosing washing powder, gel or conditioner for children's clothes, be sure to study the composition of the product.

Household chemicals used for washing children's bedding should not contain:

• phosphates. They negatively affect the baby’s skin, and by penetrating the baby’s circulatory system they can change the blood formula;
• chlorine The element will dry out the skin, causing irritation and itching;
• optical brighteners. Particles of the substance remaining in the fabric can cause allergies in the child.

Anionic surfactants ideally should not be included in children's laundry detergents, but a small amount of them is still quite acceptable.

The most popular and frequently purchased detergents for washing children's substances are the powders “Ushasty Nyan” (contains A-surfactants, phosphate additives and bleaches), “Tide Children” (unlike the previous option, it does not have phosphates), “Aistenok” (a phosphate-free product, made with soap solution).

Based on numerous reviews from parents, we can conclude that Tide and Eared Nanny powders often provoke allergic reactions in newborns.

Products can be washed by hand

In some cases, it is better not to wash the sides in the washing machine. If they do not fit into the drum of the washing machine, there is no need to try with all your might to compact the products in order to still start the washing mode. It will no longer be possible to properly clean the accessories; in addition, there is a risk of damage to the product. Therefore, in such a situation, it is better to hand wash the foam sides.

The algorithm of actions will be as follows:

• fill a bathtub or large basin with water not hotter than 40 degrees;
• dissolve a little detergent in the liquid;
• soak the sides so that they are completely immersed in water;
• leave them in this state for 10 minutes;
• lightly walk along the surface of the sides with your palm;
• gently wring out the products without twisting them;
• Rinse the accessories several times;
• spin again.

When washing the edges by hand, it is important to follow three basic rules: the water temperature should not be high, the product should not be rubbed too hard, the spin cycle should be done very carefully, without twisting.By cleaning, taking into account these recommendations, you can maintain the quality of children's bumpers with foam rubber for a long time.

Is it worth ironing?

It is not advisable to iron or steam cot bumpers due to their filling. If you really want to iron the fabric, you need to remove the foam from the product. Some sides are made in such a way that the owner can easily remove the filling by simply unfastening a special clasp. And there are sides where such a function is not provided; it is better to avoid ironing them.

If the expectant mother wants to iron the material to disinfect it, you can use a quartz lamp. It will not harm the product and at the same time cope with the function of destroying bacteria.

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